Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
Summary:
Help people move, recover and live well. On this Physiotherapy degree, you will learn how to support individuals with a wide range of health conditions, improving mobility, independence and quality of life.
Physiotherapy combines science, movement and care. You will develop the knowledge and practical skills to assess, treat and manage patients with complex needs, from injury and illness to long-term conditions and ageing.
At Southampton, ranked 1st in the UK for Physiotherapy (Complete University Guide 2026), your learning is grounded in clinical prac...
Summary:
Help people move, recover and live well. On this Physiotherapy degree, you will learn how to support individuals with a wide range of health conditions, improving mobility, independence and quality of life.
Physiotherapy combines science, movement and care. You will develop the knowledge and practical skills to assess, treat and manage patients with complex needs, from injury and illness to long-term conditions and ageing.
At Southampton, ranked 1st in the UK for Physiotherapy (Complete University Guide 2026), your learning is grounded in clinical practice and research, preparing you for a rewarding career in healthcare.
Key features of the course:
Gain over 1,000 hours of clinical placement experience across settings including hospitals and community services, covering areas such as musculoskeletal, neurology and cardiorespiratory care.
Learn to manage complex cases, developing skills in assessment, treatment and rehabilitation.
Build key professional skills including communication, decision making, teamwork, leadership and patient-centred care.
Train in purpose-built facilities, including simulated hospital wards, clinical skills suites and a replica living environment.
Learn from academic staff who are shaping the future of physiotherapy practice.
Graduate with eligibility to register with the Health and Care Professions Council as a physiotherapist.
Student support:
From day one, you will be supported on campus and during placements by your Personal Academic Tutor and a network of experienced staff.
You will also be part of a supportive student community, with opportunities to reflect on your experiences through initiatives such as Schwartz Rounds.
Further information:
On successful completion of the course, you will be eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council as a physiotherapist.
The NHS Learning Support Fund may be available to support your studies. If you are a UK applicant, you may be eligible for £5,000 per academic year, depending on your circumstances.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
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)
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)
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)
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
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 B in the core element and Distinction in Supporting the Therapy Team Specialism
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
B
AA from two A Levels including a pure science subject and B from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £32,000 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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