Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists help improve their patients wellbeing and quality of life through advice, exercise and education. Seeing patients progress and regain function makes it an incredibly rewarding career.

We're 3rd in the UK for physiotherapy courses in the Guardian University Guide 2025 and our accredited physiotherapy degree will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed for professional practice.

University study includes anatomy, physiology, exercise prescription, surgery and orthopaedics, learning in our physiotherapy facilities which include physio rooms and an exercise rehabilitation gym.

On placement you'll work with senior physiotherapists and other health professionals.

This course is also available as a degree apprenticeship for students who are employed in a healthcare setting.

Top reasons to choose this course

- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

- 3rd in the UK for physiotherapy courses – Guardian University Guide 2025.

- On-campus facilities include a physiotherapy exercise rehabilitation gym, physiotherapy suites and a virtual anatomy lab.

- Clinical placements in settings including hospitals, rehabilitation centres and patients’ homes plus an opportunity to gain a global perspective in Kenya.

- Non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each academic year.

- 95% of our graduates are in work or further study 15 months after their degree – Graduate Outcomes Survey.

- Brighton is in the UK top 25% for graduate earnings in allied health, three years after graduating – Longitudinal Education Outcomes 2022.