BSc Physiotherapy
About this course
BSc in Physiotherapy. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. The course combines academic study with placement learning across Wales, with placements comprising approximately one third of the programme. Teaching takes place in dedicated labs and simulation suites. Graduates are eligible to apply for HCPC registration.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB (Biology or Human Biology)
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What students say
Based on about 68 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 59 graduates who answered
- Working: 87%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 88%
- Sales occupations: 2%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 1%
- Administrative occupations: 1%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 94%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 92%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 89%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 6%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 26%
- Wales: 38%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 90 students who started
- A levels: 96%
- Access course: 3%
- A degree: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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.
Modules
- Physiotherapy Practice in Health and Society
- Anatomy, Biomechanics and Human Movement
- Physiotherapy Practice 1
- Physiology, Pathophysiology and Exercise
- Physiotherapy Practice 2
- Developing Professional Practice and Research
- Physiotherapy Practice through the Life Cycle
- Physiotherapy Practice based learning 1
- Physiotherapy Practice for Employment
- Conducting Research in Physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy Practice Based learning 2
- Physiotherapy Practice in Public Health
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at Cardiff University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £36,000. The £33,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Physiotherapy.
What do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at Cardiff University do next?
92% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physiotherapy at Cardiff University?
81% 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 Cardiff University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 165 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physiotherapy at Cardiff University accredited?
Yes. 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 Cardiff University?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.