BSc Physiotherapy
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, a physiotherapy degree focused on the clinical assessment and rehabilitation of patients. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice. Students complete over 1,000 hours of clinical placements across settings ranging from community clinics to large hospitals. Year 1 introduces foundational concepts through Anatomy and Physiology, Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice, Introduction to Professional Practice, and Practice-Based Learning (Placement) 1. Year 2 advances clinical reasoning and patient management through Healthy Discussions for Physiotherapy, Living Well with Multiple Long-Term Conditions, Practice-Based Learning (Placement) 2, and Rehabilitation Across the Lifespan. Year 3 prepares students for employment with modules such as Leadership and Innovation in Healthcare, Practice -Based Learning (Placement) 4, Research Project for Physiotherapy, and Transition to Practice / Pre-Preceptorship. Optional modules in the final year include Professional Development: Independent Project, Professional Development: Preparing for On Call, and Professional Development: Taught CPD.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including one pure science subject with a pass in the practical IB: Pass with 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level including a pure science
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What students say
Based on about 49 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 96%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 90%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Health associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
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: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 20%
- South East: 55%
- South West: 20%
Who gets in
Based on about 90 students who started
- A levels: 88%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 8%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice
- Introduction to Professional Practice
- Practice-Based Learning (Placement) 1
- Principles of Physiotherapy Practice
- TT YR1 Generic Timetabling
- Healthy Discussions for Physiotherapy
- Living Well with Multiple Long-Term Conditions
- Practice-Based Learning (Placement) 2
- Practice-Based Learning (Placement) 3
- Principles of Physiotherapy Practice 2
- Rehabilitation Across the Lifespan
- Research Methods for Physiotherapy
- Leadership and Innovation in Healthcare
- Practice -Based Learning (Placement) 4
- Practice-Based Learning (Placement) 5
- Research Project for Physiotherapy
- Transition to Practice / Pre-Preceptorship
- Translating Evidence into Physiotherapy Practice
- Professional Development: Independent Project
- Professional Development: Preparing for On Call
- Professional Development: Taught CPD
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £38,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Physiotherapy.
What do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at University of Southampton 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 Southampton?
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 Southampton?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 157 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physiotherapy at University of Southampton 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 Southampton?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.