BSc Physiotherapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes over 975 hours of practice-based learning across multiple healthcare settings. Graduates are eligible to apply for HCPC registration to practise as a physiotherapist in the UK.
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Entry requirements
120-128 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels: BBB-ABB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points). BTEC/CTEC: DDM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications. National Extended Certificate/ Foundation Diploma/ Technical Diploma/ Extended Diplomas in Applied Science. International Baccalaureate: 120-128 UCAS tariff points. To include a minimum of grade 5 in Standard or Higher level English and Maths and a minimum of grade 5 in a Higher level Science. T-Level - Merit or Distinction/ Distinction* in Health, Healthcare Science or Science. A science A-level or equivalent at grade C or above. Biology or human biology are preferred, but other sciences are acceptable. Level 3 BTEC science qualifications graded merit or above are considered on an individual basis. Applicants to this course are expected to attend an interview at the University. Our Admissions Team will be in contact with further information about the format of the interview on receipt of your application. Additionally, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS . In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required: GCSEs in Mat
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What students say
Based on about 44 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 99%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 24 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 85%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started
- A levels: 92%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 3%
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
- Leadership Development 1: Professional Self and Practice Based Learning
- Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Science
- Fundamental Clinical Assessment Skills
- Introduction to Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Practice
- Introduction to Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice
- Introduction to Neurological Physiotherapy Practice
- Practice Based Learning
- Prehabilitation, Acute and In-patient Physiotherapy
- Outpatient and Community based Physiotherapy
- Applied Research Skills
- Leadership Development 2: Collaborative Practice
- Research Dissertation
- Leadership Development 3: Managing Change as an Autonomous Professional
- Criticality in Contemporary Physiotherapy
- Level 6 Practice Based Learning
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at University of Winchester earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £31,500. The £31,000 median after fifteen months is £1,000 more than the UK median for Physiotherapy.
What do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at University of Winchester 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 Winchester?
96% 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 Winchester?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 134 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physiotherapy at University of Winchester 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 Winchester?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.