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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
Overview
Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession which sees human movement as central to the health and wellbeing of individuals of all ages. Physiotherapists help to identify and maximise movement potential through promotion of a healthy lifestyle, preventive healthcare, and specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation.
Course Structure
The innovative new physiotherapy course is fit for the modern, entrepreneurial physiotherapist – encompassing the core areas of cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, neuroscience and physiotherapeutic skills as well as more specialist topics. Our course has excellent links with professionals working in a wide variety of clinical settings, including the NHS, private practice, independent and charitable providers.
Entry Requirements
UK Academic Requirements
- 120 UCAS Points (or above)
- BBB (A-Level)
- DDM (BTEC)
- Merit (T Level)
- Access to HE Diploma 45 Level 3 credits at Merit grade or above.
Non-Academic Requirements
- Successful interview
- Satisfactory health check
- Satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
- One satisfactory academic or employment reference
International Requirements
- IELTS 7.0 overall is required where English is not the student's first language.
Fees and Funding
2025/26
- UK Full-time Tuition Fee: £9,535 per year
- International Full-time Tuition Fee: £18,380 per year and including placement fee
2026/27
- UK Full-time Tuition Fee: £9,535* per year
- International Full-time Tuition Fee: £18,380 per year and including placement fee
*Maximum tuition fees chargeable to Home-fee students are set by the UK Government normally in the autumn or early winter in the year prior to the year of entry (e.g. autumn 2025 for entry in 2026/27). The University of Suffolk reserves the right to increase tuition fees for 2026/27 if the UK Government increases the maximum annual fee.
Career Opportunities
As a qualified physiotherapist, you could go on to work in a broad range of practice environments, specialties, and emerging areas/roles.
- Clinical practice within the NHS (often referred to as a Band 5 physiotherapist position)
- Social care
- Charity or independent sectors
- Education and research, higher education, or professional and regulatory bodies
- Social enterprise, community interest company, or the military
- Independent physiotherapist in own practice
- Postgraduate study
Your Course Team
- Danielle Ramsey
- Liam Jenkins
- Andrew Bannan
- Ebuka Anieto
- Charlotte Wells
Facilities and Resources
The £13m state-of-the-art Health and Wellbeing Building is a new space on campus dedicated to the promotion of integrated care among our student body, practice partners and the wider community.
How to Apply
To study this course on a full-time basis, you can apply through UCAS. As well as providing your academic qualifications, you’ll be able to showcase your skills, qualities and passion for the subject.
Related Courses
- BSc (Hons) Sport Performance Analysis
- BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
Ipswich Award
The University of Suffolk is offering a £1,000 Award for students joining the University of Suffolk’s Ipswich campus. The Award is based on specific eligibility criteria based on your year of entry.