BSc (Hons)

Physiotherapy

B160

From rehab to recovery.
Transform lives through expert, hands-on care with our accredited BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree. Taught by passionate and experienced clinicians and educators from diverse fields in the profession, you'll build practical skills in our cutting-edge simulation facilities while developing professional values that today’s employers care about. With 1,000+ clinical practice hours, graded placements that count towards your degree, and leadership training embedded throughout, you'll graduate as a confident, compassionate practitioner ready to make an immediate impact in healthcare. 

Physiotherapy students in the lab

Course overview

 

At Winchester, we believe physiotherapy education should be as dynamic and people focused as the profession itself. Our contemporary programme, designed with extensive input from students, service users, and healthcare partners, puts you at the centre of authentic learning experiences from day one. You'll learn from physiotherapists who practice across specialties including neurology, sports rehabilitation, and oncology, bringing their real-world insights directly to your education.

Rather than simply studying anatomy and treatment techniques, you'll apply your knowledge in our pioneering simulation-based learning environments before gaining clinical experience through our diverse and evolving placement network. Students have previously enjoyed practice-based learning opportunities across all pillars of practice, developing clinical, research, leadership, and educational skills through learning with local NHS and private providers, national centres such as Great Ormond Street Hospital and with specialist providers such as the Ministry of Defence, Hobbs Rehabilitation, and Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club.

Joint 1st in the UK for graduate prospects (Physiotherapy subject rankings, Complete University Guide 2025)

Our values-based approach is core to everything we do – from our inclusive interview process to our assessment methods, where your professional values count toward every assignment. With outstanding academic support (93% student satisfaction, NSS 2024) and a responsive personal tutor system, you'll develop not just as a clinician but as a leader equipped to drive innovation in healthcare.

This focus on comprehensive, practice-ready education has earned us recognition as one of the top universities in the UK for graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 2025). Our responsive approach to the evolving healthcare landscape ensures you graduate with skills that are not just relevant today, but future-proofed for tomorrow’s healthcare challenges. Upon completion of the course, you'll be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to practice as a physiotherapist in the UK.


Receive at least £5000 a year of NHS Funding on this course, with up to £3000 further funding for eligible students. Find out more on the NHS website.

What you need to know

Course start date

September

Location

On campus, Winchester

Course length

  • 3 years full-time

Apply

B160

Typical offer

120-128 points

Fees

From £9,535 pa

Course features

  • Learn from expert physiotherapists and active service users, with specialities from rehabilitation to oncology, bringing real clinical experience to your education.
  • Experience varied healthcare settings with quality assured placements that count toward your final degree.
  • Prepare for clinical practice through our innovative simulation-based learning environments.
  • Winchester Health Clinic: Gain hands-on experience with public clients in our dedicated campus clinic.
  • Graduate with a degree accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council.
  • Values-based: Develop professional values that count toward every assessment, not just your clinical knowledge.
  • Build essential leadership skills progressively across all three years at a top UK uni for graduate prospects.
  • Receive personalised support from your tutors – 93% of students were positive about the support provided by teaching staff (National Student Survey 2024).

Course details

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. On completion of the course you will be eligible to register as a physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Practice-based Learning

During your programme, you'll complete at least 1,000 hours of practice learning through five distinct learning experiences. Our placements are designed not just to build essential skills but to inspire your passion and give you a taste of the diverse career paths available in physiotherapy.

We offer an exceptional range of practice learning experiences including:

  • High-Calibre Clinical Placements: Gain hands-on experience in real healthcare settings under the guidance of experienced professionals.
  • Leadership Placements: Work alongside senior leaders to develop strategic insights and nurture your leadership potential.
  • Cutting-Edge Research Placements: Participate in research with local teams pioneering new interventions.
  • Private Practice Opportunities: Explore entrepreneurial aspects of physiotherapy in dynamic private settings.
  • Digital Services Integration: Prepare for the future by partnering with providers of remote healthcare services.

