BSc Physiotherapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy. Core topics include Research Methods, Data Analysis, Clinical Skills, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Entrepreneurship. The course incorporates 29 weeks of clinical placements across NHS, private, and charitable settings to meet the 1,000 practice hours required for HCPC registration. An elective placement in the final year allows specialisation in a chosen area of practice.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 100%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 65%
- Therapy professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 5%
- East of England: 80%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Physiotherapy Fundamentals
- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- Neurological and Neuromuscular Physiotherapy
- Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
- Placement 1
- Physiotherapy Conditions Management
- Evidence Informed Physiotherapy Practice
- Exercise and Rehabilitation in Specific Populations
- Placement 2
- Placement 3
- Managing Complexity
- Placement 4
- Taking the Profession Forward
- Placement 5
- Placement 6 - (Elective)
- Research, Innovation and Enterprise
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at University of Suffolk earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £28,500. The £24,500 median after five years is £8,500 less than the UK median for Physiotherapy.
What do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at University of Suffolk do next?
85% 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 Suffolk?
99% 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 Suffolk?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 130 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physiotherapy at University of Suffolk accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
How many students continue on BSc Physiotherapy at University of Suffolk?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.