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Brunel University of London · Undergraduate
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy Bachelor's degree at Brunel University of London
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy at BUL leads to a BSc (Hons) award and is accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, ensuring your qualification meets professional standards.
BSc (Hons)
Award
3
Years
Full-time
Study mode
90%
in work/study (15m)
About this course
Physiotherapy at Brunel is the largest programme of its kind in London. Learn scientific knowledge and patient-assessment skills from practicing academics. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at BUL, based in Brunel University Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Physiotherapy graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 90% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £32,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Nursing & Health, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
8.9
/ 10
Excellent
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Exceptional91
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Exceptional90
Limited evidence Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 90% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Excellent87
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 87% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 7 modules
- Anatomy 1: Lower QuadrantCompulsory
Module details
This module will introduce the student to the normal structure and function of the human body. The student will be introduced to the structural and functional anatomy of the lumbar spine, pelvis and lower limb. Foundation knowledge gained in this module aims to underpin the students understanding for all other modules, in particular the musculoskeletal modules. Parallel and subsequent modules will incorporate and build on the core subjects introduced.
- Principles of RehabilitationCompulsory
Module details
This module will allow students to develop knowledge of the theoretical basis of human movement, function, exercise prescription, motor learning and skill (re)acquisition. This knowledge will be used to develop skills in selecting, delivering and evaluating exercise programmes for a wide range of clinical situations.
- Systems of Physiology and PathophysiologyCompulsory
Module details
This module will allow students to develop knowledge of basic system physiology and pathological processes that affect the musculoskeletal system either through trauma or disease. This knowledge will be used to underpin students understanding within subsequent modules.
- Anatomy 2: Upper QuadrantCompulsory
Module details
This module will introduce the student to the normal structure and function of the human body. The student will be introduced to the structural and functional anatomy of the cervical spine, thorax and upper limb. Foundation knowledge gained in this module aims to underpin the students understanding for all other modules, in particular the musculoskeletal modules. Parallel and subsequent modules will incorporate and build on the core subjects introduced.
- Person Centred Healthcare and Leadership 1Compulsory
Module details
This module aims to introduce an understanding of professional standards of conduct, performance and ethics i.e. HCPC standards of conduct. Also, the four pillars of physiotherapy practice: clinical, leadership, education and research and provide overview of the National Health System and compare and contrast to international healthcare systems and private providers.
- Musculoskeletal: Lower Quadrant ICompulsory
Module details
This module is the first of two modules related to musculoskeletal examination and treatment. It will allow students to apply knowledge of the basic pathological processes that affect the musculoskeletal system and develop knowledge and understanding of lumbar spine, pelvis, and lower limb (the lower quadrant) musculoskeletal pathologies and conditions.
- RespiratoryCompulsory
Module details
This module will allow students to develop theoretical knowledge of normal respiratory physiology and the pathophysiology underpinning common respiratory disease. In addition, students will develop analytical assessment skills, plus theoretical knowledge and physiotherapeutic skills to treat patients presenting with a wide variety of symptoms associated with acute and chronic respiratory disease.
Year 2 8 modules
- Musculoskeletal II Upper QuadrantCompulsory
Module details
This module is the second of 2 practically oriented modules related to musculoskeletal examination and treatment. It will allow students to apply knowledge of the basic pathological processes that affect the musculoskeletal system. It aims to enable students to relate the theory of musculoskeletal dysfunction to clinical practice and to integrate information from previous modules (Musculoskeletal I, anatomy, physiology/pathophysiology and rehabilitation).
- Practice Placement 1Compulsory
Module details
This modular block aims to provide the student with the opportunity to develop and apply their basic skills of examination, assessment and treatment to a variety of health disorders relevant to the placement speciality. The modular block will also encourage the student, with appropriate guidance, to identify patients' problems and make informed decisions relating to the selection of appropriate physiotherapy interventions. The student will be encouraged to discuss the appropriateness and effecti
- Practice Placement 2Compulsory
Module details
This modular block aims to provide the student with the opportunity to develop and apply their basic skills of examination, assessment and treatment to a variety of health disorders relevant to the placement speciality. It will also encourage the student, with appropriate guidance, to identify patients' problems and make informed decisions relating to the selection of appropriate physiotherapy interventions. The student will be encouraged to discuss the appropriateness and effectiveness of inter
- Mandatory Clinical TrainingCompulsory
Module details
This module will allow students to develop knowledge of the theoretical basis of skills needed for practical placements. This knowledge will be applied when out on clinical placements to enable students to comply with the policies around enforced in clinical settings.
- Person Centred Healthcare and Leadership 2Compulsory
Module details
The main aims of this module are to build on the skills and knowledge acquired from the 'Person-Centred Healthcare and Leadership 1' module. Core themes of this module will be further development of communication skills (e.g. sensitive questioning techniques, breaking bad news and dealing with people with complex communication needs), education of service users and the multi professional team (MPT), social determinants of care, healthcare leadership and reflective practice. Central to these them
- NeurorehabilitationCompulsory
Module details
The module aims to introduce the scope of neurological physiotherapy practice and to develop a critical understanding of the role of the physiotherapist within the multidisciplinary team. Students will develop knowledge and understanding of the pathological, physical, psychological and social implications of neurological dysfunction underlying a range of neurological conditions. This module aims to enhance the students' ability to optimise service-user management and care through (i) the develop
- Cardiovascular HealthCompulsory
Module details
This module will provide the students with knowledge of cardiovascular physiology and common pathologies of the heart and peripheral circulation (including atherosclerosis and diabetes). They will develop the therapeutic skills necessary to manage and rehabilitate cardiac patients including those who have undergone cardiac surgery and those who have undergone lower limb amputation. This module will also focus on health promotion with specific reference to cardiovascular health.