Your Physiotherapy journey at Winchester combines rigorous academic learning with practical application and clinical experience in a supportive, student-centred environment. Here is what you can expect from your 3-year Physiotherapy course:

Year 1: Building Foundations

Your first year introduces the fundamentals of physiotherapy through a blend of theory and practice. You'll study anatomy and physiology through both lectures and hands-on sessions where you'll work in small groups to understand how the body moves and functions. In clinical skills modules, you'll learn assessment techniques, professional communication, and consent procedures with guidance from experienced practitioners.

What sets Winchester apart is our innovative approach to placements. You'll complete 60 hours in healthcare environments in a volunteering-style placement, focusing on developing professionalism and communication skills without the pressure of complex clinical demands. This might be in hospitals, care homes, or with charitable organisations supporting people with specific needs. This experience is complemented by 40 hours of simulated placement learning, where you'll work with simulated patients to apply your clinical knowledge in a safe, controlled environment.

Teaching, learning and assessment: 432 hours*
Independent learning: 672 hours*
Placement: 96 hours*

Year 2: Developing Clinical Expertise

Building on your foundations, Year 2 deepens your clinical knowledge and challenges you with two six-week placement blocks. Your academic learning becomes more specialised as you develop skills in specific physiotherapy areas. Assessments become progressively more complex, with case studies that require you to think critically about evidence-based, high quality patient care. By now, you’ll have developed your clinical confidence, as well as the ability to research, lead, and reflect on your work.

Teaching, learning and assessment: 300 hours*
Independent learning: 450 hours*
Placement: 450 hours*

 

Year 3: Becoming an Autonomous Professional

In your final year, you'll complete a six-week and an eight-week placement: the culmination of your practical learning, where you'll demonstrate your readiness for professional practice. Unlike other universities that don’t grade placements, Winchester values your clinical achievements by having placements contribute to your degree classification.

Our Leadership Development module prepares you to engage with service improvement projects and focuses on your transition to practice, helping you chart your career path and continue your professional development beyond graduation. Throughout this year, you'll build the confidence to practice independently and apply your learning to any given situation, with a strong focus on personalised support towards career planning and successful job applications.

Teaching, learning and assessment: 203 hours*
Independent learning: 472 hours*
Placement: 525 hours*

*Please note these are indicative hours for the course.

Teaching Hours

All class based teaching takes places between 9am – 6pm, Monday to Friday during term time. Wednesday afternoons are kept free from timetabled teaching for personal study time and for sports clubs and societies to train, meet and play matches. There may be some occasional learning opportunities (for example, an evening guest lecturer or performance) that take places outside of these hours for which you will be given forewarning.

Assessment

Our validated courses may adopt a range of means of assessing your learning. An indicative, and not necessarily comprehensive, list of assessment types you might encounter includes essays, portfolios, supervised independent work, presentations, written exams, or practical performances.

We ensure all students have an equal opportunity to achieve module learning outcomes. As such, where appropriate and necessary, students with recognised disabilities may have alternative assignments set that continue to test how successfully they have met the module's learning outcomes.

Percentage of Coursework Assessed

The assessment balance between examination and coursework depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose. The approximate percentage of the course assessed by different assessment modes is as follows:

Year 1 (Level 4)*

37% coursework
13% written exams
50% practical exams

Year 2 (Level 5)*

25% coursework
0% written exams
75% practical exams

Year 3 (Level 6)*

46% coursework
0% written exams
54% practical exams

*Please note these are indicative percentages and modes for the programme.

