Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
The BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy is a three-year degree.
You’ll gain the applied knowledge and professional skills to practise as a physiotherapist in a range of settings.
WHY THIS COURSE
The BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy focuses on providing you with significant practical experience alongside classroom and experiential learning.
You’ll undertake six placements in different clinical settings (approximately 1,000 hours) with our extensive network of sports clubs, teams and clinics. You’ll work with qualified physiotherapist...
<strong>The BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy is a three-year degree.</strong><br/><br/>You’ll gain the applied knowledge and professional skills to practise as a physiotherapist in a range of settings.<br/><br/><strong>WHY THIS COURSE</strong><br/><br/>The BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy focuses on providing you with significant practical experience alongside classroom and experiential learning.<br/><br/>You’ll undertake six placements in different clinical settings (approximately 1,000 hours) with our extensive network of sports clubs, teams and clinics. You’ll work with qualified physiotherapists and other professionals to consolidate your learning, gain new experiences, and develop and refine your abilities.<br/><br/>Alongside the placements, your learning will take a problem-based approach enhanced with the latest technology.<br/><br/>You’ll learn in small cohorts, providing you with strong working relationships with teaching stage and clinicians in practice.<br/><br/>You’ll graduate on the path to a physiotherapist career, ready to jump straight into practice or specialise.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
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 | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £22,600 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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