UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B169

Physiotherapy

Name: Physiotherapy
Price: 22600 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Essex

Colchester, England

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3 yearsDuration

£22,600Per Year (Intl)

£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary

94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy at University of Essex is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy is a three-year degree. You’ll gain the applied knowledge and professional skills to practise as a physiotherapist in a range of settings. WHY THIS COURSE The BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy focuses on providing you with significant practical experience alongside classroom and experiential learning. You’ll undertake six placements in different clinical settings (approximately 1,000 hours) with our extensive network of sports clubs, teams and clinics. International tuition fees are £22,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 71% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Musculoskeletal Assessment and Treatment

Neurological Physiotherapy

Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy

Clinical Rehabilitation and Exercise Prescription

Professional Practice and Ethics in Healthcare

Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods

Clinical Placement Portfolio

UCAS Code:B169

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

including one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Life and Health Sciences, Physics, P.E, Psychology, Sport Science, or Mathematics.

International Baccalaureate

30 points

Or 3 Higher Level certificates with 555. Either must include a Higher Level life science or Mathematics with grade 5, plus a minimum of Standard Level Mathematics, English and Science grade 4.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	7	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£22,600

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£67,800

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Essex

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£27,500	£28,500	£29,000
3 years	£19,000	£26,500	£32,500
5 years	£26,000	£33,500	£42,500

UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course

UK average

Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary

This course

£26,500

UK average

£28,500

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 18% above UK average salary

This course

£33,500

UK average

£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

68%Working

4%Studying

20%Work & Study

3%Seeking Work

43%Professional Jobs

Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

89%

Overall

Teaching on my course

94%

Learning opportunities

85%

Assessment and feedback

87%

Academic support

95%

Organisation and management

87%

Learning resources

92%

Student voice

83%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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