Modules

Please note the modules listed are correct at the time of publishing. The University cannot guarantee the availability of all modules listed and modules may be subject to change. The University will notify applicants of any changes made to the core modules listed. For further information please refer to winchester.ac.uk/termsandconditions

Modules

Leadership Development 1: Professional Self and Practice Based Learning 30 Credits

This module starts the leadership journey by focusing on individuals as independent learners and professionals, including an awareness of their own health and wellbeing and how this can impact them in practice. They will gain an understanding of working as a professional within the health and social care settings. Students will understand the requirement for Continuous Professional Development and how to maintain a Personal Development Portfolio that records learning and education activities. They will use reflective models, set goals and personal objectives. Students will be introduced to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles and practice. Professionalism, codes of conduct/standards of practice, values-based practice, and governance, patient safety, consent and confidentiality will be discussed. Students will develop their academic writing skills, communication skills, professionalism and reflection and are required to demonstrate this in practice in line with CSP and HCPC standards.

Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Science 30 Credits

The aim of the module is to cover the normal human anatomy and physiology across the lifespan. It will include key psychological and behaviour theories that enable an understanding of biopsychosocial approaches. Physiological, structural, behavioural, and functional changes associated with selected pathology and disease processes, as well as healing will be covered for a range of generically and commonly encountered conditions such as inflammation, processes linked to ageing, injury and ill health. It will also introduce basic elements of pain theory and rudimental aspects of pharmacology and medicine management including legislation and understanding of scope of practice essential for safe physiotherapy. The module will utilise basic research skills such as literature searching, referencing, information processing, and introduction to evidence-informed practice

Fundamental Clinical Assessment Skills 15 Credits

The module will introduce generic subjective and objective assessment skills for holistic biopsychosocial assessments utilising ICF framework for health, fitness and disability. Principles of biomechanics, clinical measurement techniques and mobility aid assessment will be applied through studying normal movement and function and applying growing anatomical knowledge and terminology.

Assessments and their findings will be used to undertake basic clinical reasoning, safe mobility aid prescription and generate documentation of findings, problems lists, and person-orientated goals which take into account individuals’ physical, psychological, social, and cultural needs. Basic research skills such as information searching and synthesis will be used to introduce an evidence-based practice approach. Through the use of case studies, the module will demonstrate how physiotherapy assessment contributes to a safe, person-centred approach with a strong focus on informed consent.

Introduction to Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Practice 15 Credits

The aim of the module is to ensure secure cardiorespiratory anatomy and physiology and introduce physiological, structural, behavioural and functional changes associated with selected pathology and disease progression in cardiovascular and respiratory systems. This module covers basic cardiorespiratory assessment to determine a patient’s physical, psychological and cultural needs and the application of clinical reasoning and decision making in the formulation of problem lists and an appropriate plan of management.  

The module covers safe and effective application and communication of management including treatment techniques commonly experienced in cardiorespiratory practice. A series of theoretical case studies will enable you to consider selected psychosocial and wider influences in the context of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy such as self-identity, beliefs, coping and adjustment, engagement, team working, self-management, dignity and empathy. The module uses basic research skills such as information processing and critiquing, evidence-based practice and using evidence where appropriate.

Introduction to Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice 15 Credits

This module will develop and apply knowledge and skills for care of people with commonly encountered musculoskeletal problems and presentations seen in a variety of settings. Subjective and objective assessment skills will be developed, and findings will be used to produce reasoned hypotheses, problem lists, SMART goals and treatment plans which take into account an individuals’ physical, psychological, social, and cultural needs.

The module will also cover theory, practice and communication of a variety of treatment approaches and interventions including advice and education, exercise and rehabilitation, introduction to manual therapy and therapeutic adjuncts with precautions and contraindications to these. Basic research skills such as information processing and critiquing will be used to introduce an evidence-based practice approach. Through the use of clinical case studies and digital tools, the module will consider how safe and effective assessment and treatment techniques can be integrated into a person-centred management plan and communicated professionally.

Introduction to Neurological Physiotherapy Practice 15 Credits

The module will cover normal neurological anatomy and physiology. The physiological, structural, behavioural and functional changes associated with selected neurological pathology and disease progression will be taught. This module will cover neurological assessment to determine an individual’s physical, psychological and cultural needs in accordance with the ICF. It will also consider the application of clinical reasoning in the formulation of problem lists, goal setting and treatment planning.

