Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
University of Brighton
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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As a physiotherapist you will work closely with people of all ages who are affected by illness, injury or disability, and a variety of other conditions affecting health and wellbeing. You will devise and provide individualised treatment programmes with compassion, patience and strong interpersonal skills. Physiotherapists help improve a person’s quality of life through advice, exercise and education. Physiotherapy is a science-based profession and takes a ‘whole person’ approach to health and ...Read more

As a physiotherapist you will work closely with people of all ages who are affected by illness, injury or disability, and a variety of other conditions affecting health and wellbeing. You will devise and provide individualised treatment programmes with compassion, patience and strong interpersonal skills. Physiotherapists help improve a person’s quality of life through advice, exercise and education. Physiotherapy is a science-based profession and takes a ‘whole person’ approach to health and wellbeing, which includes the individual’s general lifestyle. At the core is the person’s involvement in their own care.The focus on interdisciplinary learning across all our health courses enriches your experience while also preparing you for the reality of professional practice. You will spend a total of 30 weeks on placement gaining practical knowledge and skills using fully equipped professional-standard equipment.This course gives you everything you need to start working as an HCPC-registered physiotherapist in the UK, with professional and portfolio development from start to finish.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
99/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
8th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
70th
Physiotherapy
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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90%
Average salary
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Physiotherapy graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Physiotherapy graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
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Nicholas
28 Feb 24

Facilities are not the best..Read more

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Raphael
13 Feb 24

Good uni, friendly staff and..Read more

Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

128 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

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

H2,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

D Grades / Points required

ABB to include Biology, Human Biology or Physical Education.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pass Access to HE Diploma in Science with 45 credits at Level 3. Must include Biological Science.

Must include three subjects at Higher Level, including HL 6 in biology.

Must include English and Biology.

DDM, together with an A-level in Biology, Human Biology or Physical Education at grade B. BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences is accepted on its own.

Health; Healthcare Science or Science T Level is accepted on this course.

Popular A-level subjects

Physiotherapy

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Biology
73%
Mathematics
35%
Psychology
33%
Physical Education
32%
Chemistry
25%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£13,842 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£13,842 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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Latest reviews

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Nicholas
28 Feb 24
Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) MSc (PGDip)
Facilities are not the best...
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R
Raphael
13 Feb 24
Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) MSc (PGDip)
Good uni, friendly staff and...
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University of Brighton
University of Brighton , Brighton

The University of Brighton is a world-renowned higher education institution that offers students an outstanding undergraduate...

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Mithras House Lewes Road Brighton Brighton & Hove BN2 4AT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Moulsecoomb  0.2 miles away

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