Physiotherapy
Cardiff UniversityCourse Overview
The BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy at Cardiff University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Studying physiotherapy at Cardiff means you will be studying at one of the top 3 physiotherapy courses in the UK as ranked by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019. Our physiotherapy programme will result in you being eligible to apply to the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) for registration which means you will be licenced to practice as a qualified physiotherapist after graduating. Physiotherapy is an exciting and ever-evolving professional career concerned with supporting individuals to live fulfilling and active lives. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 81% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, and a 96% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB - BBB Must include Biology or Human Biology. |
| International Baccalaureate | 34 - 31 points 34-31 overall or 666-665 in 3 HL subjects. Must include grade 5 in HL Biology. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 69 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Tuition fees for 2027 entry Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on your fee status. Your fee status could be home, island or overseas. Learn how we decide your fee status Fees for home status A full NHS bursary, including tuition fees and a non-repayable bursary for living costs, is available to applicants from the UK. Full details, including information for applicants from the EU, are available on our NHS funding pages. Fees for overseas status An NHS placement is a required part
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,000 | £28,500 | £29,000 |
| 3 years | £26,000 | £29,000 | £31,000 |
| 5 years | £30,000 | £33,000 | £36,000 |
UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06-05). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
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