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Physiotherapy Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor & Master
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Student Reviews
Overall student satisfaction
55
/100
539 total respondents
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2024. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students
Salary
Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students
Salary of all UK Graduates of Physiotherapy
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25513 | £25663 | £29497 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £27000 | £22950 - £27788 | £25394 - £33091 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 27, 2024
All Physiotherapy courses in the UK
All Physiotherapy courses in the UK
Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25988 | £25978 | £29925 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25285 - £27215 | £23279 - £28328 | £26236 - £33631 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
Jobs & Career Perspectives
Career perspectives for Physiotherapy
15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
Current jobs
Among graduates of Physiotherapy who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
Typical employers for graduates of Physiotherapy
- National Health Services
- Private Hospitals
- Sport Clubs
- Gyms and Leisure Centres
- Residential and Nursing Homes
- Health Centres
- Private Practices
- Higher Education Institutions
- Local Authorities
- Healthcare Charities
Specialisations within Physiotherapy
- Pediatrics
- Obstetrics
- Sports
- Neurology
- Orthopedic
- Geriatrics
- Post Operative
- Cardiovascular
Jobs of graduates of Physiotherapy (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Physiotherapy at Northumbria University
| 90% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Therapy professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Physiotherapy
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Physiotherapy, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
FAQ
Physiotherapy is the study of the planning and execution of treatment programmes to prevent or remedy physical dysfunction, relieve pain and prevent further disability.
The median salary of graduates of Physiotherapy was £25513 15 months after graduation, £25663 3 years after graduation and £29497 5 years after graduation.
- The following degrees are offered for Physiotherapy studies:
- Masters in Physiotherapy - MPhysio
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Bachelor of Science - BSc
- Master of Science - MSc
- Master of Science (Honours) - Msci (Hons)
- Master of Science (Postgraduate) - MSc (PG)
- Master of Veterinary Physiotherapy - MVetPhys
- Master of Science (Undergraduate) - MSc (UG)
- Master of Arts or Master of Science - MA/MSc
- Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip