BSc Physiotherapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy, focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory conditions. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes a final-year dissertation module requiring an empirical research project. Students complete 1,000 hours of clinical placement across diverse settings to meet the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of Proficiency.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 120
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What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 95%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 30%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 20%
- Wales: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 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, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Structure and Function of the Human Body
- Principles of Physiotherapy 1
- Principles of Rehabilitation
- Foundations for Professional Practice
- Health and Wellbeing
- Introducing the Evidence
- Principles of Physiotherapy Practice 2
- Acute Management and Rehabilitation
- Integrated Community Physiotherapy Practice
- Teamworking for Professional Practice
- Developing the Evidence
- Challenging Pathologies and Complex Needs
- Contemporary and Developing Physiotherapy Practice
- Generating the Evidence (Dissertation)
- Leadership for Professional Practice
- Enhancing Employability
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at University of Worcester earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 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 University of Worcester 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 Worcester?
93% 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 Worcester?
The average entrant had 141 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physiotherapy at University of Worcester 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.
Does BSc Physiotherapy at University of Worcester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Physiotherapy at University of Worcester?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.