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

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Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus

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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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Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus

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**Course overview**: Physiotherapists have a positive lifelong impact on the way people function physically, socially and psychologically, maintaining and improving quality of life and independence.As a Physiotherapist you treat people of all ages who may be affected by or at risk of illness, injury and pain, though rehabilitation, health promotion and education. Rehabilitative techniques include exercise, manual therapy and providing appropriate equipment to support function. You gain the ...Read more


Course overview

: Physiotherapists have a positive lifelong impact on the way people function physically, socially and psychologically, maintaining and improving quality of life and independence.As a Physiotherapist you treat people of all ages who may be affected by or at risk of illness, injury and pain, though rehabilitation, health promotion and education. Rehabilitative techniques include exercise, manual therapy and providing appropriate equipment to support function. You gain the knowledge and skills to be a safe, autonomous and professional practitioner. Core skills include movement analysis, problem solving, clinical reasoning, therapeutic exercise and communication.This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). On completion of your degree, you can apply for chartered membership of the CSP and register with the HCPC.Please note 100% attendance is expected during this programme.


Top reasons to study this course

:1. Bespoke contemporary facilities: learn in our industry-standard labs, simulated ward space, hydrotherapy pool, simulation suite and IT suite, preparing you for the role.2. Experienced teaching team: benefit from their wealth of clinical experience in both NHS and private sector settings, and collective passion for education.3. Financial support: study this course and you may be eligible for a £5,000 maintenance grant each year from the NHS Business Service Authority. Visit our course page to find out more.


After the course

: This degree can lead to a rewarding and lifelong career with opportunities for progression and development. The need for physiotherapists is growing globally. Opportunities are available for employment within the NHS, private sector or charitable trusts in settings such as hospitals, GP surgeries, schools, industry and in the community. You could also consider a career working in clinical research or teaching, in the UK or overseas.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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6/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
38th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
100th
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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
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95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Physiotherapy graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Physiotherapy graduate salary
£22,000
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UCAS Tariff:

128 - 144 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

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

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A minimum of 128 UCAS tariff points from 3 A levels (minimum grade B) with 40 points from a science subject and excluding general studies or critical thinking.

A minimum of 128 UCAS tariff points including any science or social science subject at grade B.

A minimum of 128 UCAS tariff points including any science or social science subject at grade B.

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Pass QAA recognised Access course in a science or health based subject with a minimum of 128 tariff points. Level 2 English and maths modules must be included if GCSE grade 4 (grade C) is not obtained. Satisfactory interview, references, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and completed work based risk assessment required. Applicants must demonstrate an understanding of the physiotherapist role.

A minimum of 128 UCAS tariff points from 5 Irish highers/honours subjects including 24 points from a science or social science subject.

144 UCAS tariff points in a science or health subject.

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Teesside University
Teesside University , Tees Valley

With its vibrant campus located in the heart of Middlesbrough in North East England, Teesside University is a friendly, modern...

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Borough Road Middlesbrough Stockton-On-Tees TS1 3BX United Kingdom
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