Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
University of Bedfordshire
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Qualification

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

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Luton Campus 1

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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

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Luton Campus 1

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Course info

This course teaches you the core skills you need to assess and diagnose patients’ problems – whether caused by accident, illness or ageing - then to formulate and implement treatment plans involving exercise, physical activity and therapy. Our academic team ensure your learning is informed by research, and you consolidate your knowledge and skills through groupwork, student-led presentations and practical workshops alongside periods on clinical practice placements. **Course ...Read more

This course teaches you the core skills you need to assess and diagnose patients’ problems – whether caused by accident, illness or ageing - then to formulate and implement treatment plans involving exercise, physical activity and therapy. Our academic team ensure your learning is informed by research, and you consolidate your knowledge and skills through groupwork, student-led presentations and practical workshops alongside periods on clinical practice placements.


Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement

- The course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (the registering body). On successful course completion, you graduate as a professional, able to work collaboratively alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team in the NHS and other sectors.


Facilities and Specialist Equipment

- Dedicated physiotherapy suite. - Fully immersive simulation unit offering a range of settings, to prepare students for real-life scenarios in a safe and supportive environment. - Anatomical models and exercise equipment.


Partnerships and Collaborations

- We have partnerships with local NHS acute and community trusts and private physiotherapy providers who support and guide you on clinical placements.


Your Student Experience

- Learn from an experienced multidisciplinary team with expertise across a range of fields including neurological, cardio-respiratory and musculoskeletal physiotherapy; occupational therapy; leadership; and research. - Benefit from access to specialist clinical practitioners who support with teaching and assessing on the course, to ensure you are learning from experts in practice. - Experience a range of theory and practice-based learning opportunities, completing a minimum of 1,000 hours on placements, spread across the three years of your degree. - Take up opportunities for field trips where you can practise your skills and consider the wider context of physiotherapy as a profession. - Practise your skills in a safe, supportive environment with our ‘real-life’ simulation suites and high-spec equipment. - Train alongside other health professionals preparing you to work collaboratively in health settings across public, voluntary and independent sectors. - Study a course that trains you to work in a range of contexts and settings, opening up a variety of career paths within the NHS and in other health and social settings. - Learn in a supportive setting within a small cohort, where you have access to a personal academic tutor throughout your time at University.

Key stats

CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
129th
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 - 84 = 16% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
16%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Physiotherapy graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Physiotherapy graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
25 Feb 15

I have had a good experience, learned a lot and made some good friends. My course was great and had practical seminars which helped us to learn a lot of new things. Career support..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
16 Feb 15

It has been a good experience so far. The facilities are all in excellent condition and the practical elements of the course are easily the best thing about..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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

UCAS Tariff:

120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

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

DDM - DDD Grades / Points required

Must include a science subject at A-level

120 UCAS tariff points including a science subject at A-level or equivalent

Must include a science subject at A-level or equivalent

120 UCAS tariff points from a science-based diploma

Must be a science subject

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 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 Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 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 Wales

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£9,250 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 Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 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 Channel Islands

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SR
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25 Feb 15
I have had a good experience, learned a lot and made some good friends. My course was great and had practical seminars which helped us to learn a lot of new things. Career support...
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SR
Student Reviewer
16 Feb 15
It has been a good experience so far. The facilities are all in excellent condition and the practical elements of the course are easily the best thing about...
Read more
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University of Bedfordshire
University of Bedfordshire , Luton

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University of Bedfordshire
Park Square Luton LU1 3JU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Luton  0.2 miles away

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