Physiotherapy

Programme Description:

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy at Bournemouth University is designed to prepare students for a dynamic and rewarding career in healthcare as a licensed physiotherapist. This comprehensive course combines academic excellence with practical clinical experience, providing students with the essential skills to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of physical health conditions. Throughout the programme, students engage with a diverse curriculum that covers human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, patient communication, and evidence-based practice. The course emphasizes a person-centered approach, ensuring graduates are capable of delivering compassionate care that is tailored to individual patient needs.

Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, including dedicated clinical skills labs and simulation environments that enhance hands-on learning. The programme incorporates placements across various clinical settings, enabling students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world situations under the supervision of experienced practitioners. This integration of theory and practice ensures that graduates are confident and competent when entering the healthcare workforce.

The course also offers opportunities for research and innovation, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and contribute to advancements in physiotherapy practice. Successful completion of the degree allows graduates to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), enabling them to work as fully qualified physiotherapists within the National Health Service (NHS), private practice, and other healthcare providers. The programme's strong emphasis on employability, combined with Bournemouth University’s supportive academic environment, equips students with the knowledge, skills, and professional attributes required for a successful career in physiotherapy and beyond.

Detailed Course Facts

Tuition Fees for eligible UK/EU students are paid by the National Health Service (NHS).

The financial support package for 2014/15 has not yet been confirmed. We will update this page when we have further information. The information shown below is for 2013/14:

All UK/EU students are eligible for:

• A non-means tested grant of £1,000 (non-repayable)
• A means-tested bursary of up to £4,395 (non-repayable)

Students are also entitled to apply for a reduced rate non-means-tested loan from Student Finance England of £2,324; this will need to be repaid after graduation. Visit the NHS Student Bursaries office website for more information and where you can complete an online calculator to work out how much support you will be eligible for.

Channel Island and Isle of Man applicants are eligible for an NHS commissioned place, but are not eligible to receive NHS funding. Applicants therefore have to fund the course privately or via their Island LEA.

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Course Content

To view the course content please visit the course profile on our website.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 7

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

360 tariff points from 3 A-levels or 3 A-levels and 1 AS-level, including 100 points from a required subject, or equivalent qualifications. BTEC Extended Diploma of DDD in addition to an A Level Grade B in a required subject to achieve the overall tariff. This course requires you to Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits in total and 45 credits at Level 3.
A minimum of 35 Level 3 credits must be at Distinction and include all biology/physiology units. A minimum of 15 level 3 credits must come from biology/physiology. All remaining credits should be at Merit or Distinction.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Bournemouth University.

Funding

For fees and funding information, please visit our website.

Accreditation

Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).