BSc Physiotherapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy. Core topics include Clinical Skills and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes practice-based placement modules with opportunities to work within interprofessional teams, and students complete an elective placement in a chosen area. Placement locations include Blackburn Rovers Academy, Florida and the university's Cyprus Campus, and students work alongside Comensus volunteers to explore patient journeys from a lived experience viewpoint.
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Entry requirements
ABB at A2 including Biology or PE or Human Biology or Psychology BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM in related subject Pass Access Course: 128 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 128 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level at Grade D in Health or Healthcare Science All International Applicants must achieve IELTS: 7.0 or equivalent with no component lower than 6.5 or equivalent GCSEs: 5 at grade B/5 including Maths, English Language and Science Applicants are required to attend a selection day when they will be interviewed for the course A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) and Occupational Health clearance are required for this course.
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What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 64%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 75%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations in Physiotherapy Practice
- Ageing Well
- Professionalism in Practice
- Living Well
- Starting Well
- Physiotherapy in Practice 1
- Research and Ethical Considerations for the Allied Health Professions
- Developing Leadership in the Allied Health Professions
- Wider Perspectives in Clinical Practice
- Physiotherapy in Practice 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £36,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Physiotherapy.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physiotherapy at University of Lancashire?
86% 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 Lancashire?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 141 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physiotherapy at University of Lancashire 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 Lancashire?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.