University of Suffolk

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

University of SuffolkIpswich, United Kingdom

Course overview

Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession which sees human movement as central to the health and wellbeing of individuals of all ages. Physiotherapists help to identify and maximise movement potential through promotion of a healthy lifestyle, preventive healthcare, and specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. | The innovative physiotherapy course is fit for the modern, entrepreneurial physiotherapist – encompassing the core areas of cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, neuroscience and physiotherapeutic skills as well as more specialist topics. Our course has excellent links with professionals working in a wide variety of clinical settings, including the NHS, private practice, independent and charitable providers. | Delivered in small classes in the Health and Wellbeing Building, you will have access to two physiotherapy practical labs, ward-based teaching labs, simulation suites and an onsite physiotherapy clinic run by a local physiotherapy provider.

Key highlights

  • Covers cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, neuroscience and physiotherapeutic skills
  • Includes specialist topics for the modern, entrepreneurial physiotherapist
  • Strong links with NHS, private, independent and charitable clinical providers
  • Taught in small classes in the Health and Wellbeing Building
  • Two physiotherapy practical labs, ward-based teaching labs and simulation suites
  • Onsite physiotherapy clinic run by a local physiotherapy provider

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBB — A-Level: BBB
  • BTEC: DDM — BTEC: DDM
  • T-level: Merit — T Level: Merit
  • Access to HE Diploma — 45 Level 3 credits at Merit grade or above
  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics, Science
  • Additional condition: dbs_check — Satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check - fee applicable

Scholarships

  • International Merit Scholarship

    The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.

    Up to £1,000
  • Vice-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

Careers this course leads to

  • Physiotherapist
  • NHS Physiotherapist
  • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
  • Neurological Physiotherapist
  • Respiratory Physiotherapist
  • Private Practice Physiotherapist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £19,000

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 Suffolk, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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