BSc Physiotherapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy, combining hands-on clinical practice with academic study of movement and rehabilitation. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes five practice placements across NHS trusts, private clinics, and community settings, with interprofessional learning modules shared with other health professions. A final-year research project consolidates evidence-based practice skills.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: 5 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to include Mathematics, English and Science. Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application. Please note the institution will consider Functional Skills Level 2 in Mathematics. A level: ABB must include Biology, Human Biology or PE. Excluding Critical Thinking and Citizenship Studies. BTEC National Extended Diplomas and Extended Diplomas: BTEC National Extended Diplomas and Extended Diplomas are considered on an individual basis, depending on the units that are studied. They may be considered on their own or alongside A level biology, human biology, PE, or applied science, subject to the biological content of the BTEC units studied. Please provide a full list of units studied within the BTEC in order for this to be assessed. Access courses: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction, to include 12 Level 3 credits in Biology. The remaining 15 Level 3 credits must be at Merit. T level: Accepted – preference pathways would be Health and Science. Typical offer will be confirmed once an application is received. International Baccalaureate: 33 overall with Higher Level Grade 6 in Biology or Sports, Exercise and Health Science. GCSE equivalence – Higher Level = 4, Standard Level = 5 in Maths, English, and Science. If overseas and not studying English within IB – MUST have IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in all elements. Enhancing your application: Meeting the academic minimum does not guarantee you a place, you need to make sure that you are strong across all sections of your application form. Read more about enhancing your application Interview process: Once your application has been received, we will consider your application to help us reach a decision. If successful at the initial screening stage, you will be invited to an interview. The majority of health courses interview applicants, as this is a requirement of many health regulatory bodies. This applies to all Universities and is vital to the progression of applications. Interviews enable: you to give the best account of your skills, experience and character. us to decide whether you will thrive in the University of Plymouth’s culture. us to explain more about the University, programme and how we work with our students. Find out more about the interview process NHS constitution: University pre-registration programmes for health professionals are required to select their applicants using a ‘values based’ approach. As part of this process, your UCAS personal statement should include evidence of your personal commitment to NHS values laid out in the NHS constitution .
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What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 85%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 3%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 73%
- Wales: 6%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Applied Movement Science
- Preparation for Practice
- Interprofessional Learning 1
- Therapeutic Exercise in Physiotherapy Practice
- Practice Placement 1
- Fundamentals of Physiotherapy Practice
- Anatomy and physiology for health and well-being
- Project Studies
- Interprofessional Learning 2
- Movement for Health: Prescribing Physical Activity for Populations
- Spine in Focus: Clinical Assessment and Management
- Physiotherapy management of cardiorespiratory conditions
- Neurological Physiotherapy: maximising movement and function
- Practice Placement 2
- Practice Placement 3
- Complex Case Management
- Contemporary Physiotherapy Practice
- Public and Global Health
- Inter-professional Working in Health and Social Care
- Project
- Practice Placement 4
- Practice Placement 5
- Interprofessional Learning 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at University of Plymouth 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 £27,000 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 University of Plymouth do next?
100% 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 Plymouth?
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 University of Plymouth?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 164 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physiotherapy at University of Plymouth 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 University of Plymouth?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.