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BSc Physiotherapy

Birmingham Newman University

Institution
Birmingham Newman University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Physiotherapy
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
BSS3PHSY1NWF
Median salary
£22,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 91%
  • Learning opportunities: 94%
  • Assessment and feedback: 97%
  • Academic support: 100%
  • Organisation and management: 89%
  • Learning resources: 91%
  • Student voice: 94%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 30 students who started

  • Continued on course: 85%
  • Left higher education: 15%

What graduates do next

Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 60%
  • Working and studying: 20%
  • Further study: 5%
  • Unemployed: 10%

Most common jobs

  • Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
  • Administrative occupations: 20%
  • Welfare and housing associate professionals: 20%
  • Elementary occupations: 10%
  • Sports and fitness occupations: 10%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • West Midlands: 95%
  • London: 5%
  • South West: 5%

Who gets in

Based on about 30 students who started

  • A levels: 75%
  • Access course: 15%
  • A degree: 5%
  • Other HE qualification: 5%

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.

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at Birmingham Newman University earn?

The median salary is £20,000 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,000 and £26,500. The £22,500 median after five years is £10,500 less than the UK median for Physiotherapy.

What do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at Birmingham Newman University 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 Birmingham Newman University?

91% 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 Birmingham Newman University?

The average entrant had 125 UCAS points.

Is BSc Physiotherapy at Birmingham Newman 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 Birmingham Newman University?

85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.