**Why study BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy at BU**?
- The course maintains small cohort sizes resulting in excellent lecturer-to-student ratio meaning more support, education and resource availability
- Newly-built facilities at our Bournemouth Gateway Building include a plinth suite, simulation hospital ward and community home setting, to put your learning into practice
- Gain real-world experience from placements throughout the course in a diverse array of clinical settings
- Your learning will be delivered by a range of research-active staff with relevant clinical expertise and knowledge
- This course will teach you the techniques to manage patient’s physical, psychological and social wellbeing
- Excellent graduate employment with 100% of graduates employed or in further study within 15 months of finishing.
**Funding support**: Physiotherapy students may be eligible for a non-repayable government training grant of at least £5,000 a year. Find out more information about the funding: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund
All statistics shown throughout this page are taken from Unistats, Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE), BU institutional data and Ipsos MORI (National Student Survey) unless otherwise stated.
Course Details - Modules
First year core units include; Science for Physiotherapy, Communication for Physiotherapy Practice, Foundations for Professional, Practice and Research, Physiotherapy Management of the Inpatient, Exercise, Movement and Rehabilitation plus Physiotherapy Portfolio Units – Orientation and 1.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Health and Care Professions Council
Physiotherapy, Chartered Society of
How to Apply
26 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:
B50
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
136 - 152 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent, including 40 points in a required subject.
Required subjects:
A Level: Biology, Human Biology, Physical Education
BTEC: Applied Human Biology
136 - 152 tariff points from Scottish Highers, including 33 points in a required subject.
134 - 144 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades including a minimum of 15 level 3 credits in a required subject
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by either an A-level in a required subject with 40 points or a vocational qualification in a required subject with 48 points.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by either an A-level in a required subject with 40 points or a vocational qualification in a required subject with 48 points.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by either an A-level in a required subject with 40 points or a vocational qualification in a required subject with 48 points.
33 - 34 points, including grade H5 in a required subject.
144 UCAS tariff points (Grade DDD) in a required subject.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by either an A-level in a required subject with 40 points or a vocational qualification in a required subject with 48 points.
Distinction, Distinction, Distinction (144 UCAS tariff points) in a required subject.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by either an A-level in a required subject with 40 points or a vocational qualification in a required subject with 48 points.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by either an A-level in a required subject with 40 points or a vocational qualification in a required subject with 48 points.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by either an A-level in a required subject with 40 points or a vocational qualification in a required subject with 48 points.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by either an A-level in a required subject with 40 points or a vocational qualification in a required subject with 48 points.
136 – 152 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of two Principal Subjects, including 40 points in a required subject.
AccessBU: AccessBU provides you with the opportunity to tell us about your circumstances that are not always evident in your UCAS application. This widening access initiative also considers relevant criteria such as being in care or if you live in an area with a low participation rate in Higher Education - if you are eligible, your offer could be up to 16 UCAS tariff points below the published tariff.
Apprenticeships: We recognise the transferable knowledge and skills gained through apprenticeships and welcome applications from students with a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship recognised by the Institute for Apprenticeships. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Deferred entry: We are happy to consider eligible applicants for deferred entry. If you have already submitted your application, please submit your deferral request through our website.
Direct entry: We welcome applications from students who have previously studied at degree level at other institutions and wish to transfer onto a BU course. Our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) procedure enables credit awarded from one institution to contribute to a BU award, subject to an application process. Please visit our RPL webpage for more information.
Mature applicants: We recognise that mature applicants may have a wealth of experience rather than formal qualifications, so we’ll consider your application on these merits if included in your application. You’ll need to apply to BU in the usual way through UCAS and you may be invited to an interview to discuss your suitability for the course based on the experience you tell us about in your application.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
7.0
IELTS (Academic) 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component of writing, speaking, listening and reading.
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
63%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
60%
Go onto work and study:
85%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
EU
16500.0
Year 1
International
16500.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year.
Visit Bournemouth University's website for full details.
Provider information
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Poole
BH12 5BB
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