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BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy Bachelor's degree at Northampton

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy at Northampton. The University is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, and this course holds Silver status in the Office for Students' Teaching Excellence Framework (2023).

BSc (Hons)
Award
3
Years
Full-time
Study mode
90%
in work/study (15m)

About this course

This Physiotherapy degree includes practice-based education and research-informed prevention and management. Click here to apply now! From the provider’s course page.

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Northampton, based in Waterside Campus, University of Northampton. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.

For Allied health graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 90% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £28,500. (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.

8.6
/ 10
Excellent
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Excellent87

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: 25; 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
Excellent82

Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 82% (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 6 modules
  • Developing Core Professional ValuesCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    This module will introduce students to the Physiotherapy Profession and the standards of conduct, performance and ethics they are expected to actively implement. An emphasis will be applied on developing key skills for life-long learning, promotion of professional wellbeing and championing equality, diversity and inclusion within practice.

  • Applied Functional Anatomy and MovementCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    The purpose of this module is to introduce students to functional anatomy of the human body. You will develop an understanding of movement analysis for key functional movement patterns and practically apply knowledge of functional anatomy to develop clinical handling skills which aids physiotherapy practice.

  • Exploring Population HealthCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the role of physiotherapy within promotion of population health and well-being. Students will explore physiology and pathophysiology and the implications on health. This includes the key role of the physiotherapist within prevention of ill health throughout the lifespan.

  • Neurological PracticeCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    This module introduces students to the neurological system to facilitate foundational understanding of neurological conditions. The students will explore the evidence base to clinically reason the assessment and management of simple neurological conditions using an ethical and biopsychosocial framework of practice.

  • Cardiorespiratory PracticeCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    This module introduces students to the neurological system to facilitate foundational understanding of neurological conditions. The students will explore the evidence base to clinically reason the assessment and management of simple neurological conditions using an ethical and biopsychosocial framework of practice.

  • Neuromusculoskeletal PracticeCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    This module introduces students to the neuromusculoskeletal system to facilitate foundational understanding of neuromusculoskeletal conditions. The students will explore the evidence base to clinically reason the assessment and management of simple neuromusculoskeletal conditions, within an ethical and biopsychosocial framework of practice.

Year 2 6 modules
  • Practice Placement 1Compulsory20 credits
    Module details

    This module will be an introduction to the Physiotherapy profession within a practice setting. Students will begin to apply theoretical concepts in a person-centred and holistic manner. Students will develop their communication skills and, with support, effectively apply clinical reasoning to routine situations within the practice setting.

  • Rehabilitation in Physiotherapy PracticeCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    The purpose of the module is to develop skills within rehabilitation. There is emphasis on the underpinning theoretical concepts and evidence-base that informs the problem-solving approach to exercise prescription and rehabilitation which encompasses the biopsychosocial approach to management.

  • Complexity Management Throughout the LifespanCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    This module expands upon the students knowledge of the neuromusculoskeletal, cardio-respiratory and neurological fields of physiotherapy and considers situations, patient groups and conditions that are more complex in nature. This module builds upon clinical reasoning skills through analysis and evaluation of the multi-factorial elements that impact upon person-centred care.

  • Practice Placement 2Compulsory20 credits
    Module details

    This module enables students to develop their evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning skills to inform and justify their physiotherapy approaches. Students will assimilate and demonstrate the application of knowledge to routine situations. Students will continue to develop their professional identity, communication skills, time-management and collaborative working practices.

  • Practice Placement 3Compulsory20 credits
    Module details

    This module enables students to confidently identify more complex variables within Physiotherapy practice and apply evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning processes to inform and justify their decisions. Students will demonstrate an increased awareness of the social, political and ethical factors affecting person-centred care.

  • Exploring Evidence to Inform PracticeCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    The purpose of this module is to enhance students' academic research skills through critiquing local, national and/or international evidence related to socio-cultural issues relevant to professional Physiotherapy care. With a focus on advocacy for people across the lifespan and the wider family, students will develop a proposal for research.

Year 3 5 modules
  • Practice Placement 4Compulsory20 credits
    Module details

    This module enables students to explore complex variables within Physiotherapy practice and develop the application of evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning processes to inform and justify their decisions. Students will demonstrate increased autonomy regarding reflective practice, independent learning and management of wellness.

  • Practice Placement 5Compulsory20 credits
    Module details

    This module aims to enable the student to demonstrate their ability to transition to an autonomous and entry-level Physiotherapy graduate. The student will be expected to manage their workload, relavent to the placement setting, and demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning and active implementation of the HCPC standards.

  • Leadership for Practice DevelopmentCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    This module will equip students with the skills and knowledge of compassionate and inclusive leadership, which is essential for health and social care practice. Students will apply leadership principles to current practice and understand how to implement and influence positive change in their organisations and communities.

  • Enhancing Person Centered Care and Professional DevelopmentCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    This module will enhance students' understanding and application of the Physiotherapy professional standards in relation to the current health and social care climate. The module emphasises the importance of person-centered care and prepares students to be critical and reflective Physiotherapists fit for the future.

  • Embedding Evidence into PracticeCompulsory40 credits
    Module details

    The purpose of this module is to enable students to use academic research to enhance current practice. Using evaluation and synthesis of local, national and/or international evidence related to socio-cultural issues relevant to physiotherapy practice. Students will focus on advocacy for people across the lifespan and the wider family to present the findings of their chosen research output.

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.

Who it's for

This course suits graduates with A-level qualifications or equivalent. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent qualifications; the typical UCAS tariff band among entrants was 96–111 points. You'll need strong interest in health sciences and commitment to patient-centred care. The course is taught in English.

