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Plymouth Marjon University

Physiotherapy

Plymouth, England, United Kingdom · UCAS IMPH

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Campus

    Main Site

  • Intl. Tuition

    £15,200 (2026-27)

  • Home Tuition

    £9,790 (regulated maximum, 2026-27)

  • Intake

    2026-09-21

  • UCAS code

    IMPH

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Course Overview

Physiotherapy at Plymouth Marjon University in Plymouth, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Physiotherapy graduates register with the HCPC (UK) or equivalent body and work in NHS, private and sports settings treating musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory conditions. Sports medicine and manual therapy are popular specialisms.

Student life (indicative)

Plymouth combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

12,000

Staff Ratio

19.0:1

International

12.0%

Career Prospects

Avg Starting Salary

£26,070

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

£15,200

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Home Tuition

£9,790

per year, regulated maximum, 2026-27 Official fee page

City & Location

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Physiotherapy
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Physiotherapy topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Physiotherapy
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements listed.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

12,000

Total students

Staff Ratio

19:1

Students per staff

International Students

12%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Mild coastal

Safety Index (indicative)

8.0/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle

Student Life & City (indicative)

Plymouth combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.

  • Plymouth combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access.
  • The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.

What Students Love

  • Beach lifestyle
  • Outdoor & nature activities
  • Active pub & club scene
  • Historic city & heritage

University Stats

Total Students12,000
Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1
International Students12%
Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Avg Starting Salary

£26,070

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✗ Not offered

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Physiotherapy graduates register with the HCPC (UK) or equivalent body and work in NHS, private and sports settings treating musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory conditions. Sports medicine and manual therapy are popular specialisms.

  • Physiotherapy graduates register with the HCPC (UK) or equivalent body and work in NHS, private and sports settings treating musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory conditions.
  • Sports medicine and manual therapy are popular specialisms.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Business
  • Healthcare
  • Education

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

£15,200

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Home Tuition

£9,790

per year, regulated maximum, 2026-27 Official fee page

Total Programme Cost

£60,800

For full 4 Years

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

MEDIUM

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£15,200per year, 2026-27 Official fee page
Tuition (Home)£9,790per year, regulated maximum, 2026-27 Official fee page
Estimated Total (per year)£15,200

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£616/mo
Food & Groceries£233/mo
Transport£63/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,062
Annual living costs£12,750/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,345/month budget (housing $780, food $295, transport $80) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.

  • One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,345/month budget (housing $780, food $295, transport $80) covers everything comfortably.
  • A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.