BSc Physiotherapy
Course overview
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.
Entry requirements
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.
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of this course work as:
- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
- Neurological Rehabilitation Specialist
- Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapist
- Private Practice Physiotherapist
- Clinical Team Leader
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for international students on the BSc Physiotherapy at the University of Suffolk is £18,380.
Admission
Applications for this course can be submitted through UCAS. Our trained advisors are available to assist you with the process.
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