Physiotherapy BSc(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
If you’re fascinated about how our body systems work together to make us function – and how these are affected through illness and injury – our Physiotherapy BSc(Hons) could be for you. Perhaps you’d like to work with people across a variety of settings, which could include a role as a physiotherapist for a sports team through to helping people on an intensive care unit. Accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, this course is regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council.
You’ll have the chance to delve into the science behind physiotherapy practice, too. On the course, you’ll build the skills and understanding you need to work in this hands-on and rewarding profession. You’ll also work in small groups and individually.
We’ve ranked 3rd for Physiotherapy in Yorkshire and the Humber in the Complete University Guide 2026. Also, over 91% of students on this course who participated in the 2025 National Student Survey agreed that teaching and learning opportunities on this course was high quality. Working in our physiotherapy practical rooms and biomechanics laboratory, you’ll have the opportunity to practice your skills for assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation, as well as movement analysis.
You’ll also benefit from our excellent links with local healthcare providers (private and NHS) and sports clubs, which provide opportunities for you to undertake practical placements.
Key highlights
- Accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council
- Practical rooms and biomechanics laboratory for assessment and movement analysis
- Placements through links with NHS, private healthcare providers and sports clubs
- Covers assessment, treatment and rehabilitation alongside the science of practice
- Taught through small-group and individual work
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB — to include including a relevant science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics or PE), excluding
- UCAS tariff points: 128 — …practical work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree course. 128 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including at least 40 points in relevant science subject, excluding General Studies…
- BTEC: DDM — BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — with at least 45 level 3 credits at Merit or above, 30 of which must be passed at Distinction and must include 15 in a relevant science
- T-level: Distinction — Distinction in T Level in Health or Healthcare Science.
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English Language, Mathematics
- Additional condition: dbs_check — You also need satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational health clearances prior to registration.
- Additional condition: occupational_health — You also need satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational health clearances prior to registration.
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Physiotherapist
- Sports physiotherapist
- Critical care physiotherapist
- Musculoskeletal physiotherapist
- Rehabilitation physiotherapist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £18,700
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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