The module will cover the safe and effective application of management techniques commonly encountered in neurology. Selected psychosocial and wider influences on the context of physiotherapy will be included, such as self-identity, beliefs, coping and adjustment, engagement, team working, self-management, dignity and empathy. The module will utilise basic research skills such as information processing, critiquing and use of evidence informed practice and digital tools where appropriate

Modules

Practice Based Learning 30 Credits

Students will undertake 450 hours of practice-based learning in two blocks, developing skills and actively participating in application of safe, person-centred, evidence-informed physiotherapy tasks under the guidance of a practice educator. PBL experiences provide opportunities for self-development and to extend and improve knowledge and evidence-informed reasoning so that learning integrates with practice across all four pillars of practice.

Students are expected to demonstrate professional values and behaviours and work alongside a variety of individuals and healthcare professionals. Students will be allocated a member of the Physiotherapy Programme team who will provide a link to the academic programme and will meet at least once during each PBL block. Students may need to negotiate when they take holiday.

Prehabilitation, Acute and In-patient Physiotherapy 30 Credits

Students advance skills in assessment of people preparing for, or requiring, hospital care including physiotherapy for people with more complex or acute cardiorespiratory, neurological or mobility problems, emphasising information gathering, investigation interpretation and modification of assessment based on clinical presentation and clinical reasoning. Increasingly complex Case studies develop knowledge in more acute/complex pathologies and facilitate problem-solving approaches in common areas of hospital-based care for example orthopaedics, prehabilitation, emergency department, acute stroke, medical and surgical wards, higher dependency and intensive care.

Students explore holistic and context-dependent physiotherapy assessment and treatment approaches, evaluation and monitoring with a strong focus on safe and evidence informed biopsychosocial practice. Deeper understanding of health inequalities and the impact of wider determinants of health in the provision of care for people requiring hospital-based care will result.

Outpatient and Community based Physiotherapy 30 Credits

Students advance clinical and holistic biopsychosocial assessment skills with emphasis on information gathering, modification of approach based on clinical presentation and clinical reasoning for differential diagnoses and construction of prioritised problem lists with consideration of function and participation for quality of life. Increasingly complex case studies facilitate problem-solving approaches in different primary care, outpatient and community settings.

The module covers safe and effective application, modification and progression of treatment/management and rehabilitation. Students develop understanding of wider determinants of health to support management of people with longer-term and more complex conditions through inclusive and agreed, person-centred approaches. Clinical skills include models of behaviour change, health promotion and education, and digital technology. Benefits and challenges of different approaches and consideration of relevant evidence-based practice, policies/guidelines/legal and ethical requirements will be covered. Presenting skills will be developed through learning and teaching.

Applied Research Skills 15 Credits

This module develops knowledge and understanding of research in healthcare including how research can advance the UNSDGs. Students explore scientific approaches to finding, appraising and utilising research to enhance their professional evidence-based approach. The module introduces a range of philosophical approaches (e.g. post-positivism, constructivism and pragmatism) and relates these to the purpose, design, methodology and methods of research. Students will explore quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods primary research and secondary research.

The module will encourage working and learning in groups and/or individually to identify research gaps, construct a research question and develop a protocol design which complies with good research practice guidelines. This includes PPI involvement, sampling and recruitment, data collection and analysis plans and an understanding of validity, reliability and trustworthiness. Understanding and compliance with legal and ethical processes will be included, and tools for research project management including academic writing and referencing will be developed.

Leadership Development 2: Collaborative Practice 15 Credits

The focus of this module will be developing leadership skills with a focus on collaborative practice and working in teams. Student’s will be given the opportunity to explore the challenges and complexities of working within multidisciplinary teams. This module will develop the student's interpersonal and communication skills and will allow them to consider how digital technologies can influence effective care.

