BSc Physiotherapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy, focusing on healthcare and physical rehabilitation. Core topics include Clinical Skills. Students undertake practical training through a series of clinical practice modules spanning all three years of study.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: Pass the full International Baccalaureate Diploma with at least 34 points overall with no score less than 4, and achieve HL grades equivalent to 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including Biology or Sport, Exercise and Health Science. BTEC: BTEC Nationals are considered in addition to five GCSEs at grade 9-5 (A*-B) including maths, English language and a science subject from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE, Core Science, Additional Science and Dual Science Award. Please note that Applied GCSEs will not be considered.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 10%: 119 offers from 1,251 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 67 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 99%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 97%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started
- Continued on course: 98%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 33 graduates who answered
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 90%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 50%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 15%
- South East: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started
- A levels: 98%
- A degree: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 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.
- Accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- FOUNDATIONS OF ANATOMY AND CLINICAL PRACTICE
- THE HUMAN MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM 1
- THE HUMAN CARDIORESPIRATORY SYSTEM
- SHAPING THE PROFESSIONAL 1
- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 1
- THE HUMAN MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM 2
- THE HUMAN CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
- EXERCISE FOR HEALTH 1
- PRINCIPLES OF NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION
- EFFECTIVE INTERVENTION IN MEDICINE & SURGERY
- MUSCULOSKELETAL PRACTICE
- APPLIED PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTICE
- SHAPING THE PROFESSIONAL 2
- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 2
- EXERCISE FOR HEALTH 2
- SHAPING THE PROFESSIONAL 3
- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 3
- SHAPING THE PROFESSIONAL 4
- CONTEMPORARY PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTICE
- EXERCISE FOR HEALTH 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £37,000. The £33,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Physiotherapy.
What do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at University of Liverpool 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 at University of Liverpool?
98% 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 University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 171 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Physiotherapy at University of Liverpool?
10% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 119 offers from 1,251 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Physiotherapy at University of Liverpool 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. Accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
Does BSc Physiotherapy at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Physiotherapy at University of Liverpool?
98% of students continued into their second year, and 1% left higher education.