BSc Physiotherapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, focusing on musculoskeletal, neurological, respiratory and cardiovascular rehabilitation. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes five clinical placements totalling 1,000 hours of practice, with placements commencing in the second year. Students undertake a self-selected research proposal relevant to physiotherapy.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including grade B in one of the following: Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Psychology or Physical Education IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma 31 points including a minimum of 5 in Higher Level Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Psychology or Sports, Exercise and Health Science. GCSE English equivalent SL 5 or HL 4 and Mathematics SL 2 or HL 2
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What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 86%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 2%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 11%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 75%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Health associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 40%
- South East: 24%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started
- A levels: 79%
- Baccalaureate: 7%
- A degree: 13%
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): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Anatomy 1: Lower Quadrant
- Principles of Rehabilitation
- Systems of Physiology and Pathophysiology
- Anatomy 2: Upper Quadrant
- Person Centred Healthcare and Leadership 1
- Musculoskeletal: Lower Quadrant I
- Respiratory
- Musculoskeletal II Upper Quadrant
- Practice Placement 1
- Practice Placement 2
- Mandatory Clinical Training
- Person Centred Healthcare and Leadership 2
- Neurorehabilitation
- Cardiovascular Health
- Research Methods
- Critical Care
- Practice Placement 3
- Practice Placement 4
- Practice Placement 5
- Health Across the Lifespan
- Transition to Professional Practice
- Research Proposal
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at Brunel University of London earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £42,500. The £37,500 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Physiotherapy.
What do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at Brunel University of London do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physiotherapy at Brunel University of London?
100% 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 Brunel University of London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 31 points in the IB. The average entrant had 131 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physiotherapy at Brunel University of London 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 Brunel University of London?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.