BSc Physiotherapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy, a science-based profession taking a whole-person approach to health and wellbeing. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. The degree is accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council, and includes a three-week placement. A research module enables students to produce a research protocol or a completed study.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Five GCSEs minimum at grade C/4 or above. This must include English Language and Maths.It must also include Science double aware or Biology at a minimum grade of C/4. UCAS tariff: 128 UCAS Tariff points. A level: 128 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of three A-levels. including at least one Science at grade B minimum, (preferably Biology/Human Biology). Other acceptable subjects include: Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or PE. BTEC: DDM (Science based). Access to HE: Physiotherapy, health and science subjects. 60 credits with 45 credits at level 3 at distinction grade. The other 15 credits will be level 2 and will not be graded. IB: You will require a minimum of 32 Points. At least one science subject (biology, human biology, physics, chemistry, psychology or PE) is required but applicants without may be considered on a case by case basis. Applicants must hold English language and mathematics as composite parts of the IBDP. European Baccalaureate: Pass in Diploma of at least 65% to include at least 75% in Biology. T level: We accept T-levels with distinction overall.
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What students say
Based on about 67 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started
- Continued on course: 98%
- Left higher education: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 39 graduates who answered
- Working: 82%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 90%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 90%
- West Midlands: 5%
- London: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 95 students who started
- A levels: 67%
- Access course: 7%
- A degree: 22%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 2%
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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Assessment and Management Peripheral 1
- Assessment and Management Peripheral 2
- Fundamentals of Professional Practice
- Principles of Exercise and Activity
- Spinal Assessment and Management
- Neurological Assessment and Management
- Cardo Respiratory Assessment and Management
- Discovering and Evaluating Health and Wellbeing Interventions
- Assessment and Management in Complex Physiotherapy Practice
- Research into Physiotherapy
- Into Employment
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £33,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Physiotherapy.
What do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at University of Salford 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 University of Salford?
95% 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 Salford?
The typical offer is E at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 149 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physiotherapy at University of Salford 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).
How many students continue on BSc Physiotherapy at University of Salford?
98% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.