BSc Physiotherapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy BSc (Hons), a physiotherapy degree within the field of physiotherapy. The course incorporates multiple practice placement modules across the second and third years to provide hands-on experience in clinical settings. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through modules such as Developing Core Professional Values, Applied Functional Anatomy and Movement, Exploring Population Health, Neurological Practice, Cardiorespiratory Practice, and Neuromusculoskeletal Practice. The second year advances clinical understanding with modules including Practice Placement 1, Rehabilitation in Physiotherapy Practice, Complexity Management Throughout the Lifespan, Practice Placement 2, Practice Placement 3, and Exploring Evidence to Inform Practice. The third year focuses on advanced practice and transition to autonomous work through Practice Placement 4, Practice Placement 5, Leadership for Practice Development, Enhancing Person Centered Care and Professional Development, and Embedding Evidence into Practice.
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Entry requirements
You also need one of the following qualifications for our Physiotherapy BSc: Five GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade C and 112 UCAS points, which could comprise of (but not restricted to): A Level: BBC (must include a biology or human biology focus and excludes general studies). The biology module should be at grade B IB: 32 points (include health or science based) BTEC: DMM (include health or science based) Access to HE Diploma : 45 credits at level 3 (with a health or biology focus. To include 30 credits at merit level and 15 at distinction) T Level in health: Merit. Other Entry Requirements: Applicants should also be able to evidence: Commitment and motivation to undertake academic study and upholding professional values. Knowledge of their awareness of the scope of physiotherapy practice and motivation to complete all requirements of the course. Both aspects should be evidenced within the personal statement and interview process. Additional Entry Requirements: All candidates should be approved following an interview where the academic interests, required maturity, moral values and ethics of the individual is assessed. Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) report and successful occupational health screening. Occupational Health Clearance: All healthcare students are required to undertake a standard Occupational Health Clearance which will assess your health and immunisation record and assess your fitness for the programme you have chosen. Courses such as midwifery, dental nursing and paramedic science also require an enhanced Occupational Health clearance and appropriate immunisation to undertake exposed prone procedures (EPP). Without the enhanced occupational health clearance your ability to attend some clinical placements/activities in Trust ar
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What students say
Based on about 94 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 185 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 81%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 17%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 35 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 60%
- Other Health Professionals: 20%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 35%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 24%
- London: 9%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 140 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 73%
- Access course: 4%
- A degree: 14%
- Other HE qualification: 9%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Developing Core Professional Values
- Applied Functional Anatomy and Movement
- Exploring Population Health
- Neurological Practice
- Cardiorespiratory Practice
- Neuromusculoskeletal Practice
- Practice Placement 1
- Rehabilitation in Physiotherapy Practice
- Complexity Management Throughout the Lifespan
- Practice Placement 2
- Practice Placement 3
- Exploring Evidence to Inform Practice
- Practice Placement 4
- Practice Placement 5
- Leadership for Practice Development
- Enhancing Person Centered Care and Professional Development
- Embedding Evidence into Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at University of Northampton earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £33,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Physiotherapy.
What do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at University of Northampton do next?
90% 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 Northampton?
87% 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 Northampton?
The typical offer is 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Physiotherapy at University of Northampton?
81% of students continued into their second year, and 17% left higher education.