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Email:admissions@chi.ac.uk
Phone:01243 816002
University of Chichester
Bishop Otter Campus
College Lane
Chichester
PO19 6PE
Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- 20 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
Course summary
This BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy course will help you develop professional and lifelong skills while you explore this exciting and varied profession. You will study physiotherapy theory, evidence based research and practical clinical practice. The course will challenge you and prepare you to deal with a range of problems experienced by people as a result of illness, injury or disability. This degree combines typical lectures with practical clinical sessions and self-directed learning, which is key to gaining autonomy as a student and a future healthcare professional.
You will complete relevant placements during your studies to contribute to your work experience and theoretical understanding, and prepare you for industry once you graduate. You need to complete 1000 hours of practice learning placement experience to meet the accreditation requirements for this course. This course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (pre-registration) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). When you graduate from this course you will be eligible to apply for registration as a Physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Modules
Course Modules
You will study a selection of core and optional modules in each year with each module worth a particular number of credits. Each module is delivered differently, depending on its content and focus of study.
Assessment method
You will be assessed through a range of assignments including essays, examinations, portfolios, practical assessments, lab reports, and oral presentations.
Your placements are also assessed. You will receive feedback on all aspects of your placement elements from safety and effectiveness to professionalism.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 3 Years
Start dates
- 20 September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B160
- Institution code:
- C58
- Campus name:
- Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Chichester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- C58
- Campus name:
- Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBBB
To include a biological science (Biology, Human Biology, Sports Science or Physical Education). A pass must be achieved in the practical component.
UCAS TariffOffer: 120
To include a biological science (Biology, Human Biology, Sports Science or Physical Education). A pass must be achieved in the practical component.
Access to HE DiplomaDistinction: 39 Merit: 6
Access to HE Diploma (science based): Pass with at least 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, of which 39 must be at Distinction and 6 credits at Merit.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language, mathematics and science at grade C/4 or better
Extended Project
The University positively welcomes the Extended Project Qualification and this will be taken into account in offers.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD
Sports Science, Applied Science (Medical), Health and Social Care (Health Sciences)
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- Health Checks
- Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | No element below 6.5 |
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Our contextual offer is an entry requirement reduction of 16 UCAS tariff points (equivalent to two A-level grades or one BTEC grade) for all eligible undergraduate degree courses.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Historical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland & EU | £9790 | |
| International | £18180 |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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