BSc Physiotherapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Five mandatory practice placements are completed across diverse clinical settings, including the university's Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic. Modules are aligned to standards set by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
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Entry requirements
For September 2027 entry: This course requires 128–144 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades ABB–AAA) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grades DDM-DDD) and T Levels (Merit). You can use the UCAS calculator to see how your qualifications equate to UCAS tariff points.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 30%: 148 offers from 489 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 42 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 9%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 95%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 15%
- London: 10%
- South East: 35%
- South West: 40%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 79%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 7%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a physiotherapist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
- Applied Anatomy and Physiology
- Introduction to Research
- Communication Skills and Professionalism
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiotherapy
- Practice Learning 1
- Neurological Physiotherapy
- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- Conducting Research
- Practice Learning 2
- Practice Learning 3
- Reasoning and Reflection
- Practice Learning 4
- Practice Learning 5
- Advanced Clinical Reasoning and Reflection
- Innovations for Practice
- Research for Practice
- Advanced Holistic Physiotherapy Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at Bournemouth University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £40,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Physiotherapy.
What do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at Bournemouth University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physiotherapy at Bournemouth University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Physiotherapy at Bournemouth University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 151 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Physiotherapy at Bournemouth University?
30% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 148 offers from 489 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Physiotherapy at Bournemouth University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a physiotherapist.
How many students continue on BSc Physiotherapy at Bournemouth University?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.