BSc Physiotherapy
About this course
Physiotherapy BSc (Hons), focusing on human anatomy, physiology, and movement. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes an Honours Project and five practice-based learning modules.
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Entry requirements
Year 1 standard entry requirement: UCAS Tariff: 147; Scottish Higher: AABBB or equivalent incl Higher in two sciences; A Level: AAB or equivalent including two sciences.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 18%: 90 offers from 493 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 29 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 90%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 89%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 69%
- Access course: 8%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 22%
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.
Modules
- Anatomy & Examination 1
- Anatomy & Examination 2
- Health Perspectives in Physiotherapy Practice
- Human Movement: Biomechanics and Physical Activity
- Fundamentals of Human Physiology
- Preparation for Professional Practice
- Neurorehabilitation
- Neuromusculoskeletal Management
- Cardiac and Respiratory Practice
- BSc Practice Based Learning 1
- Methodology and Research for Effective Practice
- Individuals, Teams and Communities
- BSc Practice-based Learning 2
- Understanding Professional Teams and Leadership
- BSc Practice Based Learning 3
- Complex Care 1
- BSC Practice-based Learning 4 - Elective
- Honours Project
- Complex Care 2
- BSc Practice Based Learning 5
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at Glasgow Caledonian University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £34,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Physiotherapy.
What do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at Glasgow Caledonian University do next?
91% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physiotherapy at Glasgow Caledonian University?
97% 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 Glasgow Caledonian University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 205 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Physiotherapy at Glasgow Caledonian University?
18% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 90 offers from 493 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Physiotherapy at Glasgow Caledonian 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 Glasgow Caledonian University?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.