BSc Physiotherapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, covering the science of movement, rehabilitation and recovery. Core topics include research methods. The programme is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, qualifying graduates for registration with both bodies. Placements in NHS and independent sector settings account for approximately one-third of the course, and a dissertation project is completed in the final year.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent. Tariff points: 128 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with 6.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language Requirements. A-level subjects: Grade B in Biology, Human Biology or PE. 120 points from A2 subjects. BTEC: You'll need a minimum of five units in Biology, Human Biology, PE, Sport or Sport and Exercise. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Examples of BTEC units that meet our Biology requirement include: Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, Sports Injury, Biomechanics, Nutrition, Genetics, Disease and Microbiology. We'll accept Extended Diplomas in Sport and Exercise Science and Applied Science. We'll not accept any other BTEC qualifications in Sport. Please list the units you're studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email Admissions (contact details below). For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Biology. Baccalaureate IB: A minimum grade 6 in Higher Level Biology or Human Biology. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: H1 in Biology or Human Biology. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements. Cambridge Technical: You will need a minimum of five units in Biology or Human Biology. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please email Admissions a list of your units for further clarification. We will accept Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity. T Levels: Science and Healthcare Science. If you partially achieve your T Level, you can meet our subject requirements if you have at least a C in your Core Section. For further advice on acceptable subjects please email us. Other qualifications that meet the Level 3 Biology requirement are: BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Human Biology at distinction WJEC Level 3 Medical Science Diploma at grade B (40 UTP).
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What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 35 graduates who answered
- Working: 87%
- Working and studying: 6%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 90%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- London: 8%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 56%
- Wales: 11%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started
- A levels: 59%
- Access course: 8%
- Foundation course: 14%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 9%
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, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Essentials of Neuroscience for Physiotherapy
- Essentials of Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy Practice 1*
- Essentials of Musculoskeletal and Exercise Therapy
- Clinical Anatomy for Therapeutic Practice
- Clinical Reasoning: Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
- Clinical Reasoning in Neurological and Long-term Conditions
- Clinical Reasoning: Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy Practice 2*
- Foundations for Dissertation
- Complex Clinical Reasoning for Musculoskeletal and Neurological Physiotherapy
- Complex Clinical Reasoning: Management of the Critically Ill Patient
- Complex Clinical Reasoning: Exercise in Physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy Practice 3*
- Dissertation Project in Physiotherapy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £36,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Physiotherapy.
What do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at UWE Bristol do next?
94% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physiotherapy at UWE Bristol?
92% 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 UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physiotherapy at UWE Bristol 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 UWE Bristol?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.