Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
University of Southampton
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 40 graduates of Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) at University of Southampton for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Physiotherapy.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Allied Health
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26000 | £25000 | £28500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25500 - £30000 | £20000 - £28000 | £21500 - £34000 |
All Allied Health courses of University of Southampton
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 |
All Allied Health courses in the UK
Course Description
Become a physiotherapist with BSc Physiotherapy at the University of Southampton.
On your three-year Physiotherapy dgree you will 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 2nd in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2023.
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.
All Physiotherapy courses of University of Southampton
Current jobs
All courses of University of Southampton
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Physiotherapy courses of University of Southampton
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) at University of Southampton
| 95% | Protective service occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.
D*D in the BTEC Level 3 Diploma plus grade A in A-level mathematics. or DD in the BTEC Level 3 Diploma plus grade A* in A-level mathematics. 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-level maths. Applicants with a BTEC Extended Diploma should apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics/Geophysics Foundation Year.
Access to HE Diploma
A minimum of DDM with the main subjects being Science or Maths. Also required: GCSE at C or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry, or Physics or Dual Award Science.
D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus grades A*A in two A-levels including mathematics (minimum grade A) or D* in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus grades AA in A-levels including mathematics. 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-level Maths. Applicants with a BTEC Extended Diploma should apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics/Geophysics Foundation Year.
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A Level English at grade B. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus AB in two A Levels to include English. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
GCSEs: Minimum of GCSE Maths and English Language (A*-C or 4-9)
Recent relevant study within the last 3 years.
You may 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 |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £28900 | 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 |
| International | £28900 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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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:
August 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)
UCAS application code:
B160
University Rankings
of University of Southampton
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 36 different 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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- #2
- #2
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- Physiotherapy
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
See all 36 university rankings of University of Southampton
About University of Southampton
List of 379 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Southampton - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Southampton
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Southampton by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 14770
- postgraduates:
- 8470
- Total:
- 23240
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Physiotherapy”: 30 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) | University College Birmingham | - | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £13500 | 161 | Birmingham |
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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) | Oxford Brookes University | 71% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £18050 | 174 | Oxford |
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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) | University of East London | - | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £14160 £14820 | 133 | London |
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Full-time
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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) | University of Hull | 72% | 5% | 0% | £9250 £9250 | £18300 £19500 | 153 | Hull |
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Full-time
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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | 92% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £18700 | 166 | Huddersfield |
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Full-time
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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) | The University of Winchester | 79% | 0% | 4% | £9250 | £21800 | 134 | Winchester |
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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) | University of Cumbria | 88% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £16000 | 134 | Carlisle |
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Full-time
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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) | Sheffield Hallam University | 78% | 1% | 3% | £9250 | £15860 £16655 | 140 | Sheffield |
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Full-time
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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 81% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £27200 | 154 | Nottingham |
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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) | University of Southampton | 71% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £28900 | 162 | Southampton |
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FAQ about Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) University of Southampton
- 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 £26000 15 months after graduation, £25000 3 years after graduation and £28500 after graduation.
- Protective service occupations (95%),
- 40 graduates rated the course 71. This means that 71% 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.
- University of Southampton achieved the highest ranking for Physiotherapy. It is ranked #2 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Physiotherapy). See all subject rankings for University of Southampton.
- Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Southampton.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 162 which is among the
Percentile among all Physiotherapy students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024