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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
Our BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the CSP, which means you can register as a physiotherapist with both once you graduate – something you’ll need to do to practise in this field.
With work-based training built in, and outstanding onsite facilities, you’ll learn what constitutes good physiotherapeutic practice and explore the theories and subjects that influence it.
Develop a holistic approach to your practice and learn from an inspirational, supportive team with a depth of physiotherapy experience ...
Our BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the CSP, which means you can register as a physiotherapist with both once you graduate – something you’ll need to do to practise in this field.<br/><br/>With work-based training built in, and outstanding onsite facilities, you’ll learn what constitutes good physiotherapeutic practice and explore the theories and subjects that influence it.<br/><br/>Develop a holistic approach to your practice and learn from an inspirational, supportive team with a depth of physiotherapy experience in many areas. Discover how to work with patients, their families and other healthcare professionals to support rehabilitation and wellbeing – developing your inter-professional and interpersonal skills.<br/>The course has a strong practical focus, incorporating case-based learning and opportunities to engage with patients and professionals on placements, in class and online. <br/><br/>You’ll spend about a third of your time on placements in the NHS, and with specialist independent and voluntary sector employers, in a mix of environments. <br/><br/>Add international experience to your degree by working with our partner Lapin AMK in Finland or the University of the Arctic Circle in Tromso (Norway) through Erasmus. <br/>Physiotherapists are in demand across the UK, so you could work in a hospital or the community for the NHS or independent sector, in private practice, in sports and leisure centres, or for private or voluntary sector employers.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Glenside Campus
Course Address
Glenside
Bristol
BS16 1DD
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
B160
Institution Code
B80
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
128
Access to HE Diploma
15 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Biology.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
A minimum grade 6 in Higher Level Biology or Human Biology. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
To meet our subject requirements you will need to be studying a minimum of 360 Guided Learning Hours in Biology or Human Biology related modules – these can include Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, Sports Injury, Biomechanics, Nutrition, Genetics, Disease and Microbiology. Please email Admissions with a list of your units for further clarification. We will accept Extended Diplomas in Sport & Exercise Science and Applied Science. We will not accept any other BTEC qualifications in Sport. We will not accept any other BTEC qualifications in Sport.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1 in Biology or Human Biology.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C/4 or above in English, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
You will need a minimum of five units in Biology or Human Biology. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please email Admissions a list of your units for further clarification. We will accept Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity.
A level
Grade B or above in Biology or Human Biology.
T Level
Science and Healthcare Science. If you partially achieve your T Level, you can meet our subject requirements if you have at least a C in your Core Section. For further advice on acceptable subjects please email us.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements.
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