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Course summary
Physiotherapy plays an essential role in the overall health and well-being of a wide range of patients. Physiotherapists work with a diverse caseload across all healthcare settings, often as part of multidisciplinary teams.
As a student at Bradford you’ll develop the skills you need to take a key role in the management of both acute and long term conditions, helping restore and maintain function and activity, and prevent of injury or illness.
The Bradford approach emphasises the integration and application of theory and practice to produce an adaptable, innovative graduate with excellent professional skills who can use a research based, evaluative, problem solving approach to physiotherapy practice.
You will develop strong leadership skills enabling you to manage and lead teams often working in emerging roles with new providers.
Professional accreditation
This course is approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the statutory body for Allied Health Professionals. By the end of your studies, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC, and will be eligible to apply for full membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
The Physiotherapy and Sport Rehabilitation team at the University of Bradford has been recognised nationally with a Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) from AdvanceHE, the most prestigious team award available for learning and teaching in Higher Education.
Modules
Year 1
Personal and Professional Development 1 (Core)
Investigating Health (Core)
Health Promotion and Public Health (Core)
Clinical Knowledge Foundations (Core)
Foundations of Clinical Assessment (Core)
Exercise Theory and Prescription (Core)
Year 2
BSc year 2 practice placement A (Core)
BSc year 2 practice placement B (Core)
Fundamentals of Assessment and Rehabilitation (Core)
Developing Physiotherapy Practice (Core)
Critical Analysis of Research (Core)
Personal and Professional Development 2 (Core)
Final Year
BSc practice placement Year 3 A
BSc practice placement Year 3 B
Complex Case Management
Leadership and Management
Employability
Research Proposal
Practice Placement Hours
Assessment method
The programme uses a diverse range of assessment strategies that accommodate different learning styles. These include:
-continuous assessment of competence-based clinical skills
-practical assessments that are designed to mirror the clinical environment
-assessments that require you to demonstrate academic writing skills
-a common assessment tool for practice placements, used collaboratively with three universities in the region
-group and individual presentation tasks
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Health and Care Professions Council
- Physiotherapy, Chartered Society of
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
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:
- B56
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Bradford 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:
- B56
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 128 points
128 UCAS Tariff points from 3 A levels (or equivalent) plus GCSE at grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics. Level 2 equivalences are accepted
A level - ABB
General studies is not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
In a Health, Science or Sport Subject - Sports BTECs must include Science/Anatomy and Physiology units
Access to HE Diploma
128 UCAS tariff points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Health Professions or Science
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher
As UCAS tariff to include a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
128 UCAS tariff points overall from 3 Higher Level subjects. Plus, HL 3 or SL 4 in Maths and English A HL 5 or SL 5 OR English B HL 5 or SL 7.
All short-listed candidates will be interviewed. Acceptance is subject to completion of a satisfactory medical and Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
The University welcomes applications from students with a wide range of qualifications from the UK and overseas, including combinations of qualifications. To check whether your qualifications meet the entry requirements for this course, please contact the University.
English language requirements for international and EU applicants: IELTS test with an overall score of 6.5 with no sub-test less than 6.0.
Additional entry requirements
- Audition
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Health checks
- Interview
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.
We are proud to be one of the most inclusive universities in the UK. All our students have potential, and we believe that as many people as possible should have the chance to benefit from higher education, no matter what their background or circumstances.
We take the time to understand the background of our applicants, understand their journey to education, and make decisions based on an applicant’s potential to thrive at university and beyond.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £16890* | Year 1 |
| 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 |
| International | £16890* | Year 1 |
* 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
University of Bradford
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Bradford
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Course contact details
Admissions Office - School of Nursing, Public Health and Healthcare Leadership and School of Allied Health Professions, Midwifery and Social Work Team
Email:admissionshealth@bradford.ac.uk
Phone:01274 236088
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