Different leadership styles will be explored including how these influence team effectiveness. The importance of diversity within teams will be discussed. Students will be encouraged to take a broader view on how teams and organisations can adapt to meet the needs of the population. Learning opportunities which explore the roles of other professionals and where possible inter-professional learning opportunities included. Case studies working with other modules will be used where appropriate.

Modules

Research Dissertation 30 Credits

This module will allow students to develop their learning from research methods in level 5 and apply it by completing their own capstone project. The research project may take different forms depending on the student’s and programme requirements. Ethical approval in line with University Policy will be required before data collection can begin. This may require consideration and/or production of participant information sheets, consent forms, draft data collection plans and communication of plans to ensure compliance with legal and ethical policies and regulation.

Students will conduct and manage their own project and take it through the research process, then writing up in the form of a paper prepared for journal publication. Students will learn how to manage their research project, ensure good research practice and compliance with relevant legal and ethical requirements and will be supported through group work and a mentor/supervisor. Students will be supported to identify and meet their learning needs as users, producers and communicators of research for professional practice. Written and research communication skills will be developed.

Leadership Development 3: Managing Change as an Autonomous Professional 30 Credits

This module explores physiotherapy services within wider healthcare settings including political, population and institutional drivers, it develops pillars of practice from previous levels. The module includes funding and commissioning of services, healthcare tools, models and frameworks to improve services and students utilise service scenarios to explore service challenges and critically reflect on interventions and the key factors that influence service design and innovation.

Different healthcare settings will be considered including the National Health Service, private sector and beyond. Global health considerations include humanitarian and service development work and the impacts of these. Students will develop critical reflective skills and prepare for professional practice. They will consider standards of proficiency required for accreditation and registration. Different methods of continuing professional development in all 4pillars of practice will be explored as will employability and individual needs and plan for safe, effective, high-quality, values-based, diverse, inclusive and person-centred autonomous practice.

Criticality in Contemporary Physiotherapy 30 Credits

The module covers management of people with complex or multi-faceted needs relating to biopsychosocial factors or contextual/contemporary issues. It focuses on evidence-informed, holistic and personalised approaches as foundations for quality physiotherapy provision. Students learn adaptability for provision of best care using problem-solving with wider information sources and considering legal and ethical factors, key policies and guidelines. Students integrate theory with practical application within themes including specialist areas and emerging areas of practice.

Simulation-based learning activities will reflect conditions and population covered, with students applying their learning to less familiar or unpredictable situations. Where appropriate, service users or other allied health professionals will be involved in the learning, teaching and/or assessment. Students will utilise and share their practice-based learning and viewed as co-constructors of learning and teaching materials. In at least one theme block, students will normally be provided with choice.

Level 6 Practice Based Learning 30 Credits

Students undertake 525 hours of practice-based learning in two blocks providing opportunities to progress critical reasoning in different areas of practice from all pillars of practice. Students will demonstrate increasing levels of independence with safe, evidence-informed and justified person- centred physiotherapy tasks within scope of practice under the guidance of practice educator(s). Students will show increasing autonomy to safely handle larger caseloads and tasks with oversight of their practice educator. PBL provides opportunities to take responsibility for ongoing self-development and to critically extend and improve knowledge and evidence-informed reasoning to proactively integrate theory with practice.

Students are expected to consistently demonstrate professional values and behaviours and work alongside a variety of individuals and healthcare professionals. Students will be allocated to a member of the Physiotherapy faculty team who provides a link to the academic programme and will meet at least once during each PBL experience. Preparation and de-brief will support students’ readiness and reflective practice.

