BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy at Teesside University

Programme overview

A three-year degree approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, developing safe, autonomous practitioners skilled in movement analysis, clinical reasoning, therapeutic exercise and communication. Teaching uses labs, a simulated ward space, a hydrotherapy pool and a simulation suite, alongside practice placements.

What you will study

Year 1 covers Foundation Skills for Physiotherapy Practice, Foundations of Functional Anatomy, Introduction to Human Physiology, Professionalism and Evidence-based Practice. Year 2 covers Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice, Neurological Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy in Cardiovascular and Respiratory Practice, Evidence-based Physiotherapy Rehabilitation and Practice Placements 2a and 2b. The final year covers Applied Clinical Reasoning, a Dissertation, an Elective Placement and Practice Placements 3a and 3b.

Career pathways

Employment within the NHS, private sector or charitable trusts, in hospitals, GP surgeries, schools, industry and the community, as well as clinical research and teaching; graduates can register with the HCPC and apply for chartered membership of the CSP.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer 128-144 UCAS tariff points. Level 3 academic study and a minimum of three GCSEs at grade 4 (C) including English language, maths and science (Level 2 Functional Skills can substitute for English and maths). 128-144 points from three A levels or T levels including 40 points from a science or social science subject (general studies and critical thinking excluded); AS levels acceptable only alongside other qualifications at grade B or above; Access course in a science or health subject at 128-144 points; BTEC Extended Diploma 128-144 points (DDM) in a science or health-related subject; CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care 144 points (A); Irish Leaving Certificate 128-144 points including 24 points from a science or social science; NVQ not acceptable; Scottish Highers 128-144 points including 27 points in a science or social science; Advanced Highers 128-144 points including 48 points in a science or social science. Selection includes shortlisting and interview mapped to NHS Constitution values; offers are conditional on evidence of qualifications, a work-based risk assessment, satisfactory references and, where required, an enhanced DBS check. International applicants: IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in every component, or TOEFL 100/120 combined with a Teesside University English language test, before an unconditional offer; interviews for shortlisted applicants are held in person, by video call or by secure web link.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). International undergraduate degree rate; tuition only Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time

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