Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)

Become a physiotherapist and change lives with BSc Physiotherapy at the University of Southampton, a course ranked 3rd in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2024.

On your three-year Physiotherapy degree you will learn how to become a physiotherapist who can manage complex cases, and help people with many healthcare issues. You will discover how to treat mobility problems caused by illness, injury, and ageing and learn how to improve peoples physical activity and their quality of life.

You will join a supportive community of students and academic staff, who wil...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

Main Site - Highfield Campus

Course Address
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ

Application Details

Course Code

B160

Institution Code

S27

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4.

Access to HE Diploma

D:39,M:6

Science based Access to HE Diploma with 39 distinctions and 6 merits. This must be Science based.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

34

Pass, with overall score of 34 points with 17 at higher level and a pure science subject at higher level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

We do not accept the BTEC National Extended Diploma without a pure science A-Level at grade A. If you are studying the National Extended Diploma then a typical offer would be DDD plus an A-level in a pure science at grade A.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2

Including pure science subject. Applicants also need to hold Ordinary Level English and Maths at O4 or higher.

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)

DD

DD in the BTEC Diploma plus A in a pure science A-level

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)

We do not accept the BTEC Extended Diploma without a pure science A-Level at grade A. If you are studying the National Extended Diploma then a typical offer would be DDD plus an A-level in a pure science at grade A.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DD

DD in the BTEC National Diploma plus A in a pure science A-level

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,D3,M2

including a pure science subject.

Extended Project

A

A Level students also taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will be made an alternative offer of A Level grades ABB, to including a pure science subject, plus grade A in the EPQ. Pass in Science subject practicals is required where applicable.

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)

D

D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus AB in A-level subjects including a pure science at Grade A.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

D

D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AB in A-level subjects including a pure science at Grade A.

A level

A,A,B

to including pure science subject (e.g. Biology, Chemistry or Physics). A Pass in Science subject practicals is required where applicable.

T Level

D

Health – An overall distinction with grade A in the core element supporting the therapy team specialism

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

B

AA from two A levels including a pure science subject and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate.

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £29,400

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