- Research MethodsCompulsory
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
Brunel's Physiotherapy programme emphasises scientific knowledge and patient-assessment skills taught by practising academics. You'll usually begin with foundations in anatomy, physiology and clinical skills, moving through assessment and management of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. A course like this typically progresses from theory to applied practice in the second year, where you study therapeutic techniques and pharmacology. In the final year, you'll undertake more specialised areas, such as sports physiotherapy, neurology and community practice, alongside evidence-based practice and professional development. Placements run throughout, giving you supervised clinical experience in hospitals, community settings and specialist units.
Who it's for
This course suits students with A-levels or equivalent qualifications. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent (80% of recent entrants), with typical UCAS tariff scores of 128–143 points among those admitted. You should check the university's specific entry requirements before applying.
University & format
This is a full-time, 3-year Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) studied in English at Brunel University of London, a public university founded in 1966 and based at Brunel University Campus. The course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and recognised as a UK degree-awarding body. Brunel holds a Bronze award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 and is.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Application timelineWhat happens next
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Published entryABB-BBB (A-level) typical offer
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Contextual offersPublished by this provider
The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
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Entry & how to get in
Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of ABB. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent80% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 128 - 143 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Professionally accreditedAccredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check BUL's official course page for the current offer.
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 80% |
| a previous degree | 8% |
| another higher-education qualification | 6% |
| a Baccalaureate | 5% |
| a foundation course | 2% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Offer-based entry
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Your UCAS points0
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Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Add your grades to see where you land
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesAABA-level equivalent admitted students held
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask BUL whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Home (source figure)£9,535 / yr
International£21,795 / yr
Provider-sourced figure; academic year not supplied. The 2026/27 England cap is up to £9,790. Verify this course.
Check fees at BUL →For students who normally live in England
illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, illustrative full-time England fee-cap scenario; provider-source year unavailable
illustrative borrowing over 3 years
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Funding matched to this course
All BUL funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
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- NHS Learning Support Fund: Eligible nursing, midwifery and allied-health students can receive a non-repayable training grant. Official guidance
Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.
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Careers & earnings
What Nursing & Health graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £32,000 | £31,000 – £34,000 | 20 |
| 3 years after | £33,000 | £29,000 – £36,000 | 80 |
| 5 years after | £37,500 | £32,500 – £42,500 | 80 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
90%
in work or further study 15 months on
90%
in highly skilled work or study
87%
continue past their first year
100%
find their work meaningful
85%
say work fits their future plans
- 1Newly Qualified PractitionerPreceptorship / first post · 0–2 yrs
- 2Registered PractitionerAutonomous practice · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / SpecialistSpecialist or team lead · 5–10 yrs
- 4Advanced / Consultant PractitionerAdvanced practice or management · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Nursing & Health nationally
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£32,000
£27,000 – £30,500After 3 years LEO
£33,000
£23,800 – £33,600After 5 years LEO
£37,500
£27,200 – £38,400national rangethis course’s medianaxis £22,500 – £39,500
National figures for Nursing & Health graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
90 of 100
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
80% working10% working and studying0% in further study90% in highly skilled work or study
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Nursing & Health courses at the same study level.
This course £37,500Peer median £31,500Middle 50% £28,000–£34,000
93rd percentile
Compared with 1,506 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Therapy professionalsSOC 2020 222 · 85% of published destinations · ASHE median £37,338
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 50; response rate: 60%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Nursing & Health graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
90%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Nursing & Health courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes87%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled85%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine documentation and triage support
- Scheduling and records admin
- First-pass risk flags from data
- Standard reference look-ups
More human than ever
- Hands-on, compassionate care
- Clinical judgement and accountability
- Communicating with patients and families
- Ethics and safeguarding decisions
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Nursing & Health graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- NHS trusts
- Private healthcare
- Care providers
- Community & mental-health services
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Nursing & Health graduates.
Nursing Home ManagerJarrodean Healthcare RecruitmentSenior Charge Nurse Uist Community Nursing teamNHS National Services ScotlandCare Assistant - Nursing Home | Flexible Hours, Weekly PayMpa RecruitmentCare Assistant (Nursing) - Nightshift - RatheaneMacklin Care Homes LimitedSenior Support Worker: Meaningful Care & Flexible ShiftsPotens GroupDental NurseBupa Dental CareLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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Student finance
Published home tuition is £9,535/year for this course. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
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Where graduates go
90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £32,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.9 out of 10: NSS 90.7% · in work or study 90% · continued 87%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Brunel University London
All students12,705
International34.6%
Aged 25+25.3%
Subjects allied to medicine across the UK
Students360,360
Aged 25+51.5%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Brunel University Campus
1,392 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 429Anti Social Behaviour 365Shoplifting 132Public Order 94Other Theft 75
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Nursing & Health right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to BUL from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £21,795 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
BUL offers the Dean's International Scholarship (£2,000 per academic year) for international students, see Scholarships above.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with BUL and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
How competitive is entry?
Entry is offer-based and set by the university. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 128 - 143 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
What are the entry requirements?
Set by BUL. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Physiotherapy graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 90% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £32,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
The latest provider-sourced home-fee figure in our data is £9,535, but its academic year is not supplied; verify the 2026/27 fee on the provider's course page. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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