BSc Physiotherapy with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy, combining clinical practice with evidence-based healthcare. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes multiple clinical placements across primary and secondary care settings, and leads to eligibility for HCPC registration and CSP membership upon graduation.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 80 A level: CDD T Level: Pass (C or above in the Core) BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications, you will be able to undertake Maths and English at Level 2 as part of your course of study. Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 0, Merit: 30, Pass: 15. English language: IELTS: 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each skills area)
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What students say
Based on about 122 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 205 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 69 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 66%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 5%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 4%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 86%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 74%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 73%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 51%
- West Midlands: 14%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 4%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 60%
- Access course: 15%
- A degree: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills
- ​​Preparation for Professional Practice
- Communicating with Impact
- Professionalism: applied roles and responsibilities
- Fundamentals of Physiotherapy Practice
- Professional Skills and Practice
- Introduction to primary and community care
- Introduction to Secondary Care
- Practice Placement 1
- Professional Skills and Practice 2
- Scientific and Digital Skills
- Health Promotion, Illness Prevention and Wellbeing
- Applied Physiotherapy Practice
- Practice Placement 2a and 2b
- Preparation for Graduate Practice
- Ageing and Long-Term Conditions
- Specialisms and Advanced Practice
- Practice Placement 3a and 3b
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy with Foundation Year at University of Derby earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £32,000. The £27,000 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Physiotherapy.
What do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy with Foundation Year at University of Derby do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physiotherapy with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Physiotherapy with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
The typical offer is CDD at A level. The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Physiotherapy with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.