Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

Overview

The BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy course at Manchester Metropolitan University is a three-year undergraduate program that aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and professional values required to become a confident and independent physiotherapist. The course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).

Course Information

The course is divided into three years, with each year building on the previous one. The first year focuses on introducing students to the core values of the NHS constitution and preparing them for the challenges of working as a physiotherapist in modern-day healthcare. The second year builds on the knowledge from the first year, focusing on patient management skills and rehabilitation. The third year prepares students for the transition to professional practice, with opportunities to select an area of physiotherapy for evidence-based practice options and develop a research project.

Entry Requirements

The typical offer for the course is ABB at A Level, with UCAS tariff points. Students must also have a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and occupational health clearance. International students must have an IELTS score of 7.0 with no component below 6.5.

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are still being finalized. However, information on 2025/26 standard undergraduate fees for UK/Channel Islands and EU/Non-EU international students is available.

Careers Support and Prospects

Graduates from the course usually begin their physiotherapy careers by working as band 5 physiotherapists, on rotation positions in NHS hospitals. However, as a chartered physiotherapist, graduates could work in the NHS or the private sector, in hospitals, sports clubs, in the community, and care homes, and schools.

Study and Assessment

The course is assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations. In the first year, 100% of the assessment is through coursework, while in the second year, 100% is also through coursework. In the third year, 75% is through coursework, and 25% is through examinations.

Placements

The course includes supervised practice placements in a clinical setting, managing real patients. The placements are allocated across the first and second years to ensure that students experience the provision of healthcare in acute, community, and rehabilitation settings.

Additional Information

The course has a dedicated placements team to manage and negotiate placement partnerships. Students must also complete an Occupational Health Assessment and have a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Features and Benefits

• Approved course by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
• Full membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and Chartered Physiotherapist status upon graduation
• On-site Physiotherapy clinic (The Manchester Movement Unit) open to the public
• Recognition: ranked 15th in the UK for Physiotherapy in the Complete University Guide 2025
• Real-world experience through supervised practice placements in a clinical setting
• Opportunities to tailor learning in the final year with different options such as pain, sport, and physical activity in health

Year 1

• Core modules:
  • Anatomy, Physiology, and Human Movement
  • Foundations and Professional Practice 1
  • Physiotherapy Studies: Musculoskeletal
  • Physiotherapy Studies: Neurology and Cardiorespiratory
  • Practice Placement 0

Year 2

• Core modules:
  • Rehabilitation and Professional Practice
  • Applied Physiotherapy Studies
  • Practice Placement 1
  • Practice Placement 2

Year 3

• Core modules:
  • Professional Practice 3
  • Practice Placement 3 and 4
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Practice Placement 5
  • Research Project

Taught by Experts

The course is taught by a department of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field. The department often links up with external professionals to enhance learning and build valuable connections to the working world.

Meet Us

Students can visit the university at an open day, chat to current students, or take a virtual tour to learn more about the course and the university.

Related Courses

• MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration)

Disclaimers

• Programme review: The university's programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally at 6-year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology.
• Important notice: The online prospectus provides an overview of the university's programmes of study and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy.
• Confirmation of regulator: The Manchester Metropolitan University is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS).