Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
Why study BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy at BU?
• The course has excellent lecturer-to-student ratio meaning more support, education and resource availability
• Our purpose-built facilities include a rehabilitation suite, simulation hospital wards and a community home setting, so you can put your learning into practice
• Gain real-world experience from placements throughout the course in a diverse array of clinical settings
• Your learning will be delivered by a range of research-active staff with relevant clin...
<strong>Why study BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy at BU</strong>? <br/>• The course has excellent lecturer-to-student ratio meaning more support, education and resource availability<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Our purpose-built facilities include a rehabilitation suite, simulation hospital wards and a community home setting, so you can put your learning into practice<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain real-world experience from placements throughout the course in a diverse array of clinical settings<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Your learning will be delivered by a range of research-active staff with relevant clinical expertise and knowledge<br/><br/><br/><br/>• This course will teach you the techniques to manage patient’s physical, psychological and social wellbeing<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Excellent graduate employment with 95% of graduates employed or in further study within 15 months of finishing.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Funding support</strong>: Physiotherapy students may be eligible for a non-repayable government training grant of at least £5,000 a year. Find out more information about the funding: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B160
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
128
144
128 - 144 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent, including 40 points in a required subject. Required subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Physical Education, Applied Human Biology, Health & Social Care.
Scottish Higher
128–144 tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers including grade A in a required subject.
Access to HE Diploma
128 - 144 tariff points from any combination of Distinction, Merit and Pass grades. This must include 15 level 3 graded credits in one of our required subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Physical Education.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
34
32–34 points, including grade H5 in a required subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
128 UCAS tariff points (Grade DDM) in a required subject. Subject requirement: Applied Human Biology, Health & Social Care: Health Studies pathway, Sport, Sport & Exercise Science or Applied Science if biology/ anatomy units have been taken.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff. Subject requirement: Applied Human Biology, Sport, Sport & Exercise Science or Applied Science if biology/ anatomy units have been taken.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Accepted as part of the overall tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDM
Distinction, Distinction, Merit (128 UCAS tariff points) in a required subject
Extended Project
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by either an A-level in a required subject with 40 points or a vocational qualification in a required subject with 48 points.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff. Subject requirement: Applied Human Biology, Sport or Applied Science if biology/ anatomy units have been taken.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
Accepted as part of the overall tariff.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff. Subject requirement: Applied Human Biology, Sport or Applied Science if biology/ anatomy units have been taken.
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
Accepted as part of the overall tariff.
A level
128 - 144 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels, including 40 points in a required subject.
T Level
M
Merit (120 UCAS tariff points) in Health or Healthcare Science
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by either an A-Level in a required subject with 40 points or a vocational qualification in a required subject with 48 points.
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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 | £20,685 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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