Physiotherapy
BSc (Hons)
University of Southampton

Key Course Facts
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 | £25500 | £27000 | £29000 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £26000 | £24500 - £29000 | £18500 - £32000 |
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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 | £25000 | £24708 | £28144 |
25-75 percentile range | £24500 - £25030 | £21984 - £27263 | £23821 - £31232 |
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Course Description
Learn how to become a physiotherapist who can manage complex cases, and help people with many healthcare issues. Discover how to treat mobility problems caused by illness, injury, and ageing. Learn how to improve people's physical activity and their quality of life.
Our three year degree provides eligibility to register with the Health and Care Professions Council. As a graduate you will also be entitled to register with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
Physiotherapy at Southampton is 1st in the UK in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021. 100% of Physiotherapy students were satisfied of very satisfied with the overall quality of their course, NSS 2020.
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 University of Southampton
100% | Therapy professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Physiotherapy
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Qualification requirements
to including pure science subject (e.g. Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics). A Pass in Science subject practicals is required where applicable. General Studies, Critical thinking and use of mathematics are excluded for entry. Contextual Offer: ABB including one pure science subject with a pass in the practical
We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4" We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
D*D in the BTEC Diploma plus A in a pure science A-level
Science based Access to HE Diploma with 39 distinctions and 6 merits. This must be Science based. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
We do not accept the BTEC Extended Diploma without a pure science A-Level at grade A
D* in the BTEC Subsidary Diploma plus AB in A-level subjects including a pure science at Grade A.
DD in the BTEC National Diploma plus A in a pure science A-level
A Level students also taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will be made an alternative offer of A Level grades ABB, to including a pure science subject, plus grade A in the EPQ. Pass in Science subject practicals is required where applicable. General Studies, Critical thinking and use of mathematics are excluded for entry.
Pass, with overall score of 34 points with 17 at higher level and a pure science subject at higher level. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
We do not accept the BTEC National Extended Diploma without a pure science A-Level at grade A
Including pure science subject. Applicants also need to hold Ordinary Level English and Maths at O4 or higher. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AB in A-level subjects including a pure science at Grade A.
AA from two A levels including a pure science subject and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
including a pure science subject. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Cambridge Technical (CTEC): Please contact the Faculty Admissions Office for more information. GCSEs: Minimum of GCSE Maths and English Language (A*-C or 4-9) Recent relevant study within the last 3 years. You will be required to attend a selection day and complete satisfactory Occupational Health and Police Checks. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 7 | with a minimum of 6.5 in all components. |
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
Tuition Fees Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
International | £23645 | year 1 |
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EU | £9250 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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 University of Southampton in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Southampton in related subject specific rankings.
Medicine & Health
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- #28
- #36
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- Health Professions
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #5
- #6
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- Physiotherapy
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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About University of Southampton
The University of Southampton, often abbreviated to Soton, is a research university located in Southampton, England. Although the university was founded in 1862, it has only enjoyed full university status from 1952 onwards. The university has five campuses in total, with the main one based in the Highfield area of Southampton.
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- undergraduates:
- 14770
- postgraduates:
- 8470
- Total:
- 23240
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023