University of Essex has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy is a three-year degree. You’ll gain the applied knowledge and professional skills to practise as a physiotherapist in a range of settings. WHY THIS COURSE The BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy focuses on providing you with significant practical experience alongside classroom and experiential learning. You’ll undertake six placements in different clinical settings (approximately 1,000 hours) with our extensive network of sports clubs, teams and clinics. You’ll work with qualified physiotherapists and other professionals to consolidate your learning, gain new experiences, and develop and refine your abilities. Alongside the placements, your learning will take a problem-based approach enhanced with the latest technology. You’ll learn in small cohorts, providing you with strong working relationships with teaching stage and clinicians in practice. You’ll graduate on the path to a physiotherapist career, ready to jump straight into practice or specialise.
Modules
Many of our courses offer a choice of optional modules to tailor your learning experience. More information about these can be found on the University of Essex website.
How to apply
14Jan
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B169
- Institution code:
- E70
- Campus name:
- Colchester Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 30 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
T Level - D
In addition all applicants require 6 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above to include Mathematics, English Language and Science. Alongside academic criteria, applicants need to demonstrate knowledge of the scope of Physiotherapy and practice settings, together with effective communication skills.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
If you’re shortlisted for interview based on your application to this course you will be invited onto campus for a compulsory interview. As part of this, you will complete a literacy and numeracy test and an interview. Offers for the course will only be made after a successful interview. The interview and tests will form the main part of the day but you will have the opportunity to tour the campus, meet our academics and students and ask any questions you may have about studying with us.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £22600 | Year 1 |
| International | £22600 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Fees displayed are for the 2026-27 academic year. Fees may increase for each academic intake and each academic year of study.
Provider information
University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