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

Physiotherapy

University of South Wales

(4.3)
1055 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Physiotherapy course at University of South Wales.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,B,B

To exclude General Studies. Desirable A Level subjects would include Biology or Human Biology.

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Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: B160

Here's what University of South Wales says about its Physiotherapy course.

Our hands-on physiotherapy degree is designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge required to flourish as a physiotherapist. You will graduate capable of practicing in a range of settings, and from a robust theoretical knowledge base that will set the tone for a career of effective practice.

You will build a fundamental understanding of medical sciences whilst also honing your technical skills and physical techniques associated with physiotherapy.

You will be trained to make a difference to people’s lives, using activities and movement to improve physical and mental health and wellbeing, and help people recover from injury and illness. Physiotherapists also help people achieve optimal health – from schoolchildren to older people in residential care.

You will work towards joining a well-established profession of over 60,000 practitioners, engaging in opportunities to learn with current health professionals and physiotherapists on placement with our health board partners across Wales.

Graduates will be eligible for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists, bringing a wide range of employment opportunities (subject to HCPC and CSP approval).

You will learn about the improvement of physical and mental health and wellbeing through the promotion of movement, activity and exercise, and social interaction. You will also undertake interprofessional learning and working with a range of other disciplines.

Modules focusing on basic and medical sciences, and foundations of assessment, diagnosis and management, are developed throughout all levels of the programme to underpin the management of increasingly complex situations.

Unfortunately as this course is funded by the NHS and students have to have placements in the local NHS Health Board we are unable to accept applications from overseas (Non EU) students.

Source: University of South Wales

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Physiotherapy at University of South Wales.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

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

Department

Care Sciences

Location

Pontypridd | Pontypridd

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Part-time

Subjects

• Physiotherapy

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

University of South Wales student reviews

(4.3)
Based on 1055 reviews from University of South Wales's students and alumni
5 star
56%
4 star
25%
3 star
14%
2 star
3%
1 star
2%
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1st year

Psychology

7 months ago

They did not honour the early payer discount, which they promised.

(1)
Finance

1st year

Psychology

7 months ago

Uni's advice team is very hostile against students they regard you as their enemy and Uni's accommodation team is careless about the problems within the halls including dirty blocks and issues among students inside the blocks

(1)
Overall

1st year student

1 year ago

The campus is situated away from the noise which it makes a beautiful comfort place for me to be.

(5)
University life

1st year student

1 year ago

I am supported well that I am managing to almost finish the year without much struggles

(5)
Finance

1st year student

1 year ago

they provided me with very good academic support that help my study

(5)
Support

1st year student

1 year ago

Library did a lot to me this academic year for both borrowing books or using it as place to study in. there one thing I am not happy with is the food being served in canteen, too small portion and too expensive. All other facilities are good.

(4)
Facilities

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of South Wales

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 University of South Wales students who took the Physiotherapy course - or another course in the same subject area.

Allied health

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

95%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

96%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

95%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

96%

high

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

93%

high

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

92%

med

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

95%

med

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?

86%

med

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

88%

med

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

89%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

78%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

85%

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?

90%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

98%

high

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

78%

med

How well organised is your course?

72%

med

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

80%

med

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

84%

med

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

92%

high

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

77%

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?

88%

high

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

62%

low

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

91%

high

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

65%

low

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

94%

high

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

100%

high

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

100%

high

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

88%

high

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

94%

high

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

88%

med

Student information

See who's studying at University of South Wales. These students are taking Physiotherapy or another course from the same subject area.

Allied health
Mode of study
Full-time90%Part-time10%
Gender ratio
Female58%Male41%Other1%
Where students come from
International19%UK81%
Student performance
2:1 or above32%
Number of students685
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
BiologyB
PsychologyB
Art and DesignB
ChemistryB
MathematicsC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Physiotherapy course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of South Wales graduates across each of those subject areas.

Subjects allied to medicine
Allied health

Graduate statistics

100%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

100%

In work, study or other activity

95%

Say it fits with future plans

90%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

13%

Therapy professionals

3%

Caring personal services

3%

Welfare and housing associate professionals

1%

Administrative occupations

Graduate statistics

86%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

85%

In work, study or other activity

90%

Say it fits with future plans

85%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

64%

Therapy professionals

13%

Welfare and housing associate professionals

4%

Administrative occupations

4%

Caring personal services

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of South Wales graduates who took Physiotherapy - or another course in the same subject area.

Allied health

Earnings

£23.1k

First year after graduation

£25.3k

Third year after graduation

£28.8k

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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