Robert Gordon University
Physiotherapy MPhysio
Robert Gordon University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 35 graduates of Physiotherapy MPhysio at Robert Gordon University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .

Overall student satisfaction
94 /100
35 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Physiotherapy

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of 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
Median salary £26000 £25500 £29000
25-75 percentile range £25000 - £26000 £24000 - £28000 £26500 - £31500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Physiotherapy

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25000 £24708 £28144
25-75 percentile range £24500 - £25030 £21984 - £27263 £23821 - £31232

Course Description

As a Physiotherapist you’ll work to promote patient’s health and wellbeing, and restore their movement and function to as near normal as possible, in a wide variety of health settings; from intensive care units to Premier League sports clubs. You’ll have the opportunity to make a positive difference to patient’s lives in this rewarding career.

This practically applied course will enable you to effectively assess and treat a wide variety of patients, with an ability to analyse and evaluate your practice, in order to meet the demands of the rapidly changing health sector; with competencies beyond those expected of a graduate. The vital clinical placement aspect of the course will provide you with the practical and real-world experiences which will help to enhance your employability after graduation and give you an insight into how you will change tomorrow for your patients.

The former BSc version of this course is ranked 1st in the UK for graduate prospects, and 1st in Scotland for teaching quality and student experience. The Times Good University Guide 2018, published in 2017

Accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).

Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a physiotherapist.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Physiotherapy MPhysio at Robert Gordon University

95% Therapy professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

To include two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. English or a subject requiring the use of English is also required at GCSE grade 6/B.

Only alongside other qualifications

Only alongside other qualifications

To include English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) and 2 subjects from Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics. Applicants must achieve grades BBBB in their 5th year in order to be invited to interview.

Only acceptable when combined with other qualifications. A science subject is required. Please contact the Admissions Office for further information.

To include Higher Level English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) and 2 further HL subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics at grade 5. One further subject is also required at Standard Level grade 5.

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications. A science subject is required. Please contact the Admissions Office for further information.

To include English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) and 2 subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics.


Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Physiotherapy, MPhysio, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Physiotherapy MPhysio

Ireland £6750 year 1
England UK £6750 year 1
Northern Ireland £6750 year 1
Wales £6750 year 1
Channel Islands £6750 year 1
EU £6750 year 1
Scotland £1820 year 1
International £14000 year 1

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, 2024

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 Robert Gordon University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Robert Gordon University in related subject specific rankings.

Medicine & Health

    • #4 
    • #38 
    Health Professions
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    Physiotherapy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 17 university rankings of Robert Gordon University

About Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University is located in the city of Aberdeen, the third-largest in Scotland. This institution’s main focus is the delivery of courses and programmes related to Business and Industry sectors, however they do also provide degree programmes in certain areas of the social sciences. The most impressive features that this university has to offer is its wide array of state-of-the-art facilities, such as their Nanocomposite Manufacturing Facility, the Wave Tank, and Electronic Laboratory.

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Where is this programme taught

Garthdee Campus
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Main Site - Aberdeen
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