Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
Physiotherapy promotes physical, psychological and social wellbeing through hands-on care. At Plymouth, our dynamic curriculum uses real clinical scenarios across diverse settings to build practical skills and strong clinical reasoning.
Bring real clinical scenarios to life
Engage in an innovative curriculum that utilises real clinical scenarios across diverse practice settings, from neurological rehabilitation to acute respiratory care and sports, enhancing your clinical reasoning and practical skills.
Innovative training facilities
Physiotherapy promotes physical, psychological and social wellbeing through hands-on care. At Plymouth, our dynamic curriculum uses real clinical scenarios across diverse settings to build practical skills and strong clinical reasoning.<br/><br/><strong>Bring real clinical scenarios to life</strong><br/>Engage in an innovative curriculum that utilises real clinical scenarios across diverse practice settings, from neurological rehabilitation to acute respiratory care and sports, enhancing your clinical reasoning and practical skills.<br/><br/><strong>Innovative training facilities</strong><br/>Train and practice your professional healthcare skills in an inspiring purpose-built environment, InterCity Place, designed to provide students with the skills to meet the needs of 21st-century careers.<br/><br/><strong>Hands-on experience</strong><br/>Gain real-world experience through diverse placements in NHS trusts, private clinics, and community healthcare settings across the South West, helping you develop practical skills in a variety of environments.<br/><br/><strong>This course is for you if...</strong><br/>- youre passionate about helping individuals improve their physical health and mobility<br/><br/><br/>- you aspire to become a qualified physiotherapist equipped with the latest clinical skills and knowledge <br/><br/><br/>- youre eager to engage in diverse clinical experiences across various healthcare settings<br/><br/><br/>- you value interprofessional learning alongside a broad spectrum of health disciplines. <br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B162
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
120
Including A Level Biology, Human Biology, PE.
Scottish Higher
A,B,B,B,B
Including Biology or PE. English, Maths, and Science are required at National 5 for GCSE equivalent.
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15,P:0
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction, including 12 in Biology. The remainder of the Level 3 credits must be at Merit or above.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
33
Including Grade 6 at Higher Level in Biology or Sports, Exercise, and Health Science. English, Maths, and Science accepted within as GCSE equivalent at Higher Level Grade 4 or Standard Level Grade 5.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC National Extended Diplomas are considered on an individual basis, depending on the units that have been studied. They may be considered on their own or alongside A Level Biology, Human Biology, PE, or Applied Science. If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3
Including Biology. English, Maths, and Science accepted within as GCSE equivalent at H1-H7 or O1-O4.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC qualifications are considered on an individual basis, or alongside A Level Biology, Human Biology, PE, or Applied Science. If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC.
AS
Points will be taken into consideration at Confirmation.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
CAMTEC qualifications are considered on an individual basis, or alongside A Level Biology, Human Biology, PE, or Applied Science. If you hold a CAMTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the CAMTEC.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,B,B
Including Biology or PE. English, Maths, and Science are required at National 5 for GCSE equivalent.
Extended Project
Considered in a relevant subject alongside 3 A Levels or other Level 3 qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC qualifications are considered on an individual basis, or alongside A Level Biology, Human Biology, PE, or Applied Science. If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Points will be taken into consideration at Confirmation.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC qualifications are considered on an individual basis, or alongside A Level Biology, Human Biology, PE, or Applied Science. If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC.
A level
A,B,B
Including A Level Biology, Human Biology, or PE.
T Level
Accepted – preference pathways would be Health and Science. Typical offer will be confirmed once an application is received
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
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