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Physiotherapy

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Derry~Londonderry
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Course summary

Are you willing to put patients first in everything you do, and treat all with respect, dignity and compassion? Are you aware that physiotherapists work in all areas of health (eg elderly care, intensive care, respiratory care, stroke care, mental health and orthopaedics) not just in musculoskeletal/sports injuries? Do you realise that, for the safety of their patients, all physiotherapy students are required to be vaccinated and to pass both a medical and an enhanced criminal record check? Do you appreciate that physiotherapy students are expected to act in the role of patients for their classmates during practical classes, and that this sometimes means being appropriately dressed for that activity? Are you prepared to put in a lot of work (20+ in-class hours in Year 1, plus plenty of home study)?... If so, this may be the course for you.

We will train you to cope with virtually all situations that physiotherapists meet professionally. We will also focus on your academic development, aiming to leave you able to: identify problems that need solving, seek out related information and critically appraise its value, come up with recommendations for tackling the initial problem, and produce a report/presentation with which to transmit your recommendations to an audience process 'academic revalidation'. For the most up-to-date course/module information, contact the course director Mr Leslie George, email l.george@ulster.ac.uk

This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.

This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

This course has restrictions on who can apply.

Applications are only open to NI and ROI applicants only. Applicants from the EU, England, Scotland and Wales are not eligible to apply.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Derry~Londonderry

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

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:
U20
Campus name:
Derry~Londonderry
Campus Code:
M
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.

This course has restrictions on who can apply.

Applications are only open to NI and ROI applicants only. Applicants from the EU, England, Scotland and Wales are not eligible to apply.
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.

Apply by
14 January

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:
U20
Campus name:
Derry~Londonderry
Campus Code:
M

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

A level
BBB

To include a grade B from one of: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Double Award Applied Science (grade BB) or CCEA GCE Single Award Life & Health Sciences (first taught Sept 2016).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma

Award profile of DDM

Essential Subjects (You will need one of the following):

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7437/7)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport & Exercise Sciences (RQF) (601/7422/5) – to include four modules from Sport & Exercise Physiology, Functional Anatomy, Nutrition, Biomechanics, Sport Massage, Sport Injury
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care (RQF) (601/7198/4) – to include Anatomy and Physiology plus four modules from Infection Prevention and Control, Scientific Techniques for Health Science, Physiological Disorders and their Care, Microbiology for Health Science, Nutritional Health, Medical Physics Application in Health Sector, Genetics, Biomedical Science, Biochemistry for Health

We will also accept smaller BTEC/OCR qualifications (ie Diploma or Extended Certificate/Introductory Diploma/Subsidiary Diploma) in combination with A Levels or other acceptable level 3 qualifications.

Essential Subjects (You will need one of the following):

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7436/5)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7438/9)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7435/3)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Human Biology (RQF) (603/3040/5)

To find out if the qualification you are applying with is a qualification we accept for entry, please check our Qualification Checker –

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/equivalence

We will also continue to accept QCF versions of these qualifications although grades asked for may differ. Check what grades you will be asked for by comparing the requirements above with the information under QCF in the Applied General and Tech Level Qualifications section of our Entry Requirements –
https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/undergraduate-entry-requirements

Access to HE Diploma
D: 24 credits M: 21 credits

Overall profile of 65% (120 credit Access course) (NI Access course), including 65% in each level 3 module to include two level 3 modules from the following: Maths, Biology, Physics or Chemistry. To include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma.

Overall Access profile of 24 credits at distinction plus 21 credits at merit in graded units (60 credit Access course) (GB Access course) in a relevant science subject. Plus GCSE Mathematics and English language grade C.

Scottish Higher
Not accepted

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3, H3, H3, H3, H3

To include two H3 Highers in the following: Maths, Biology, Physics or Chemistry. Plus English and Mathematics Grade H6 at Higher Level or Grade O4 at Ordinary Level.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at grade C/4 or above in English Language, plus GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.

Please note that for purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Mathematics.

Additional entry requirements

Admission tests
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
You will also be required to demonstrate good health prior to commencing the course. You will therefore complete a health declaration form which will be screened by the University’s Occupational Health Department who will confirm your medical fitness to undertake the course. Following the screening, you may be required to undertake a vaccination programme. You will be liable for the cost of both the health screening and vaccinations. Costs will be provided prior to enrolment.
Other
Applicants should note that, as they will be engaged in 'regulated activity' involving children or vulnerable adults as part of their course, there is a compulsory, legal requirement to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from AccessNI. The cost for this is payable by the applicant and is currently £32. More information on Enhanced Disclosures may be accessed by www.accessni.gov.uk
Institutions Own Test (IOT)
As part of the selection for this course, applicants who meet the subject entry criteria will be required to undertake the Medical Selection Admissions Test (MSAT-Ulster). Tests will be held at our Belfast and Derry~Londonderry campuses, dates to be confirmed. For further details please refer to https://www.ulster.ac.uk/faculties/life-and-health-sciences/health-sciences/msat

English language requirements

English language requirement for international applicants: The minimum requirement for this course is to communicate in English to the standard equivalent to level 7 of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with no element below 6.5.

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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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

Please note that fees for Home and GB for 2026/27 have not yet been set by Department for the Employment in NI and will be subject to an inflationary increase from 2025/26.

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