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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Physiotherapy

Bristol, UWE

(4.2)
138 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Physiotherapy course at Bristol, UWE.

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A level

Grade B in Biology, Human Biology or PE. 120 points from A2 subjects.

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Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at Bristol, UWE. These students are taking Physiotherapy or another course from the same subject area.

Physiotherapy
SubjectGrade
BiologyB
PsychologyA
ChemistryD
Physical EducationB
GeographyB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: B160

Here's what Bristol, UWE says about its Physiotherapy course.

Our BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the CSP, which means you can register as a physiotherapist with both once you graduate – something you’ll need to do to practise in this field.

With work-based training built in, and outstanding onsite facilities, you’ll learn what constitutes good physiotherapeutic practice and explore the theories and subjects that influence it.

Develop a holistic approach to your practice and learn from an inspirational, supportive team with a depth of physiotherapy experience in many areas. Discover how to work with patients, their families and other healthcare professionals to support rehabilitation and wellbeing – developing your inter-professional and interpersonal skills. The course has a strong practical focus, incorporating case-based learning and opportunities to engage with patients and professionals on placements, in class and online.

You’ll spend about a third of your time on placements in the NHS, and with specialist independent and voluntary sector employers, in a mix of environments.

Add international experience to your degree by working with our partner Lapin AMK in Finland or the University of the Arctic Circle in Tromso (Norway) through Erasmus. Physiotherapists are in demand across the UK, so you could work in a hospital or the community for the NHS or independent sector, in private practice, in sports and leisure centres, or for private or voluntary sector employers.

Source: Bristol, UWE

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

School of Health and Social Wellbeing

Location

Glenside Campus | Bristol

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Physiotherapy

Start date

14 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Bristol, UWE student reviews

(4.2)
Based on 138 reviews from Bristol, UWE's students and alumni
5 star
52%
4 star
31%
3 star
11%
2 star
1%
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Bristol, UWE

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Bristol, UWE students who took the Physiotherapy course - or another course in the same subject area.

Physiotherapy

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

96%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

99%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

90%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

98%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

90%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

96%

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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

99%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

86%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

80%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

80%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

81%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

85%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

93%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

84%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

96%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

98%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

96%

high

How well organised is your course?

86%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

94%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

95%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

89%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

94%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

94%

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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

95%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

75%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

91%

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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

88%

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My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

93%

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I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

95%

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I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

93%

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I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

81%

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I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

94%

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My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

90%

med

Student information

See who's studying at Bristol, UWE. These students are taking Physiotherapy or another course from the same subject area.

Physiotherapy
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female59%Male41%
Where students come from
International19%UK81%
Student performance
2:1 or above77%
Number of students355
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

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Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Bristol, UWE graduates who took Physiotherapy - or another course in the same subject area.

Allied health

Earnings

£25.9k

First year after graduation

£30.7k

Third year after graduation

£32.7k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Physiotherapy.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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