Physiotherapy
University of Brighton
UCAS Code: B160 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Brighton
UCAS Code: B160 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
ABB to include Biology, Human Biology or Physical Education.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma in Science with 45 credits at Level 3. Must include Biological Science.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4). Minimum of three subjects to include English language and maths.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Must include three subjects at Higher Level, including HL 6 in biology.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Must include English and Biology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM, together with an A-level in Biology, Human Biology or Physical Education at grade B. BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences is accepted on its own.
T Level
Health; Healthcare Science or Science T Level is accepted on this course.
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About this course
**Physiotherapists help improve their patients wellbeing and quality of life through advice, exercise and education. Seeing patients progress and regain function makes it an incredibly rewarding career.**
We're 3rd in the UK for physiotherapy courses in the Guardian University Guide 2025 and our accredited physiotherapy degree will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed for professional practice.
University study includes anatomy, physiology, exercise prescription, surgery and orthopaedics, learning in our physiotherapy facilities which include physio rooms and an exercise rehabilitation gym.
On placement you'll work with senior physiotherapists and other health professionals.
This course is also available as a degree apprenticeship for students who are employed in a healthcare setting.
**Top reasons to choose this course**
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
- 3rd in the UK for physiotherapy courses – Guardian University Guide 2025.
- On-campus facilities include a physiotherapy exercise rehabilitation gym, physiotherapy suites and a virtual anatomy lab.
- Clinical placements in settings including hospitals, rehabilitation centres and patients’ homes plus an opportunity to gain a global perspective in Kenya.
- Non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each academic year.
- 95% of our graduates are in work or further study 15 months after their degree – Graduate Outcomes Survey.
- Brighton is in the UK top 25% for graduate earnings in allied health, three years after graduating – Longitudinal Education Outcomes 2022.
Modules
**Year 1**
The Physiotherapist as a Professional 1
Foundations of Physiotherapy Patient Management
Applied Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Foundations of Physiotherapy Assessment
Foundations of Physiotherapy Treatment Skills
Exercise for Health and Rehabilitation
**Year 2**
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in Contemporary Healthcare
Physiotherapy Management in Acute Care Settings
Physiotherapy Across the Lifespan
Research Methods in Healthcare
The Physiotherapist as a Professional 2
Practice Placement 1
**Final year**
Clinical Practice Placements 2, 3, 4 and 5
Research for Evidence-based Practice
The Physiotherapist as a Professional 3
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Extra funding
This course is eligible for an NHS bursary. For details see: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/learning-support-fund/new-student-funding
The Uni
Brighton
School of Education, Sport and Health Sciences
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