15Nov
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Course summary
A Brighton Physiotherapy degree will prepare you for a rewarding career where you’ll help improve your patients’ function, wellbeing and quality of life through advice, exercise and education. Brighton is 3rd in the UK for physiotherapy courses in the Guardian University Guide 2025. This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), ensuring you’ll gain all the knowledge and skills required for professional practice. Successful completion of the degree means you will be eligible to apply for HCPC registration and practice as a physiotherapist. At Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. Five block practice placements will build your experience with opportunities in the NHS, charitable organisations and private organisations, ensuring you get varied experience. You’ll also gain plenty of hands-on experience at university using our specialist facilities which include an exercise rehabilitation gym, physiotherapy suites and a virtual anatomy lab. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best. Brighton’s physiotherapy graduates have successful careers working in the NHS and private sector. The Graduate Outcomes survey found that 95% of our physiotherapy graduates were in work or further study and 90% of working graduates were in highly skilled work as therapists or other professionals 15 months after their degree. Top reasons to choose this course
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
- Brighton is 3rd in the UK for physiotherapy courses in the 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.
Modules
Year 1 In your first year of the physiotherapy degree, you will build a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology and core physiotherapy assessment and treatment skills, while exploring what it means to be a healthcare professional. You’ll also gain early hands-on experience through physiotherapy-relevant work placements, helping you develop your communication, teamwork and patient-centred care skills in real-world settings. Core modules The Physiotherapist as a Professional 1 Foundations of Physiotherapy Patient Management Applied Musculoskeletal Anatomy Foundations of Physiotherapy Assessment Foundations of Physiotherapy Treatment Skills Exercise for Health and Rehabilitation Year 2 In your second year, you will develop your clinical reasoning and practical skills across musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory areas, preparing for your first clinical placement. You’ll also explore healthcare across the lifespan, engage with research methods and deepen your understanding of professional practice in evolving healthcare environments. Core modules Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in Contemporary Healthcare Physiotherapy Management in Acute Care Settings Physiotherapy Across the Lifespan Research Methods in Healthcare The Physiotherapist as a Professional 2 Practice Placement 1 Final year In your final year, you will complete a series of clinical placements to consolidate your practical skills and professional confidence, working with increasing autonomy across diverse healthcare settings. Alongside this, you will undertake a research dissertation and prepare for the transition into professional practice, exploring career opportunities and developing your portfolio with input from experienced clinicians and healthcare leaders. Core modules Clinical Practice Placements 2, 3, 4 and 5 Research for Evidence-based Practice The Physiotherapist as a Professional 3
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:
- B160
- Institution code:
- B72
- Campus name:
- Brighton
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 136 points
A level - AAB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma - D: 39 credits M: 6 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H3, H3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - D
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
Other
Age requirements Applicants must be aged 18 or over on the day the course commences.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in all four elements. Or equivalent English Language qualification. |
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 | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | 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
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Sponsorship information
This course is eligible for an NHS bursary. For details see: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/learning-support-fund/new-student-funding
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT