BSc Physiotherapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy, covering neuromusculoskeletal, cardiovascular-respiratory and neurological specialities. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Clinical Skills, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes multiple practice-based placement modules across diverse healthcare settings. Graduates are eligible to register with the HCPC and may become members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, with an independent research dissertation completed in the final year.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 128 A level: ABB including relevant subject(s) BTEC: DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science T level: Merit overall from a T level qualification including a grade B from the Core.
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What students say
Based on about 115 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 170 students who started
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 2%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 35 graduates who answered
- Working: 84%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 84%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 4%
- Health associate professionals: 2%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 39%
- East Midlands: 26%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 6%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 205 students who started
- A levels: 81%
- Access course: 4%
- Foundation course: 2%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
- Other qualifications: 3%
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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Collaboration For Individual And Community Wellbeing
- Foundations Of Physiotherapy Practice 1 (B)
- Foundations Of Physiotherapy Practice 2 (B)
- Personal And Professional Development
- Physiotherapy Practice Experience 1 (B)
- Assessing And Addressing Complexity In Practice
- Developing Physiotherapy Practice 3 (B)
- Developing Physiotherapy Practice 4 (B)
- Evidence And Enquiry For Practice
- Physiotherapy Practice Experience 2 (B)
- Physiotherapy Practice Experience 3 (B)
- Complexity & Leadership In Professional Practice
- Physiotherapy Practice Experience 4 (B)
- Physiotherapy Practice Experience 5 (B)
- Qualifying Physiotherapy Practice 5 (B)
- Qualifying Physiotherapy Practice 6 (B)
- The Advancing Professional
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at Sheffield Hallam University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £36,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Physiotherapy.
What do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at Sheffield Hallam University do next?
93% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physiotherapy at Sheffield Hallam University?
87% 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 Sheffield Hallam University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 131 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physiotherapy at Sheffield Hallam 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 Sheffield Hallam University?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.