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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Select a an exam type
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.
Exam type
A levelA 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.
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Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£28,900 per year
Students from EU
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£28,900 per year
Students from International
£28900 Per year
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