BSc Physiotherapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy is an undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy. Core topics include Research Methods. The course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council, enabling graduates to register for professional practice. Students complete at least 1,000 hours of work-based clinical placements across various healthcare settings. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Movement, Pathophysiology For Contemporary Physiotherapy, and Health Improvement and Fundamentals of Exercise. The second year builds upon clinical assessment techniques with Musculoskeletal Pathology and Treatment, Neurological Pathology and Treatment, and Cardiorespiratory pathology and treatment, alongside early practice modules and a Project Proposal. The final year focuses on advanced professional capabilities through Management Of Complex Conditions, Leadership and the global practitioner, and further clinical practice placements culminating in a Research Project.
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Entry requirements
120-128 UCAS Tariff Points, You can find out more about the tariff and qualification options from the UCAS tariff table. Offers are tailored to the individual applicant and their circumstances and can be across the tariff range. Applicants who meet our contextual information criteria will be offered at the bottom of the range. GCSE English Language, mathematics and Biology or Combined Science at grade 4/C or above. Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths and Adult Literacy and Numeracy are also accepted. A full list of acceptable level 2 qualifications can be found here: Level 2 Acceptable Entry Requirements . FITNESS TO PRACTISE All offers of a place are subject to satisfactory health screening. Further information will be provided following acceptance of an offer (and no earlier than three months before the course start date). Please note that Professional Bodies, such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), have certain requirements regarding the health and good character status of applicants and students. Please read the NMC and HCPC information to find out more. For more information about core competencies and medical fitness to train please click here . In some instances, an applicant may be invited to attend a professional practice panel to discuss any recommended reasonable adjustments, and whether or not core professional competencies are achievable. For information about Medical Clearance and vaccination requirements click here . DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK If you accept an offer of a place we require you to comply with an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) background clearance check. Details on the policy can be found here. If you think you have a criminal conviction You will need to submit a Criminal Record Self Disclosure Form as part of the process For more information on this and the form itself, please refer to Self-disclosure of criminal record. GCSEs: GCSE English Language, Maths and Biology (or Combined Science) at C/4 or above. A-levels: BBB-ABB to include Biology or PE at grade B (40 points). T-levels: M. T levels Healthcare Science and Health are accepted for entry to this course. Access to HE: 30 Credits at Distinction & 15 at Merit to include 21 credits in Biology or Human Physiology. Scottish Highers: AABB-AAAB to include A (33 points) in Biology. Irish LC Highers: A2x4 – A1, A2x 3 to include A2 (30 points) in Biology. Other experience: Applicants are
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What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 85%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 5%
- North West: 45%
- East Midlands: 10%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 40%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 20%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- Other qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Core Physiotherapy Assessment and Management Skills
- Health Improvement and Fundamentals of Exercise
- Personal And Professional Development
- Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Movement
- Pathophysiology For Contemporary Physiotherapy
- Introduction to Research
- Musculoskeletal Pathology and Treatment
- Neurological Pathology and Treatment
- Cardiorespiratory pathology and treatment
- Physiotherapy Practice 1
- Physiotherapy Practice 2
- Project Proposal
- Management Of Complex Conditions
- Contemporary issues and advancing physiotherapy
- Leadership and the global practitioner
- Physiotherapy Practice 3
- Physiotherapy Practice 4
- Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at University of Cumbria earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £34,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Physiotherapy.
What do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at University of Cumbria do next?
100% 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 Cumbria?
91% 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 Cumbria?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physiotherapy at University of Cumbria accredited?
Yes. 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 Cumbria?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.