Entry requirements

120-128 points

Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to:

  • A-Levels: BBB-ABB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points).
  • BTEC/CTEC: DDM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications. National Extended Certificate/ Foundation Diploma/ Technical Diploma/ Extended Diplomas in Applied Science. 
  • International Baccalaureate: 120-128 UCAS tariff points. To include a minimum of grade 5 in Standard or Higher level English and Maths and a minimum of grade 5 in a Higher level Science.
  • T-Level - in Health, Healthcare Science or Science.

A science A-level or equivalent at grade C or above. Biology or human biology are preferred, but other sciences are acceptable. Level 3 BTEC science qualifications graded merit or above are considered on an individual basis.

Applicants to this course are expected to attend an interview at the University. Our Admissions Team will be in contact with further information about the format of the interview on receipt of your application.

Additionally, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS.

In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required:

GCSEs in Mathematics and English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If you hold another qualification, please get in touch and we will advise further.

If you will be over the age of 21 years of age at the beginning of your undergraduate study, you will be considered as a mature student. This means our offer may be different and any work or life experiences you have will be considered together with any qualifications you hold. UCAS have further information about studying as a mature student on their website which may be of interest.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance and health checks are required prior to enrolment if you are offered a place on this course.  

Work Experience

Being able to demonstrate a good understanding of the depth and breadth of the role of a physiotherapist is essential. Candidates often find work experience prior to application in rehabilitation/healthcare/support work/sports coaching, in a paid or voluntary capacity, is helpful in order to demonstrate an informed decision before embarking on a career in Physiotherapy. However, if this isn’t possible you can find out more about the profession by researching online or attending virtual work experience which is now widely available. You can also find out more information from the Health and Care Professions Council and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy websites.

International points required

If English is not your first language, a formal English language test will most likely be required and you will need to achieve the following:

  • IELTS Academic at 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in all four components (for year 1 entry)
  • We also accept other English language qualifications, such as IELTS Indicator, Pearson PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and TOEFL iBT

If you are living outside of the UK or Europe, you can find out more about how to join this course by contacting our International Recruitment Team via our International Apply Pages.

2025/6 Course Tuition Fees

  UK / Channel Islands /
Isle of Man / Republic of Ireland 

International

Year 1* £9,535 £16,700

Additional tuition fee information

*(UK / Channel Islands / Isle of Man / Republic of Ireland) £9,535 for the 25/26 academic year. Fees for future academic years will be determined in line with our Terms and Conditions. The fee is currently subject to a governmental fee cap for each academic year. It is our policy to charge tuition fees at the level of the cap set by the Government. If the cap set by the Government changes, then we may increase our Fees in line with governmental policy.

*(International) £16,700 for the 25/26 academic year. Fees for future academic years will be determined in line with our Terms and Conditions. We decide the annual level of increase of our Tuition Fees by taking into account a range of factors including the cost of delivering the course and change in governmental funding.

Remember, you don’t have to pay any of this upfront if you are able to get a tuition fee loan from the UK Government to cover the full cost of your fees each year.

UK Part-Time fees are calculated on a pro rata basis of the full-time fee for a 120 credit course. The fee for a single credit is £79.45 and a 15 credit module is £1,191. Part-time students can take up to a maximum 90 credits per year, so the maximum fee in a given year will be the government permitted maximum fee of £7,145

International part-time fees are calculated on a pro rata basis of the full-time fee for a 120 credit course. The fee for a single credit is £139.14 and a 15 credit module is £2,087.

 

Additional costs

Mandatory Costs

Disclosure and Barring Service

All students who accept an offer for this course are required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance check. Please note, the cost of the check is £49.50 and covering the cost is the responsibility of the student.
 
In addition to the check, all students are strongly encouraged to sign up to use the DBS Update Service [https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service] for the duration of their course. Students who fail to sign up to the Update Service may be required to complete and pay for an additional check during their course which may affect their ability to engage successfully with placements.

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

Student Membership is a requirement of the course. Indicative cost is £39 per year for the duration of your studies. This provides you with insurance, legal services and a range of learning resources and tools.

