Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
Oxford Brookes University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) and other courses in Physiotherapy at Oxford Brookes University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Physiotherapy.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Physiotherapy courses of Oxford Brookes University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Physiotherapy
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Physiotherapy at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £25000 | £28500 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £25500 | £21000 - £27000 | £25000 - £30000 |
All Physiotherapy courses of Oxford Brookes University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Physiotherapy
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25513 | £24708 | £28144 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £27000 | £21984 - £27263 | £23821 - £31232 |
All Physiotherapy courses in the UK
Course Description
Our popular Physiotherapy course covers the use of physical and psychological approaches in the promotion, restoration and maintenance of health and wellbeing. The course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
The National Health Service (NHS) values are woven into the course and our recruitment process. You should have a caring and compassionate nature and respect for others. You will also need to have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
On the course you will: -learn in clinical settings with international and national reputations -undertake the 1,000 hours of clinical practice required to qualify as a chartered physiotherapist.
On graduating you’ll be fully prepared to work in the current healthcare environment. We have a high graduate employability rate of over 90%.
We welcome UK, EU and international applicants. If you already have a relevant bachelor's degree but would like to pursue physiotherapy, we offer a pre-registration master's course.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) at Oxford Brookes University
90% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Including 40 UCAS Tariff points from one biological science subject, such as: Biology, Physical Education or Psychology.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
At the time of application you will be expected to demonstrate some work or observational experience in physiotherapy. You should include a reflection of this in your personal statement on your UCAS form. The reflective statement should demonstrate your commitment to Physiotherapy and show that you have an understanding of the depth and breadth of the profession. See Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Applicants should be able to demonstrate on their UCAS form a sustained period of experience (paid or voluntary) of caring and helping others in a health or social care environment.
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | IELTS 6.5 overall. Reading 6.5. Writing 6.5. Listening 6.5. Speaking 6.5 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £18050 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Tuition fees for International students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students. Oxford Brookes University intends to maintain its fees for new and returning Home students at the maximum permitted level.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Oxford Brookes University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University was established in 1865, in the town of Oxford. This higher education institution operates from three main campuses: Headington, Wheatley, and Harcourt Hill - with a secondary campus in Swindon devoted to Nursing and a variety of CPD courses. This university performs strongly both in the areas of academics and athletics, holding prestigious achievements in both domains.
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Student composition of Oxford Brookes University
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Total number of students enrolled at Oxford Brookes University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11520
- postgraduates:
- 2880
- Total:
- 14400
Where is this programme taught
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) | Glasgow Caledonian University | 98% | 5% | 3% | £9250 £9250 | £14500 £15200 | 227 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) | Teesside University | 54% | 0% | 9% | £9250 | £15000 | 155 | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time | |
Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) | The University of Winchester | 73% | 0% | 4% | £9250 | £21800 | 134 | Winchester | On campus Full-time | |
Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) | University of Southampton | 93% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £28900 | 162 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 70% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £27200 | 154 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Physiotherapy BSc BSc (Hons) | St George's, University of London | 32% | 0% | 0% | £9250 £9250 | £17250 £19150 | 154 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) | Sheffield Hallam University | 39% | 1% | 3% | £9250 | £15860 £16655 | 140 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) | University of Cumbria | 25% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £16000 | 134 | Carlisle | On campus Full-time | |
Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) | University of East Anglia | - | 5% | 4% | £9250 | £20600 | 171 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) | University College Birmingham | - | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £13500 | 161 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time |