Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
Brunel University of London
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Course info

This course trains the next generation of physiotherapists to use scientific knowledge and patient-assessment in helping to improve the physical well-being of their patients or optimising sports professionals physical performance. Brunels Physiotherapy course is designed to be hands-on and practical. Our Mary Seacole Building is purpose-built for Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. The rooms reflect the type of clinical environments that you will work in when you graduate and youll learn ...Read more

This course trains the next generation of physiotherapists to use scientific knowledge and patient-assessment in helping to improve the physical well-being of their patients or optimising sports professionals physical performance. Brunels Physiotherapy course is designed to be hands-on and practical. Our Mary Seacole Building is purpose-built for Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. The rooms reflect the type of clinical environments that you will work in when you graduate and youll learn your practical skills here as youll have the opportunity to practice on patients visiting the university and on your fellow students. This means that youll be confident and experienced in time for your first placement. At Brunel we understand the value of making the most of your 1,000 hours of clinical experience. By starting placements in year two, youll be able to fully immerse yourself and practice the skills you have learned in year one. Your placements will all be practical learning experiences, not just observational. Youll study modules covering a vast range of specialist areas within physiotherapy. Youll learn the skills necessary to analyse patient symptoms and develop treatment plans. Youll also learn to assess the effectiveness of your treatments. This is a skill which is vital to working as a physiotherapist.Careers and your futureSuccessful completion of the programme provides eligibility to apply for statutory registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and full membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
47/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
33rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
79th
Physiotherapy
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 91 = 9% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
9%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
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Physiotherapy graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Physiotherapy graduate salary
£23,000
What students say
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Dylan
10 Dec 24

The uni itself is amazing and so are all of the staff. I don't live on campus so I can't comment too much on the student union...Read more

J
Jessica
09 Dec 24

Campus needs more colour...Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

ABB - AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

ABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,M2,M2 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

31 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

DD Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:

D Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DDD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):

DD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

DDD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

D Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF):

D Grades / Points required

to include Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Mathematics or Physical Education

to include Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology or Mathematics

Obtain a minimum of 128 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma in Health Science, Health Professions, Health & Social Care, Health Studies, Medicine, Medical Science, Physiotherapy, Science or Science in Health Professions with 45 credits at Level 3 and grade B in A level Biology or Human Biology.

to include Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Mathematics or Physical Education

including 5 at Higher Level in Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Mathematics or Physical Education

At least one subject must be in at grade H3 in Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Maths. A second subject should be one at grade H3 in one of the following: Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Applied Science, Chemistry, Classical Civilisations, Economics, English, Geography, History, Languages, Law, Maths (Further Maths or Statistics), Physical Education, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Sociology or Sport Studies.

in Applied Science, Health and Social Care or Sport and Exercise Science and an A level at grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Mathematics or Physical Education

in Applied Science, Health and Social Care or Sport and Exercise Science, with two A levels at grade AB including Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Mathematics or Physical Education

in Applied Science, Health and Social Care or Sport and Exercise Science, with an additional A level at grade B or above in Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Mathematics or Physical Education

in Applied Science, Health and Social Care or Sport and Exercise Science and an A level at grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Mathematics or Physical Education

in Applied Science, Health and Social Care or Sport and Exercise Science, with an additional A level at grade B or above in Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Mathematics or Physical Education

in Applied Science, Health and Social Care or Sport and Exercise Science and an A level at grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Mathematics or Physical Education

in Applied Science, Health and Social Care or Sport and Exercise Science, with two A levels at grade AB including Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Mathematics Physical Education

in Applied Science, Health and Social Care or Sport and Exercise Science, with an additional A level at grade B or above in Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Mathematics or Physical Education

in Applied Science, Health and Social Care or Sport and Exercise Science, with two A levels at grade AB including Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Mathematics or Physical Education

Popular A-level subjects

Physiotherapy

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Biology
90%
Physical Education
40%
Mathematics
29%
Chemistry
29%
Psychology
29%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£23,615 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£23,615 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£23615 Per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Physiotherapy reviews

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D
Dylan
10 Dec 24
Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
The uni itself is amazing and so are all of the staff. I don't live on campus so I can't comment too much on the student union....
Read more
J
Jessica
09 Dec 24
Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
Campus needs more colour....
Read more
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Brunel University of London
Brunel University of London , Uxbridge

Brunel University of London is located in leafy west London and offers an extensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate...

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Brunel University of London
Kingston Lane Uxbridge Hillingdon UB8 3PH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Uxbridge Vine Street  0.5 miles away

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