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

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

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**From SEPTEMBER 2025 this course will be delivered using NEW COURSE CODE HU12. If you are interested in starting in September 2025 please apply using this code****Our physiotherapy degree leads to a career in which you can play a vital role in supporting people to live the best life they can, maximising their health, wellbeing and quality of life through movement, exercise, manual therapy and education.**Our physiotherapy degree enables you to register with the HCPC as a physiotherapist on ...Read more


From SEPTEMBER 2025 this course will be delivered using NEW COURSE CODE HU12. If you are interested in starting in September 2025 please apply using this code


Our physiotherapy degree leads to a career in which you can play a vital role in supporting people to live the best life they can, maximising their health, wellbeing and quality of life through movement, exercise, manual therapy and education.

Our physiotherapy degree enables you to register with the HCPC as a physiotherapist on graduation. It prepares you for a wide range of roles in various settings, including clinical work in the NHS, consultancy and private practice, sports rehabilitation in gyms and clubs, research and specialist education.The future of the profession is changing and the course has been designed with this in mind. In addition to preparing you for clinical practice, you will explore entrepreneurship skills, your role in disease prevention and get to grips with technological advances.- Professionally accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), enabling you to apply to practice as a physiotherapist in the UK.- Gain the skills to deliver professional, impactful, evidence-informed care. You’ll learn to effectively critique evidence sources and make safe and effective decisions.- Learn to collaborate and thrive as a physiotherapist across and within multidisciplinary teams, developing your relationship management skills and coordinating care delivery.- Focus on one module at a time, with five weeks of learning followed by one week of assessment per module.- You will complete five placements with a total clinical contact time that meets the recommendations for membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).- All home learners on this course can apply for a minimum payment from the government of £5,000 per year. You can apply for additional payments if you incur childcare costs.


Why you should study this course

Coventry University has a long-standing history of providing outstanding physiotherapy education. In addition to encouraging you to become an innovative and creative physiotherapist, we aim to equip you to meet the ever-changing demands of healthcare, wherever you choose to take your future career.- Our approach supports you to develop a strong sense of professional identity as a physiotherapist from the outset.- Our teaching approach is hands-on and practical. In addition to practice and simulation, we involve service users in the delivery of the physiotherapy course, who may act as models within demonstrations of physiotherapy interventions.- Employability and entrepreneurial skills are embedded throughout the course. You can explore a range of placement opportunities from the NHS to sports clubs, schools and the community, so you can get a good idea of where you might take your future career.- Develop your digital fluency, curiosity, critical and reflective thinking.- The diversity of our learner community is a key strength, with our learners bringing a wealth of previous experience from different backgrounds.Coventry University's School of Health and Care collaborates closely with NHS Trusts across the UK to develop the workforce of the future. Together, we’ll prepare you for a rewarding and exciting career with great prospects and the opportunity for lifelong learning.For full course and professional body accreditation information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
29th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
67th
Physiotherapy
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Physiotherapy graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Physiotherapy graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
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lucy
22 Feb 23

The individual lecturers are amazing, however they are let down by a lack of planning and communication from other staff members (both between staff and to the students). The..Read more

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Zieneb
22 Feb 23

I love the diversity and how friendly everyone is. I also love that the famous is very close to the city centre so it’s easy to shop and find places to eat between lessons. One..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

ABCCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

128 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:42 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

To include Biology. Physical Education will be considered. Excludes General Studies.

to include Biology at Advanced Higher. Physical Education will be considered.

4 qualifications for tariff points allowed (excluding general studies)Must include 40 tariff points in biology AND 40 tariff points in a Biological or Sport Science based subject.Sports Development and Performance is not accepted.May include AS level and EPQ

The Access to HE Diploma in a Science or Health subject to include 42 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 3 at Merit. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 6 or above.

to include 6 points in Biology at Higher Level.

in a Biological or Sport Science based subject. Plus A2 level Biology at grade B. Sports Development and Performance is not accepted.

Popular A-level subjects

Physiotherapy

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

Biology
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Chemistry
47%
Psychology
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Mathematics
24%
Physical Education
24%
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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 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 Scotland

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

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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

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

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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

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

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

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lucy
22 Feb 23
Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
The individual lecturers are amazing, however they are let down by a lack of planning and communication from other staff members (both between staff and to the students). The...
Read more
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Zieneb
22 Feb 23
Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
I love the diversity and how friendly everyone is. I also love that the famous is very close to the city centre so it’s easy to shop and find places to eat between lessons. One...
Read more
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Coventry University
Coventry University , Coventry

Coventry University is a global, modern university with a mission to create better futures....

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Priory Street Coventry Warwickshire CV1 5FB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Coventry  0.4 miles away

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