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Physiotherapy

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 22/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
Main Site - Highfield Campus
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Course summary

Become a physiotherapist and change lives with BSc Physiotherapy at the University of Southampton, a course ranked 3rd in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2024.

On your three-year Physiotherapy degree you will learn how to become a physiotherapist who can manage complex cases, and help people with many healthcare issues. You will discover how to treat mobility problems caused by illness, injury, and ageing and learn how to improve people's physical activity and their quality of life.

You will join a supportive community of students and academic staff, who will be available to help you at every stage of your journey from student to Physiotherapist.

Our three year degree provides eligibility to register with the Health and Care Professions Council. As a graduate you will also be entitled to register with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

Modules

We have a varied range of modules for all years, to ensure you have the learning opportunities to deliver patient care confidently.

Examples of core modules for year one include:

An Introduction to Professional Practice (Level 4)
Applied Health Sciences for Physiotherapy
Clinical Assessment and Treatment
Foundations of Health Sciences for Physiotherapy
Human Movement and Function (FPP)
Observational Placement Physiotherapy
Practice Placement 1 Physio
Principles of Health Sciences for Physiotherapy

For a full list of the modules available, please visit the course page.

Please note: information included was correct at time of publication, March 2024.

Assessment method

Throughout your degree you'll be supported to achieve your best in assessments by our vibrant Health Sciences community, your Personal Academic Tutor, and your Practice Mentor.

The learning activities for this course include the following: lectures, classes and tutorials, coursework, individual and group projects and independent learning (studying on your own).

We’ll assess you using: essays, oral presentations, written and practical exams and placement assessment.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Health and Care Professions Council
  • Physiotherapy, Chartered Society of
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site - Highfield Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 22/09/2025

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29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
B160
Institution code:
S27
Campus name:
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
B160
Institution code:
S27
Campus name:
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - AAB

to including pure science subject (e.g. Biology, Chemistry or Physics). A Pass in Science subject practicals is required where applicable.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

We do not accept the BTEC National Extended Diploma without a pure science A-Level at grade A. If you are studying the National Extended Diploma then a typical offer would be DDD plus an A-level in a pure science at grade A.

Access to HE Diploma - D: 39 credits M: 6 credits

Science based Access to HE Diploma with 39 distinctions and 6 merits. This must be Science based.

Scottish Higher

We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD

DD in the BTEC National Diploma plus A in a pure science A-level

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D

D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AB in A-level subjects including a pure science at Grade A.

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)

We do not accept the BTEC Extended Diploma without a pure science A-Level at grade A. If you are studying the National Extended Diploma then a typical offer would be DDD plus an A-level in a pure science at grade A.

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - DD

DD in the BTEC Diploma plus A in a pure science A-level

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) - D

D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus AB in A-level subjects including a pure science at Grade A.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points

Pass, with overall score of 34 points with 17 at higher level and a pure science subject at higher level.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - B

AA from two A levels including a pure science subject and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate.

Extended Project - A

A Level students also taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will be made an alternative offer of A Level grades ABB, to including a pure science subject, plus grade A in the EPQ. Pass in Science subject practicals is required where applicable.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H2, H2, H2, H2, H2

Including pure science subject. Applicants also need to hold Ordinary Level English and Maths at O4 or higher.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, M2

including a pure science subject.

T Level - D

Health – An overall distinction with grade A in the core element supporting the therapy team specialism

GCSEs: Minimum of GCSE Maths and English Language (A*-C or 4-9)

Recent relevant study within the last 3 years.

You may be required to attend a selection day and complete satisfactory Occupational Health and Police Checks.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7with a minimum of 6.5 in all components.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

A proportion of students who enrolled on this course in previous years exceeded their offer conditions securing their place on their chosen course with grades higher than our published entry criteria.

We encourage all applicants with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, to apply to study with us. Applicants who qualify for contextual admissions will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.

Learn more on the University of Southampton website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
Channel Islands£9535Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9535Year 1
EU£29400Year 1
International£29400Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Please see our website for further details and updates: www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page

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