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BSc Physiotherapy

University of East Anglia

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy. The programme is structured across three levels with mandatory training and progressive professional development at each stage. First-year interprofessional learning sits alongside core physiotherapy theory and practice modules. The course includes clinical placements, simulation sessions, and dissection-based anatomy teaching.

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Institution
University of East Anglia
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Physiotherapy
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
B160
Median salary
£33,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 32 final-year students who answered

  • Teaching on my course: 89%
  • Learning opportunities: 88%
  • Assessment and feedback: 85%
  • Academic support: 82%
  • Organisation and management: 68%
  • Learning resources: 92%
  • Student voice: 76%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 55 students who started

  • Continued on course: 94%
  • Left higher education: 2%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 4%

What graduates do next

Based on about 28 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 90%
  • Working and studying: 10%

Most common jobs

  • Therapy professionals: 85%
  • Administrative occupations: 5%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
  • Caring personal services: 5%
  • Health associate professionals: 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

  • East Midlands: 5%
  • East of England: 55%
  • London: 15%
  • South East: 15%
  • South West: 5%
  • Wales: 5%

Who gets in

Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 69%
  • Baccalaureate: 5%
  • Access course: 5%
  • Foundation course: 2%
  • A degree: 3%
  • Other HE qualification: 15%

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

  • HUMAN SCIENCES
  • PHYSIOTHERAPY THEORY AND PRACTICE 1
  • MANDATORY TRAINING 1
  • EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE 1
  • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYABILITY AND PRACTICE EDUCATION 1
  • INTERPROFESSIONAL LEARNING - LEVEL 1
  • PHYSIOTHERAPY THEORY AND PRACTICE 2
  • MANDATORY TRAINING 2
  • EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE 2
  • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYABILITY AND PRACTICE EDUCATION 2
  • PT PROFESSIONAL THEORY AND PRACTICE 3
  • EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE 3
  • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYABILITY AND PRACTICE EDUCATION 3

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at University of East Anglia earn?

The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £36,000. The £33,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Physiotherapy.

What do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at University of East Anglia do next?

95% 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 East Anglia?

89% 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 East Anglia?

The average entrant had 158 UCAS points.

Is BSc Physiotherapy at University of East Anglia accredited?

Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).

How many students continue on BSc Physiotherapy at University of East Anglia?

94% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.