Other costs

Uniform

Uniform for placements will be supplied; two tunics or polo shirts and two pairs of trousers. If you would like an additional uniform, this can be purchased at an additional cost.

Optional kit can be purchased from the University for practical sessions. Indicative cost is £20-£50 per item. 

Equipment and Materials Equipment

A number of essential items will be provided to you for use in:

Centre for Learning Anatomical Sciences, e.g. safety goggles, examination gloves and plastic aprons.

Practical sessions, e.g. goniometers, tape measures, electrotherapy consumables, examination gloves and plastic aprons.

You will need to provide yourself with a lab coat for use in the Centre for Learning Anatomical Sciences. These can be purchased from any source. Indicative cost is £15.

You will need to provide yourself with a fob watch (indicative cost is £10-£25) and a stethoscope (advice will be given at the appropriate time regarding which models - indicative cost is £64-£72) for use in the practical classes and whilst on clinical placement. 

Access to your own transport

As part of your course, you will be expected to participate in several placements with practice partners. These may be located across Hampshire, neighbouring counties and beyond. If you have access to your own transport, you will be expected to travel independently to placements. If you use your own motor vehicle, you will need to have business mileage included in your insurance.

Please note, driving to the University’s campuses is not encouraged as parking on site is restricted and there is limited public parking in the local community. Further information about travelling to our campuses is available on our Travel and Transport page 

Placement Expenses

Accommodation, insurance, travel costs, immunisation/vaccination costs.

There are placements in each year of the programme that are organised by the University with regional healthcare providers. Insurance for students on placement and the necessary immunisation/vaccination is provided by the University.

Students will need to travel to placements/arrange accommodation. In some cases there may be costs incurred here for travel and accommodation. 

Visits

There are five visits to the Centre for Learning Anatomical Sciences that are part of the Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Sciences module and students will need to cover the cost of travel to Southampton for these (bus fare or train followed by bus - indicative cost is £7).

Other physiotherapy modules may include optional visits to specialist healthcare facilities, etc. You will normally be expected to cover the cost of travel and admission, unless otherwise specified in the module profile.

Core Texts

Core texts are available from the University Library; however some students prefer to purchase their own copies. These can be bought second hand or as an ebook, which can often reduce this cost. Indicative cost is £70-£299 per academic year.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND AWARDS

We have a variety of scholarship and bursaries available to support you financially with the cost of your course. To see if you’re eligible, please see our Scholarships and Awards.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Physiotherapy graduates from Winchester enjoy outstanding employment outcomes. We're among the top universities in the UK for graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 2025), and our students are quick to secure roles across various healthcare settings.

Many of our graduates begin in NHS Band 5 rotational positions, with several progressing rapidly to Band 6 roles within two years. Others move directly into specialised positions in areas like sports rehabilitation or join private practices. Some enterprising graduates have established their own healthcare businesses, while others pursue further specialisation through postgraduate programmes or research. Undergraduate students on our BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy course are pre-approved to start a Master’s degree at Winchester. To be eligible, students must apply by the end of March in their final year and meet the entry requirements. 

Our extensive placement network provides diverse experiences that can lead directly to employment opportunities. These include major NHS trusts, such as Hampshire Hospitals, Hampshire and Isle of Wight, and Salisbury, specialised facilities like Great Ormond Street Hospital, sports organisations, including Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club, and innovative private providers like Hobbs Rehabilitation with their cutting-edge neuro-rehabilitation technology.

Through our curriculum's integration of leadership, research, clinical practice, and education, you'll graduate with more than just treatment techniques. You'll have the versatility to adapt to emerging areas like first contact practitioner roles and the confidence to contribute to healthcare innovation throughout your career.

Pre-approved for a Masters

University of Winchester students studying Bachelor Honours degrees are pre-approved to start a Masters degree at Winchester. To be eligible students must apply by the end of March in their final year and meet the entry requirements of their chosen Masters degree.

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