BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy at Bournemouth University

Programme overview

Physiotherapists improve the lives of people with physical and psychosocial difficulties; the course develops knowledge of human movement and function to maximise each patient's potential. Accreditations: Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).

Department: Health & Social Care | Duration: 3 years, including mandatory placements | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027, September 2028 | Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core units: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology, Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Introduction to Research, Communication Skills and Professionalism, Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiotherapy, Practice Learning 1. Year 2: Neurological Physiotherapy, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Conducting Research, Practice Learning 2 and 3. Year 3: Practice Learning 4 and 5.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared to work as autonomous physiotherapists; 95% of students are working or in further study within 15 months of finishing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For September 2027 entry: 128–144 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades ABB–AAA) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent; BTEC Extended Diploma (DDM–DDD) and T Levels (Merit) accepted. IB Diploma: 31 to 34 points. GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or C). English: IELTS (Academic) 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

International applicants: GBP 20,685 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

Intake: September 2027, September 2028

Duration: 3 years, including mandatory placements

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/22e93c90/bournemouth-university/courses?studyYear=2027

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