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Physio applications

Hi!
I've narrowed down my 5 choices for physiotherapy applications to:
- Essex
- Bournemouth
- UwE
- Northumbria
- York St John
Any thoughts on these or is there anyone studying physiotherapy at any of these university? I had also considered Brighton, Robert Gordon and Brookes. Thanks so much!
Original post by saraeli
Hi!
I've narrowed down my 5 choices for physiotherapy applications to:
- Essex
- Bournemouth
- UwE
- Northumbria
- York St John
Any thoughts on these or is there anyone studying physiotherapy at any of these university? I had also considered Brighton, Robert Gordon and Brookes. Thanks so much!

As the NHS won't care where you studied and as all physio courses have to meet the standards set by the HCPC, your main concern should be if you can see yourself living there for three years and if you liked the department and facilities when you visited on open days. Also, make sure you know where placements will be and if you can access them easily, and when they are. This can vary a lot between unis with some timetabling placements in the uni holidays.

There is a new thread for 2025 physio applicants that you might like to join:

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7524824
Original post by saraeli
Hi!
I've narrowed down my 5 choices for physiotherapy applications to:
- Essex
- Bournemouth
- UwE
- Northumbria
- York St John
Any thoughts on these or is there anyone studying physiotherapy at any of these university? I had also considered Brighton, Robert Gordon and Brookes. Thanks so much!

Hi @saraeli,

Great to hear you’re starting to think about your university journey.
I'm Q, and I study Media Production at Bournemouth University.

Bournemouth has a strong Physiotherapy course, and you can find detailed information on the course page, including a breakdown of the units you’ll study and the programme specification, which covers contact hours and assessments. Here's the link: Physiotherapy
If you haven’t already, consider booking an Open Day to speak to staff, tour the Bournemouth Gateway Building (where most Health & Social Science courses are based), and explore the facilities.

In terms of student life, Bournemouth is a coastal town with two main campuses - Talbot and Lansdowne, where you would be based. Students can join a wide range of clubs, societies, and extracurricular activities, or explore the nearby town, and the Unibus pass makes travel easy. The student accommodation conveniently being located near Lansdowne and town is quite helpful especially in your first year. Living in Bournemouth offers excellent transport links, lots of shops, places to eat, and plenty to do around the coastal city. It’s a welcoming environment for students, balancing both academic and social life.

I hope this helps - let me know if you have any further questions!
Q - BU Student Rep
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Original post by BU Student Rep
Hi @saraeli,
Great to hear you’re starting to think about your university journey.
I'm Q, and I study Media Production at Bournemouth University.
Bournemouth has a strong Physiotherapy course, and you can find detailed information on the course page, including a breakdown of the units you’ll study and the programme specification, which covers contact hours and assessments. Here's the link: Physiotherapy
If you haven’t already, consider booking an Open Day to speak to staff, tour the Bournemouth Gateway Building (where most Health & Social Science courses are based), and explore the facilities.
In terms of student life, Bournemouth is a coastal town with two main campuses - Talbot and Lansdowne, where you would be based. Students can join a wide range of clubs, societies, and extracurricular activities, or explore the nearby town, and the Unibus pass makes travel easy. The student accommodation conveniently being located near Lansdowne and town is quite helpful especially in your first year. Living in Bournemouth offers excellent transport links, lots of shops, places to eat, and plenty to do around the coastal city. It’s a welcoming environment for students, balancing both academic and social life.
I hope this helps - let me know if you have any further questions!
Q - BU Student Rep


Hi,
I've actually already visited BU, and although it wasn't on an open day I really liked it. I've seen the building where I'd be studying physio and the building blocks of accommodations right close by. Do you have any recommendations on any particular accommodation? My initial idea was a campus University whereas in BU I wouldnt really have a campus as such, apart from when I go to the sports centre. But I did like it a lot and physio seems a good course there. Can you just explain to me where most of the student life take place, Landsdown or Talbot? Do students tend to go into the city a lot at night or do they tend to hang out at the old fire station? Does the SU organise events there? I'm rather quiet and I'm not looking for a crazy nightlife though of course I do like going out. Any additional infos would be great! Thanks sooo much
Original post by saraeli
Hi,
I've actually already visited BU, and although it wasn't on an open day I really liked it. I've seen the building where I'd be studying physio and the building blocks of accommodations right close by. Do you have any recommendations on any particular accommodation? My initial idea was a campus University whereas in BU I wouldnt really have a campus as such, apart from when I go to the sports centre. But I did like it a lot and physio seems a good course there. Can you just explain to me where most of the student life take place, Landsdown or Talbot? Do students tend to go into the city a lot at night or do they tend to hang out at the old fire station? Does the SU organise events there? I'm rather quiet and I'm not looking for a crazy nightlife though of course I do like going out. Any additional infos would be great! Thanks sooo much
Hi @saraeli,

Bournemouth offers a variety of accommodation options for students, including a BU Portfolio for first-year undergraduates and postgraduates. Private halls like Lulworth, Skyline, Oxford Point, and others are available for second-year students and above, but you’re welcome to stay there as a first year is you wish. Accommodations differ in location (Talbot or Lansdowne campuses) and amenities such as gyms, cinema rooms, and outdoor spaces, which influence costs, so it depends what you’re looking for.

In terms of student life, I would say it is balanced between the two campus. Talbot is where mist of the societies are based, with some clubs at Chapel Gate, the sports campus, whereas more of the nightlife and town excursions are based at Lansdowne.
I’m quite a quiet student as well and I found that joining societies and other student communities was the thing for me, so I did things like becoming a student representative, a student ambassador and some other things gave me the opportunity to socialise in a different way.

I hope this helps, let me know if you have any further questions.
Q - BU Student Rep
Original post by saraeli
Hi!
I've narrowed down my 5 choices for physiotherapy applications to:
- Essex
- Bournemouth
- UwE
- Northumbria
- York St John
Any thoughts on these or is there anyone studying physiotherapy at any of these university? I had also considered Brighton, Robert Gordon and Brookes. Thanks so much!

Hi there!

I'm Kiera, I'm studying Psychology at YSJ, so I can give you some general information on YSJ! To keep this short, I'll summarise three of the my favourite things about studying here🤗

1.

YSJ is set in York. It's a historical city, its most famous for the Christmas Markets and the Shambles (the street that looks like Diagon Alley, from Harry Potter). It's a really popular location, with lots to do. It's quite quaint - in terms of cities its quite small, but there's lots to do, and lots to see🤗 There's really good transport links to your major cities, and around the city itself. There's a lot of tourism, which also generates a lot of part-time jobs, if that's something you're looking for. I'd really recommend going and seeing the cities you're considering studying in, as you're going to be there for at least the next 3 years, which is a huge commitment! Make sure you're happy with where you'll be living🙂

2.

YSJ is a small university. We've got around 10,000 students on campus in York, which in terms of universities is fairly small. I like this personally, as your experience feels more "tailored." It is really easy to get in touch with your academic tutors, and your lecturers. Its easy to get to know other people as your class sizes are generally quite small. Its really easy to network too, as everyone gets to know each other really well. There's quite a familial feel around campus, which is one of my favourite things.

3.

The support services! To name a few, we have launchpad, who are our careers team. They can give you advice on placements, they can support you in finding work or networking, they can check a CV before you send it off, and much more. Their support is lifelong, so even if you graduated 20 years ago, you can still get back in touch for help if you've ever been a YSJ student! We have dedicated well-being practitioners, our beloved therapy dog (blue_x.x.x.x on Instagram), disability practitioners, religious support, accommodation support, dedicated financial support, and so much more. You can visit the student support page here if you want to learn more.


If you haven't already, I really recommend visiting the open days of your top few universities. This'll give you the chance to check out the facilities, you can meet the lecturers, and make sure you feel happy at that university. It also gives you a chance to have a look around the city, and the student accommodation, as these can make such a difference to your university experience! Our next open day is on Saturday, November 16th. I'll link the information here if you're interested!

If there's anything else I can help with, let me know🤗
-Kiera (Student Ambassador)
Original post by saraeli
Hi!
I've narrowed down my 5 choices for physiotherapy applications to:
- Essex
- Bournemouth
- UwE
- Northumbria
- York St John
Any thoughts on these or is there anyone studying physiotherapy at any of these university? I had also considered Brighton, Robert Gordon and Brookes. Thanks so much!

Hi Saraeli!

It's great to hear that you are considering studying our BSc Physiotherapy course at the University of Essex!💫

Our physiotherapy courses are taught by a friendly team of registered, experienced staff with a variety of different backgrounds. Within the team we have expertise across the areas of acute inpatient care, community settings and outpatient rehabilitation as well as in research and professional leadership.

You'll also gain hands on experience in a range of professional settings through practise placements and develop strong working relationships with fellow students and experienced staff in small class groups.

We're also 24th in the UK for Physiotherapy in the Guardian University Guide 2024🏆️
You can learn more about the course on our website- BSc Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy Degree | University of Essex

If you have any specific questions about the course or studying at Essex, please do let me know!👍️

Niamh- Essex Official Rep😊

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