Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
University of Southampton
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Qualification

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

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Location

Main Site - Highfield Campus

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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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Main Site - Highfield Campus

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3 Years

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Course info

Become a physiotherapist and change lives with BSc Physiotherapy at the University of Southampton, a course ranked 3rd in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2024.On your three-year Physiotherapy degree you will learn how to become a physiotherapist who can manage complex cases, and help people with many healthcare issues. You will discover how to treat mobility problems caused by illness, injury, and ageing and learn how to improve peoples physical activity and their quality of life.You ...Read more

Become a physiotherapist and change lives with BSc Physiotherapy at the University of Southampton, a course ranked 3rd in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2024.On your three-year Physiotherapy degree you will learn how to become a physiotherapist who can manage complex cases, and help people with many healthcare issues. You will discover how to treat mobility problems caused by illness, injury, and ageing and learn how to improve people's physical activity and their quality of life.You will join a supportive community of students and academic staff, who will be available to help you at every stage of your journey from student to Physiotherapist.Our three year degree provides eligibility to register with the Health and Care Professions Council. As a graduate you will also be entitled to register with 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.
83/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
2nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
20th
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.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Physiotherapy graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Physiotherapy graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
19 Feb 25

I have made good friends. Sometimes during placement I struggle to balance work and social..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
19 Feb 25

The staff are really supportive and care about you personally too, but the course can get very busy or..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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

Access to HE Diploma:

D:39,M:6 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,D3,M2 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

A Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

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

H1,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):

DD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

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

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):

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

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF):

D Grades / Points required

T Level:

D Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

B Grades / Points required

to including pure science subject (e.g. Biology, Chemistry or Physics). A Pass in Science subject practicals is required where applicable.

We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject).Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4.

Science based Access to HE Diploma with 39 distinctions and 6 merits. This must be Science based.

including a pure science subject.

A Level students also taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will be made an alternative offer of A Level grades ABB, to including a pure science subject, plus grade A in the EPQ. Pass in Science subject practicals is required where applicable.

Pass, with overall score of 34 points with 17 at higher level and a pure science subject at higher level.

Including pure science subject.Applicants also need to hold Ordinary Level English and Maths at O4 or higher.

DD in the BTEC Diploma plus A in a pure science A-level

We do not accept the BTEC Extended Diploma without a pure science A-Level at grade A. If you are studying the National Extended Diploma then a typical offer would be DDD plus an A-level in a pure science at grade A.

DD in the BTEC National Diploma plus A in a pure science A-level

D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AB in A-level subjects including a pure science at Grade A.

We do not accept the BTEC National Extended Diploma without a pure science A-Level at grade A. If you are studying the National Extended Diploma then a typical offer would be DDD plus an A-level in a pure science at grade A.

D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus AB in A-level subjects including a pure science at Grade A.

Health – An overall distinction with grade A in the core element supporting the therapy team specialism

AA from two A levels including a pure science subject and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate.

Popular A-level subjects

Physiotherapy

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

Biology
78%
Chemistry
56%
Psychology
33%
Mathematics
32%
Geography
13%
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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 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 Scotland

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

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

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

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

£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 fee has been confirmed.

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

£28,900 per year

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Students from EU

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

£28,900 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 International

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£28900 Per year

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Latest reviews

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SR
Student Reviewer
19 Feb 25
Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
I have made good friends. Sometimes during placement I struggle to balance work and social...
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SR
Student Reviewer
19 Feb 25
Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
The staff are really supportive and care about you personally too, but the course can get very busy or...
Read more
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University of Southampton
University of Southampton , Southampton

The University of Southampton is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group, internationally renowned for its education...

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University of Southampton
Highfield Southampton Hampshire SO17 1BJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: St Denys  0.6 miles away

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