University of Bedfordshire
Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
University of Bedfordshire

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Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 50 graduates of Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) and other courses in Allied Health at University of Bedfordshire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Allied Health.

Overall student satisfaction
76 /100
50 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Allied Health

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Allied Health 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 £25000 £19500 £22500
25-75 percentile range £25000 - £26000 £14000 - £24500 £17500 - £27500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Allied Health

  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

Course Description

This course is subject to approval.

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP) have predicted the UK will require another 6,700 Physiotherapists by 2025 as demands grows due to an aging population and increase in people living with long-term conditions.

The course will enable you to graduate as a professional, work collaboratively alongside members of the NHS, and other clinical exercise and musculoskeletal therapists operating beyond the NHS.

Teaching is informed by research and delivered through lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical classes. You will also take part in debates, student led presentations and workshops alongside periods on clinical practice placements. Our comprehensive curriculum is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

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 BSc (Hons) at University of Bedfordshire

90% Protective service occupations

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Allied Health

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 5.0
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Physiotherapy, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

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.

University Rankings

#92
University Guru Meta Ranking
of University of Bedfordshire

among 379 universities in England UK
based on 18 different rankings

Positions of University of Bedfordshire in top UK and global rankings.

See all 18 university rankings of University of Bedfordshire

About University of Bedfordshire

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Student composition of University of Bedfordshire

undergraduates:
10090
postgraduates:
3170
Total:
13260
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Where is this programme taught

Luton Campus
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FAQ about Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) University of Bedfordshire

  • Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.

  • The median salary of graduates of this course was £25000 15 months after graduation, £19500 3 years after graduation and £22500 after graduation.

  • Protective service occupations (90%),

  • 50 graduates rated the course 76. This means that 76% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.

  • Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Bedfordshire.

  • It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 1% Percentile among all Physiotherapy students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.