Physiotherapy BSc
University of Suffolk
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 35 graduates of Physiotherapy BSc and other courses in Allied Health at University of Suffolk for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Allied Health.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH02
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 | £25500 | £25000 | £26500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £27500 | £18500 - £29000 | £20000 - £33000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH02
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25513 | £24708 | £28144 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £27000 | £21984 - £27263 | £23821 - £31232 |
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Course Description
Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession which sees human movement as central to the health and wellbeing of individuals of all ages. The physiotherapists’ expertise helps to identify and maximise movement potential through health promotion, preventive healthcare, treatment and rehabilitation.
This course prepares you to be a physiotherapist and exceeds the minimum of 1,000 clinical practice hours you need to qualify. Our developmental curriculum is designed to empower and teach you how to assess and treat patients and to communicate with both patients and other members of the multi-professional team professionally and effectively.
The course is delivered by a cohesive team of lecturer-practitioner staff who are all experts in their chosen clinical fields of physiotherapy practice. All practical skills teaching is undertaken in small student classes in newly refurbished specialist teaching accommodation which includes state-of-the-art clinical skills labs.
We have excellent links with our practice placement colleagues who work in a wide variety of clinical settings including NHS wards, outpatients units and clinics private,
independent and charitable facilities and local sports clubs. During both university-based teaching and practice placement you will have the opportunity to work and study interprofessional with other health and social care students
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 at University of Suffolk
| 60% | Conservation and environment professionals |
| 15% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 15% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Legal professionals |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Allied Health
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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)
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) is required in addition to GCSE English Language where English is not the students' first language. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Physiotherapy BSc
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £17768 | year 1 |
| International | £17768 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £17768 | 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, 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 University of Suffolk in top UK and global rankings.
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About University of Suffolk
The University of Suffolk is a publicly funded higher education institution situated in both Suffolk and Norfolk, in the East Anglia region of England. There are four campuses operated by this university in Suffolk, including those of Lowestoft, Bury St Edmunds, and Ipswich. Students also attend a site located in Norfolk, known as the Great Yarmouth campus. Prospective applicants can expect a career-oriented university, with traditional Liberal Arts degree offerings. When it comes to enjoying your free time, you have access to a varied selection of well funded and organised Clubs and Societies that take place on-campus, with high levels of participation.
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Student composition of University of Suffolk
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Suffolk by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12245
- postgraduates:
- 265
- Total:
- 12510
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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) | Sheffield Hallam University | 39% | 1% | 3% | £9250 | £15860 £16655 | 140 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) | University of Hull | 51% | 5% | 0% | £9250 £9250 | £18300 £19500 | 153 | Hull | On campus Full-time |
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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) | University of East London | 90% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £14160 | 133 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) | Oxford Brookes University | 67% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £18050 | 174 | Oxford | On campus Full-time |
