Physiotherapy aims to optimise human movement and function through physical approaches to enhance physical, psychological, and social wellbeing. Accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council, this degree provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to deliver evidence-based healthcare.
Our graduates are renowned for their problem-solving abilities, technical proficiency, and professional awareness. The course benefits from innovative teaching and state-of-the-art facilities. Upon graduation, you can join th...
Physiotherapy aims to optimise human movement and function through physical approaches to enhance physical, psychological, and social wellbeing. Accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council, this degree provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to deliver evidence-based healthcare.<br/><br/>Our graduates are renowned for their problem-solving abilities, technical proficiency, and professional awareness. The course benefits from innovative teaching and state-of-the-art facilities. Upon graduation, you can join the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and apply to be listed on the Health and Care Professions Council Register of Physiotherapists.<br/><br/>**The programme is highly ranked for student satisfaction, placing fourth in the UK and first in the North West in the Complete University Guide 2025, and 13th in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2024.**
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Peel Park Campus
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B160
Institution Code
S03
Points of Entry
Year 1
128
B,B,B,B,B
128 UCAS points from A/B grades only. C grades and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Highers may be combined with Advanced Highers to contribute to 128 Tariff Point requirement, A/B grade Advanced Highers considered only. At least one Science subject required (preferably Biology/ Human Biology but other acceptable qualifications are Chemistry, Physics, PE or Psychology).
D:45,M:0,P:0
60 credits required in total, including 45 credits at level 3 at Distinction grade. The other 15 credits will be level 2 and will not be graded. Access to HE Physiotherapy, Applied Science or Health Professions preferred, other Health/ Science based subjects may be considered. Applicants must also hold full separate GCSE Maths & English at grade B or 5 (or above).
32
At least one Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology or PE) is required but applicants without may be considered on a case by case basis. Applicants must hold English Language and Mathematics as composite parts of the IBDP.
DDM
Science/ Applied Science preferred, however applicants with relevant Science based subjects will be considered on a case by case basis.
128 UCAS points required, points from H1-H3 grades (A/B grades in old system) considered only. H4 grade (C grade in old system) and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Must include English, Mathematics and a Science at Higher H6 grade or above (D3 grade in old system) or Ordinary O4 grade or above (C2 grade in old system). At least one Science subject, preferably Biology/ Human Biology, at grade H3 (or B3 in old system) is required. Applicants without Biology/ Human Biology but with other Science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Psychology or PE) will be considered.
DM
In combination with one BTEC National Certificate or one GCE A Level, equating to 120 UCAS tariff points total. Science/ Applied Science preferred, however applicants with relevant Science based subjects will be considered on a case by case basis.
Not Accepted
B,B,B
128 UCAS points from A/B grades only. C grades and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Advanced Highers may be combined with Highers to contribute to 128 Tariff Point requirement, A/B grade Advanced Highers considered only. At least one Science subject required (preferably Biology/ Human Biology but other acceptable qualifications are Chemistry, Physics, PE or Psychology).
D,D,M
Science/ Applied Science preferred, however applicants with relevant Science based subjects will be considered on a case by case basis.
Not Accepted
D,D
Science/ Applied Science preferred, however applicants with relevant Science based subjects will be considered on a case by case basis.
128 UCAS points required, points from H1-H3 grades (A/B grades in old system) considered only. H4 grade (C grade in old system) and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Must include English, Mathematics and a Science at Higher H6 grade or above (D3 grade in old system) or Ordinary O4 grade or above (C2 grade in old system). At least one Science subject, preferably Biology/ Human Biology, at grade H3 (or B3 in old system) is required. Applicants without Biology/ Human Biology but with other Science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Psychology or PE) will be considered.
A,B,B
At least one science preferred (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, PE) however applicants without one of these subjects will be considered on a case by case basis. GCE A Level General Studies is not accepted.
D
T-Level - Science - Laboratory Science specialism - Distinction. T-Level - Healthcare Science - Assisting with Healthcare Science specialism - Distinction.
Not Accepted
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