Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
University of Wolverhampton
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) at University of Wolverhampton for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Physiotherapy.
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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 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 | £23500 | £26500 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £28000 | £17000 - £30000 | £18000 - £33000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH02
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25513 | £24708 | £28144 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £27000 | £21984 - £27263 | £23821 - £31232 |
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Course Description
As a physiotherapist you are integral to optimising functional ability and the quality of life of many individuals. You achieve this through your skills in health promotion and education, exercise prescription and rehabilitation and preventative health care. This course prepares you for a career in physiotherapy by combining university-based and placement experience. During the course we introduce you to key concepts of professional practice, such as reflective practice, building the therapeutic relationship and models of health, illness and disability. You use examples of real patient stories to develop your understanding of service users’ perceptions and experiences, and you explore clinical guidelines and protocols for best practice.
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 Wolverhampton
90% | Teaching Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
To include a Science or Sports related subject e.g. Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Physical Education, Psychology. Excluding General Studies
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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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)
A minimum of three GCSEs at grade C+/4 (or equivalent) which must include an English-based subject, Mathematics and Health and Social Care or Science subject. Equivalent qualifications include Key Skills level 2; Learn Direct Level 2 and Functional Skills Level 2. Sciences at GCSE could include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Health and Social Care or Physical Education Not met the entry for this course? Did you know you could become a Physiotherapist within 4 years? Why not discover more information about our new Foundation Year courses and what you need to get onto them. Please visit our Foundation Year Courses to find out more. The first year of this four year course is taught at Wolverhampton Campus. Have you also considered other careers in Health? Did you know we also offer a Podiatry qualification? Please visit the Institute of Health for more information and what other opportunities we have here at the University. Previous Study Please note we will not accept applicants onto our professional courses who have been unsuccessful on professional courses at other institutions of higher education This course is not available to international students who are living overseas. Applicants who are classed as ‘overseas’ for fee purposes will still be considered as long as their country of domicile is the United Kingdom. Please note than an offer of a place at the University does not guarantee eligibility for student funding. To confirm that you meet the residency criteria go to www.gov.uk/student-finance/who-qualifies or telephone SFE on 0300 100 0607.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
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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.
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)
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About University of Wolverhampton
The University of Wolverhampton (UWO) is a government funded university divided into four campuses across the West Midlands, Shropshire and Staffordshire in England. The main campus is situated in Wolverhampton city centre, with the other campuses being in Walsall and Telford. Specifically for Nursing students, the university runs a Health Education Centre in Burton-upon-Trent.
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Student composition of University of Wolverhampton
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Wolverhampton by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12245
- postgraduates:
- 2615
- Total:
- 14860
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Physiotherapy”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 70% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £27200 | 154 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Physiotherapy BSc BSc (Hons) | St George's, University of London | 32% | 0% | 0% | £9250 £9250 | £17250 £19150 | 154 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) | Sheffield Hallam University | 39% | 1% | 3% | £9250 | £15860 £16655 | 140 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) | University of Cumbria | 25% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £16000 | 134 | Carlisle | On campus Full-time | |
Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) | University of East Anglia | - | 5% | 4% | £9250 | £20600 | 171 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) | University College Birmingham | - | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £13500 | 161 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time |