BSc (Hons) PHYSIOTHERAPY

London South Bank University

United Kingdom, London

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London South Bank University

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Southwark

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines24-Sep-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,600 / year(s)

Next Intake 24-Sep-2026

BSc (Hons) PHYSIOTHERAPY

About

Due to high demand, this course is closed to new applications for 2025 entry. You might instead be interested in Sport Rehabilitation, Chiropractic, Adult Nursing or Sport & Exercise Science.

Take the next step towards an exciting physiotherapy career. Make your mark on the competitive professional field by becoming a reflective, resourceful physiotherapist prepared for a fast-moving healthcare environment. You’ll learn in both theoretical and practical settings, with 30 weeks of clinical placement in a variety of health settings allowing you to put your skills to practice. This course is an excellent platform for a successful future in physiotherapy, following the best practices of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy’s vision.

At the end of your studies you will be ready to practice as a physiotherapist, or you can choose to continue your studies and accelerate your career by completing our studies and accelerate your career by completing our exciting Integrated Masters in Physiotherapy.

Why Physiotherapy at LSBU?

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Graduates from this course are working as Physiotherapists across the NHS including at Sussex Community NHS, Surrey Downs Health and Care and Clementine Churchill.

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This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). Ranked 4th amongst London modern competitors for Overall Score in Physiotherapy (Complete University Guide 2023).

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Exciting work experience opportunities – we work closely with many of London's internationally renowned teaching hospitals, Community Trusts and services, where you can gain clinical experience.

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Our dedicated facilities include clinical skills labs and outstanding virtual learning environments on campus – as well as access to the gym facilities within the Academy of Sport.

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Our excellent staff members are experts in their respective fields.

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LSBU Health and Social Care graduates are the second highest paid amongst all London Modern university graduates, and the sixth highest in the UK one year after graduating (DfE LEO data 2022).

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Students on this course could be eligible to receive a non-repayable amount of up to £11,000 per academic year with the NHS Learning Support Fund.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry Level Requirements

Need further information? Call us on 0800 923 8888 to discuss entry requirements.

A Level ABB, including at least 2 Science subjects or:
BTEC National Diploma DDM in Science, or:
Access to HE Diploma in Science with 30 Distinctions and 15 Merits or:
Equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 128UCAS points
Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths, Science and English, or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).

English language

If your first language is not English you must have the following minimum International English Language Test Score (IELTS) results at the time of applying:

7.0 overall or equivalent
7.0 in the listening and reading sections
7.0 in the writing and speaking sections

Interviews

If your initial application to a Health and Social Care course is successful, you’ll be invited for an interview.

The interview is an opportunity to explain face-to-face why you are the right student for the course. As a result of the ever-changing situation in relation to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, our selection interview days on campus will be replaced with telephone or virtual interviews.

The telephone interview will be used to assess your suitability for the course and to ensure that you meet the necessary academic and skills required for the course you have chosen. You will be asked to consider realistic scenarios related to elements of health care practice or the core NHS values.

Visit our interview page for information on preparing for the day and what to bring. Please note: there is no written component to the Physiotherapy interview.

Foundation Year

If you have been out of study for a considerable amount of time or have slightly missed the entry requirements this course, you can take your first steps to becoming a registered practitioner with our Health and Social Care Foundation year. Boost your qualifications and confidence for further study with this one-year introductory course and on completion of this course you will be guaranteed entry on to one of our 13 health BSc pre-registration health and social care degrees.

Career

Careers

Employability Service

At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:

An online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
Our Careers Gym offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and finding work experience, as well as regular presentations from employers across a range of sectors.