BSc Physiotherapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, a physiotherapy degree centred on human movement, clinical assessment, and rehabilitation interventions. The course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, incorporating clinical placements across all three years. The first year covers foundational subjects through Human structure, function and exercise, Holistic physiotherapy assessment and interventions, and Practice placement one: holistic therapy in practice. The second year focuses on applied health management with modules such as Neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy, Physiotherapeutic acute care and disease management, and Practice placement three: collaboration in therapy practice. The final year addresses advanced clinical settings and independent research through Managing complexity in physiotherapy, Growth and leadership in therapies, and the Physiotherapy project.
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Entry requirements
120 UCAS tariff points including 112 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent. (Must include an A-level science subject (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) or PE). GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 English. Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 71%
- Learning opportunities: 60%
- Assessment and feedback: 59%
- Academic support: 64%
- Organisation and management: 36%
- Learning resources: 58%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 50%
- Other Health Professionals: 30%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 40%
- London: 45%
- South East: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a physiotherapist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Silver for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional identity
- Academic skills for therapists
- Human structure, function and exercise
- Practice placement one: holistic therapy in practice
- Developing therapeutic relationships
- Holistic physiotherapy assessment and interventions
- Practice placement two: enabling in therapy practice
- Evidence-informed therapy
- Collaborative therapies
- Practice placement three: collaboration in therapy practice
- Physiotherapeutic acute care and disease management
- Neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy
- Managing complexity in physiotherapy
- Practice placement four: complexity in therapy practice
- Physiotherapy project
- Practice placement five: quality in therapy practice
- Growth and leadership in therapies
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at University of Bedfordshire earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £16,500 and £32,500. The £24,500 median after five years is £8,500 less than the UK median for Physiotherapy.
What do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at University of Bedfordshire do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physiotherapy at University of Bedfordshire?
71% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Physiotherapy at University of Bedfordshire?
The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physiotherapy at University of Bedfordshire accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a physiotherapist.
How many students continue on BSc Physiotherapy at University of Bedfordshire?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.