Why study BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy at BU?
- The course has excellent lecturer-to-student ratio meaning more support, education and resource availability
- Our purpose-built facilities include a rehabilitation suite, simulation hospital wards and a community home setting, so you can put your learning into practice
- Gain real-world experience from placements throughout the course in a diverse array of clinical settings
- Your learning will be delivered by a range of research-active staff with relevant clinical expertise and knowledge
- This course will teach you the techniques to manage patient’s physical, psychological and social wellbeing
- Excellent graduate employment with 95% of graduates employed or in further study within 15 months of finishing.
Funding support: UK Physiotherapy students may be eligible for a non-repayable government training grant of at least £5,000 a year. Find out more information about the funding.
Course accreditation and approval:
The accreditation and approval bodies on our BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy will allow you to work anywhere in the world with your qualification. On successful completion of this course, you can:
- Apply to become a registered physiotherapist with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Become a professional member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
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Key information
Next start date:
September 2025, September 2026
Location:
Bournemouth University, Lansdowne Campus
Duration:
3 years, including mandatory placements
Accreditations:
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Required subjects:
Biology, Human Biology, Physical Education, Applied Human Biology, Health & Social Care, Sport, Sport & Exercise Science, Applied Science
Entry requirements:
For September 2025 entry: 128-144 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent, including 40 points in a required subject. BTEC Extended Diploma of DDM.
For more information check out our full entry requirements.
International entry requirements:
For September 2025 entry: If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent. For more information check out our international entry requirements.