BSc Physiotherapy
University of Greater Manchester
About this course
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy is a physiotherapy degree focused on the clinical assessment, treatment and management of patients across various healthcare settings. Core topics include Research Methods. Students complete a total of 1000 hours of practice-based learning across multiple placements, and the curriculum is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. The first year introduces the profession, applied human physiology, clinical enquiry, and movement assessment in the upper and lower quadrants alongside early clinical placement experience. The second year examines pathophysiology, cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, neurological physiotherapy, and spinal and peripheral musculoskeletal physiotherapy, supported by further clinical placements. The final year covers complex cases, orthopaedics, trauma and rheumatology, and an elective placement, concluding with a physiotherapy dissertation.
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Entry requirements
120 UCAS points. We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels and BTECs. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points. For most courses, we are also able to consider non-tariffable qualifications. Please note that this course is only available to Home students. Your Level 3 subjects must include biology; for instance, A-level Biology or BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science. If you’re undertaking A-levels in Biology, Chemistry or Physics, you’ll be expected to pass the science practical assessment. You should also have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) including English, Mathematics and Science. Please contact us for a list of acceptable GCSE equivalents. You’ll also need to show that you have relevant work experience; for instance working or volunteering in a healthcare setting such as physiotherapy service, GP practice or with other allied health professionals (AHPs). For guidance regarding acceptable alternative qualifications, please contact admissions-team@greatermanchester.ac.uk. Qualifications gained outside England and Wales will be assessed on an individual basis according to guidance by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). We are happy to consider alternative qualifications and relevant work experience. The Recognition of Prior Certificated Learning (RPCL) or Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) route may be used for entry. Please contact the programme leader for details. If your application is successfully shortlisted, you’ll be invited to a group interview where you’ll be expected to complete a variety of assessments. These include a fun-based group activity, individual face-to-face interview, and written and practical-based skills tasks. The interview panel will include academic staff and service users. The aim is to observe your communication and problem-solving skills in addition to ascertaining your suitability for the programme. We’re seeking students who can demonstrate commitment to a physiotherapy career, who have excellent communication skills, the academic ability and a caring and compassionate nature. If you’re successful at the interview stage, you’ll be asked to undergo occupational health screening and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You’ll need to demonstrate that you’re of good health and good character and satisfactorily pass occupational health sc
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 67%
- Learning opportunities: 69%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 50%
- Organisation and management: 39%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 44%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 88 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 74%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 77%
- Caring personal services: 6%
- Therapy professionals: 4%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 2%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 93%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 84%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 88%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 91%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 2%
- South East: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 15%
- A degree: 5%
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.
- Accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Profession of Physiotherapy
- Applied Human Physiology
- Clinical Enquiry and Personal Development
- Human Movement, Analysis and Assessment in the Upper Quadrant
- Human Movement, Analysis and Assessment in the Lower Quadrant
- Pathophysiology of Illness and Injury
- Principles of Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
- Principles of Neurological Physiotherapy
- Principles of MSK Physiotherapy - Spinal
- Principles of MSK Physiotherapy - Peripheral
- Clinical Placement 1
- Clinical Placement 2
- Principles of Physiotherapy Management in Complex Cases
- Principles of Physiotherapy Management in Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rheumatology
- Physiotherapy Dissertation
- Clinical Placement 3
- Clinical Placement 4
- Clinical Placement - Elective
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at University of Greater Manchester earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £34,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £8,000 less than the UK median for Physiotherapy.
What do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at University of Greater Manchester do next?
88% 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 Greater Manchester?
67% 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 Greater Manchester?
The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physiotherapy at University of Greater Manchester 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. Accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
How many students continue on BSc Physiotherapy at University of Greater Manchester?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.