BSc Physiotherapy

The University of Suffolk BSc Physiotherapy programme prepares students to become registered physiotherapists by focusing on human movement, health promotion, and specialist assessment and treatment. The course covers areas such as cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, and neuroscience, alongside professional and entrepreneurial skills, which are necessary for modern practice.

Students will learn in small classes within the Health and Wellbeing Building, which includes access to practical labs, simulation suites, and an on-site clinic. Students will also complete approximately 31 weeks of practice placements across the three years, ensuring they achieve more than the required 1,000 clinical practice hours needed for qualification and registration.

The University of Suffolk welcomes students from around the world and provides them with a supportive environment. The university is recognised for its high performance in graduate prospects in Health Professions, ranking first in the UK for graduates in a career 15 months after completion (Guardian University Guide 2024).

The university provides both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes through its schools, including Health Sciences and Society, as well as Business, Arts, Social Sciences, and Technology. The institution offers degrees in fields including medicine, law, engineering, business, and the arts.

Admission to this professional course is competitive and requires specific academic qualifications, relevant experience, and successful completion of professional checks. Any offer of a place is strictly conditional upon passing a successful interview, a satisfactory Health check, and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Candidates are also expected to demonstrate knowledge of the physiotherapist's role and commitment to NHS values.

Grade Requirements

• Applicants generally need a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points (or above), which is equivalent to BBB at A-Level, DDM at BTEC, or Merit at T-Level.
• Other international qualifications equivalent to A-Levels are accepted.

English Proficiency

• Applicants whose first language is not English are required to achieve an IELTS score of 7.0 overall, or submit equivalent acceptable test scores.

The annual tuition fee for international students on the BSc Physiotherapy at the University of Suffolk is £18,380.

Students at the University of Suffolk are supported through the provision of bursaries and scholarships, which are awarded based on various criteria to help reduce the financial burden of study. The university also offers the Ipswich Award (£1,000) for eligible students joining the Ipswich campus.

Graduates of this course work as:

• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
• Neurological Rehabilitation Specialist
• Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapist
• Private Practice Physiotherapist
• Clinical Team Leader

Applications for this course can be submitted through UCAS. Our trained advisors are available to assist you with the process.