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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Physiotherapy course at Ulster University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
To include a grade B from one of: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Double Award Applied Science (grade BB) or CCEA GCE Single Award Life & Health Sciences (first taught Sept 2016).
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | Free |
| Republic of Ireland | Free |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B160
Here's what Ulster University says about its Physiotherapy course.
Are you willing to put patients first in everything you do, and treat all with respect, dignity and compassion? Are you aware that physiotherapists work in all areas of health (eg elderly care, intensive care, respiratory care, stroke care, mental health and orthopaedics) not just in musculoskeletal/sports injuries? Do you realise that, for the safety of their patients, all physiotherapy students are required to be vaccinated and to pass both a medical and an enhanced criminal record check? Do you appreciate that physiotherapy students are expected to act in the role of patients for their classmates during practical classes, and that this sometimes means being appropriately dressed for that activity? Are you prepared to put in a lot of work (20+ in-class hours in Year 1, plus plenty of home study)?... If so, this may be the course for you.
We will train you to cope with virtually all situations that physiotherapists meet professionally. We will also focus on your academic development, aiming to leave you able to: identify problems that need solving, seek out related information and critically appraise its value, come up with recommendations for tackling the initial problem, and produce a report/presentation with which to transmit your recommendations to an audience process 'academic revalidation'. For the most up-to-date course/module information, contact the course director Mr Leslie George, email [email protected]
Source: Ulster University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Magee Campus
Location
Derry~Londonderry | Derry-Londonderry
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Physiotherapy
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Ulster University reviews
Showing 68 reviews
Foundation year student
Iu2019ve really enjoyed my course as it gave me the ability to complete works In a range of different art/ design based subjects. It helped me experience different courses I never wouldu2019ve thought of doing. My tutors are all lovely and very supportive. Theyu2019ve made the course more enjoyable.
1 year ago
5th or higher year student
There are many clubs and societies offered for everyone at ulster university.
2 years ago
5th or higher year student
Campus life is great, everyone seems happy and comfortable in the environment. The uni is situated in a beautiful place and it has massive grounds to walk and a river nearby. The local town is great with great facilities for all.
2 years ago
5th or higher year student
At the moment I am travelling to uni which is proving quite expensive especially with the cost of fuel recently.
2 years ago
5th or higher year student
Academic support and welfare services are both excellent and there anytime when you need them.
2 years ago
5th or higher year student
The library is great and opened for all 24/7
2 years ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
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 Ulster University students who took the Physiotherapy course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
89%
med
Teaching on my course
89%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
86%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
85%
low
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
89%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
75%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
85%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
95%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
82%
med
Academic support
96%
med
Academic support
96%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
97%
med
Organisation and management
85%
med
Organisation and management
85%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
89%
med
How well organised is your course?
82%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
82%
low
Student voice
79%
med
Student voice
79%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
69%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
88%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
80%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
71%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
86%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
89%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
94%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
92%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
89%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
72%
low
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
92%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
92%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Ulster University. These students are taking Physiotherapy or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
| Health and Social Care | A | |||||
| Physical Education | A* | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Chemistry | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Physiotherapy at Ulster University.
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
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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