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Physiotherapy
- BSc (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
The BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy degree offers a dynamic approach to the study of physiotherapy and provides you with the problem solving abilities to become a competent professional physiotherapist. You will gain a solid knowledge base and placement experiences appropriate to cope with contemporary physiotherapy practice.
The course focuses on anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, physiotherapy practice and electrotherapy. You gain research skills and benefit from learning with students from different professions throughout the three years.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Physiotherapy, Chartered Society of
- Health and Care Professions Council
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 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:
- H36
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1, 2, 3
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Hertfordshire 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
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:
- H36
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff128 - 136 points
A levelABB - AAB
Two appropriate science* GCE A2 subjects at a minimum of 'A' and 'B' grades and a further 'B' grade in another GCE A2 subject. Appropriate Sciences for Physiotherapy include: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE, Psychology, Sociology
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM - DDD
BTEC National Extended Diploma in a Science subject: 'D,D,M'. BTEC National Diploma in a SCIENCE SUBJECT: 'D,D' WITH a GCE A2 at a minimum of a 'C' grade in an appropriate Science* subject studied concurrently; BTEC National Extended Certificate: 'D' with 2x GCE A2s at a minimum of 'B,B' grades in appropriate Science* subjects studied concurrently.
*Appropriate Science subjects for Physiotherapy include: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Sociology and Sports Science.
We DO NOT accept Sports, Health, Nursing, or Social Care BTECs at the National Extended or National Diploma levels
Access to HE Diploma
Access Diploma to HE in a Science subject - Pass Access Diploma to include at least 36x level 3 credits at Distinction and 9x level 3 credits at Merit. At least 24 credits should be in appropriate Science subjects* with additional life science subjects where possible. We do not accept Sports , Health, Nursing or Social Care Access diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
128-136 UCAS points (33 IB points) from a minimum of 2x HL subjects at grade 6 or above and 1x HL subjects at grade 5 above. Of these at least 1x HL grade 6 and 1x HL grade 5 must be in appropriate Science* subjects
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language 4/C
Maths 4/C
Science 4/C
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Admission tests
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Health checks
- Interview
- Institutions Own Test (IOT)
- a short compulsory on–line numeracy test and a handwritten literacy exercise
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS of 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in each band or equivalent |
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.
To be considered for a contextual offer, you must be a UK-domiciled student with ‘Home’ fees status and meet at least one of the criteria below:
Free school meals
Care experienced
Estranged
Refugee
Indices of Multiple Deprivation Quintile 1 (IMD Q1)
Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showmen, and Boater (GRTSB)
For more details, please visit: https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/undergraduate-degrees
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
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
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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