
Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
Physiotherapy is a science-based health care profession committed to extending, applying, evaluating and reviewing the evidence that underpins and informs its practice. Physiotherapists adopt a ‘whole person approach to maximise the potential of a persons function and movement. Thus, physiotherapists not only help people stay independent for as long possible after illness or injury, but also help maintain health for people of all ages, preventing disease and managing pain.
Patient involvement is at the core of this approach and as such, key attributes a physiotherapist must...
Physiotherapy is a science-based health care profession committed to extending, applying, evaluating and reviewing the evidence that underpins and informs its practice. Physiotherapists adopt a ‘whole person approach to maximise the potential of a persons function and movement. Thus, physiotherapists not only help people stay independent for as long possible after illness or injury, but also help maintain health for people of all ages, preventing disease and managing pain.<br/><br/>Patient involvement is at the core of this approach and as such, key attributes a physiotherapist must possess include the ability to empower, relate and educate people to facilitate change in their health and wellbeing. Physiotherapists are autonomous professionals, able to act as first-contact practitioners, as well as accepting referrals from other health care professionals. Consequently, central to physiotherapy practice is clinical judgement and informed interpretation of clinical information.<br/><br/>Physiotherapists are also professionals who work in increasingly complex environments. We produce graduates who demonstrate effective problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, underpinned by a sound physiotherapy knowledge base and appropriate professional skills. To succeed, you will possess self-directed learning habits that enable you to continue as a reflective practitioner and lifelong learner, maintaining your fitness to practise throughout your career.<br/><br/>Our full-time BSc Physiotherapy course is studied over three years and is designed as a continuous progression of integrated theory and practice, emphasising students being proactive partners in their learning experiences.<br/><br/>Our School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (SRES) is a community specifically focused on sports and exercise science, sports therapy and physiotherapy. We are based in the Essex Sport Arena at the Colchester Campus and bring together internationally-recognised research, knowledge and placement and vocational opportunities for our students and graduates.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Colchester Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B169
Institution Code
E70
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
D:15,M:30
At least 12 Distinction credits must be in relevant Biological Science units.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30
Or 3 Higher Level certificates with 555. Either must include a Higher Level life science or Mathematics with grade 5, plus a minimum of Standard Level Mathematics, English and Science grade 4.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
Must be in a relevant subject - please see our website for more details about acceptable BTEC qualifications for this course.
A level
B,B,B
including one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Life and Health Sciences, Physics, P.E, Psychology, Sport Science, or Mathematics.
T Level
D
Distinction overall with Distinction in the Occupational Specialism and grade B in the Core in one of the following T-levels: Science (with Occupational Specialism in Laboratory Science) Health (with Occupational Specialism in Supporting the Healthcare Teams) Healthcare Science (with Occupational Specialism in Assisting with Healthcare Science).
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £22,600 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |