Physiotherapists help improve their patients wellbeing and quality of life through advice, exercise and education. Seeing patients progress and regain function makes it an incredibly rewarding career.
We’re 3rd in the UK for physiotherapy courses in the Guardian University Guide 2025 and our accredited physiotherapy degree will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed for professional practice.
University study includes anatomy, physiology, exercise prescription, surgery and orthopaedics. Learning takes place in our physiotherapy facilities which include physio rooms and an exercise rehabilitation gym.
On placement you’ll work with senior physiotherapists and other health professionals. Top reasons to choose this course
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. - 3rd in the UK for physiotherapy courses â€" Guardian University Guide 2025. - On-campus facilities include a physiotherapy exercise rehabilitation gym, physiotherapy suites and a virtual anatomy lab. - Clinical placements in settings including hospitals, rehabilitation centres and patients’ homes, plus an opportunity to gain a global perspective in Kenya. - Non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each academic year. - 95% of our graduates are in work or further study 15 months after their degree â€" Graduate Outcomes Survey. Careers
This physiotherapy degree gives you everything you need to start working as a chartered physiotherapist in the UK, with professional and portfolio development running from start to finish. Many graduates secure employment with local placement providers.
95% of graduates were in work or further study 15 months after this degree ¿ Graduate Outcome Survey. 95% of our working graduates were in highly skilled work as therapists or other professionals.
Physiotherapists enjoy an exceptional range of career opportunities in the health and private sector, with considerable opportunities to specialise in a chosen area of interest
You might choose to go straight into a specific area of practice such as paediatric or musculoskeletal fields, or take a post that offers rotations through several clinical areas to gain broad experience. Some students stay with us to study at masters level to enhance their practice skills or follow a research path.
Modality
ON-CAMPUS: BRIGHTON
UCAS entry grades
AAB
UCAS Tariff points
136 points
Tuition fee
£9,790
Entry requirements
A-levels AAB to include biology, human biology or PE.
BTEC Extended Diploma DDD. Sport and exercise sciences preferred. Students with a BTEC in a different subject should also have an A-level in biology, human biology or PE at grade B.
International Baccalaureate 32 points, with three subjects at Higher level.
Dates and duration
3 Years
Career opportunities
Where this programme can take you
Careers
This physiotherapy degree gives you everything you need to start working as a chartered physiotherapist in the UK, with professional and portfolio development running from start to finish. Many graduates secure employment with local placement providers.
95% of graduates were in work or further study 15 months after this degree ¿ Graduate Outcome Survey. 95% of our working graduates were in highly skilled work as therapists or other professionals.
Physiotherapists enjoy an exceptional range of career opportunities in the health and private sector, with considerable opportunities to specialise in a chosen area of interest
You might choose to go straight into a specific area of practice such as paediatric or musculoskeletal fields, or take a post that offers rotations through several clinical areas to gain broad experience. Some students stay with us to study at masters level to enhance their practice skills or follow a research path.
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