Careers & job market

Across Nursing & Health courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 87% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. National Graduate Outcomes data shows starting salaries (at 15 months) typically range from £27,000 to £30,500; after five years, this rises to £27,200–£38,400. These figures reflect the broader health sector and should not be taken as guaranteed individual outcomes. The physiotherapy profession continues to experience steady demand within the NHS and private practice.

University & format

You'll study full-time at the University of Northampton, a University located at Waterside Campus, over 3 years. Teaching is in English. The degree is awarded by a recognised UK degree-awarding body, with national recognition. The course carries NMC registration eligibility and the university holds Silver for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.

Student satisfaction

How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.

The teaching on my course
87%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
86%
Academic Support
84%
Organisation and management
80%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
88%

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
  1. 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted

    Your application needs a reference before you can send it.

  2. 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  3. 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

  4. 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline

    18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.

Show 5 later dates
  1. 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens

    Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.

  2. 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers

    Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.

  3. 2027 entryClearing opens

    Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.

  4. 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  5. 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

Published entryBBC at A Level typical offer

Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.

AccreditationHCPC, CSP

Names detected beside accreditation or recognition copy on the provider course page; verify the route and intake.

Open daysOpen Days

See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.

Entry & how to get in

Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of BBC. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent73% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 96 - 111 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Northampton'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

QualificationShare
A-levels or equivalent73%
a previous degree14%
another higher-education qualification9%
an Access course4%
No / unknown prior qualifications1%

Entry & your chances

An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.

Accessible entry

Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.

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.

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

Your points will drop onto the distribution above, with an honest above / within / below read.

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 gradesBCCA-level equivalent admitted students held
  1. 1
    Register on UCAS Hub

    Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.

  2. 2
    Write 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.

  3. 3
    Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time

    UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.

  4. 4
    Reply to your offers

    When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.

  5. 5
    Results 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 Northampton 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£9,790 / yr
International£18,000 / yr

Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).

Check fees at Northampton →

For students who normally live in England

illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, published course home fee
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

Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for

All Northampton funding →

Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.

National funding for this subject

  • 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

WhenMedianTypical rangeGraduates
15 months after£28,500£28,000 – £33,00025
3 years after£25,500£19,500 – £29,50080
5 years after£30,500£23,000 – £33,00065

Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 25; 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
82%
continue past their first year
80%
find their work meaningful
80%
say work fits their future plans
  1. 1Newly Qualified PractitionerPreceptorship / first post · 0–2 yrs
  2. 2Registered PractitionerAutonomous practice · 2–5 yrs
  3. 3Senior / SpecialistSpecialist or team lead · 5–10 yrs
  4. 4Advanced / Consultant PractitionerAdvanced practice or management · 10+ yrs

How pay grows: this course vs Nursing & Health nationally

Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£28,500
£27,000 – £30,500
After 3 years LEO
£25,500
£23,800 – £33,600
After 5 years LEO
£30,500
£27,200 – £38,400
national 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: 25; 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.

UK occupations graduates enter

Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.

  • Therapy professionalsSOC 2020 222 · 60% of published destinations · ASHE median £37,338
  • Other Health ProfessionalsSOC 2020 225 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,902

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: 75; response rate: 70%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.

Is BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy worth it?

It depends. BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy adds about +£35,630 over the first ten years vs. going straight to a job, but on these earnings the payoff is slower than average.

Mixed payoff: a longer-than-average break-even for this course
break evenyr 0yr 5yr 10yr 15yr 20graduateWorth it ≈ year 19.7

Cumulative earnings vs. going straight to work at 18, counting tuition and 3 years of wages given up while studying. The line clears zero around year 19.7. This is a simplified gross-earnings comparison, not a forecast of cash loan repayments.

+£35,630
10-year payoff
extra earnings over the first decade, after the fees you pay
2.2×
Return on investment
extra earnings over 10 yrs per £1 of fees
£29,370
Tuition over the course
£9,790/yr × 3 yrs (published course home fee)
£30,500
Grad earnings, 5 yrs on
£6,500 above a non-graduate (£24,000)

Model: this course’s own median graduate earnings (Graduate Outcomes / LEO) above the £24,000 non-graduate baseline (ONS), net of £9,790/yr over 3 years (published course home fee). Eligible England-domiciled students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan; repayments are 9% only on income above the threshold, with anything left written off after 40 years. That makes the cash flow different from conventional commercial debt. Opportunity cost assumes £18,000 gross earnings forgone in each study year; figures are nominal and exclude tax, living costs, investment returns and loan interest. A simplified estimate. Earnings and actual fees vary by graduate, provider, fee status and UK nation.

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 Outcomes
87%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled
85%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuation

How 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.

Where they work

  • NHS trusts
  • Private healthcare
  • Care providers
  • Community & mental-health services

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 £9,790/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 £28,500. 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.

Official-data snapshot

Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.6 out of 10: NSS 86.6% · in work or study 90% · continued 82%.

Who studies here and in this subject?

Provider- and UK subject-level context.

The University of Northampton

All students13,505
International16.4%
Aged 25+34.8%

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 Waterside Campus, University of Northampton

2,220 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.

Violent Crime 679Anti Social Behaviour 509Shoplifting 183Public Order 163Other Theft 143

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 Northampton from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.

Tuition fees

International tuition is £18,000 / 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

Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Northampton’s funding pages.

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 Northampton and gov.uk before you apply.

Common questions

Entry is historically accessible, accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 96 - 111 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
Set by Northampton. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
For Allied health graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 90% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £28,500. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
The published home tuition is £9,790 per 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. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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