| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Physiotherapy BSc
Course Description
Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession that sees human movement as central to the health and well-being of people of all ages. At Leicester, we fully prepare you for a career as a professional physiotherapist in a wide range of settings.
Entry Requirements
- A-levels: ABB including Biology, Human Biology or Physical Education. General Studies, Critical Thinking, Global Perspectives and the EPQ are not accepted.
- GCSE: Six subjects at grade 5/C which must include English Language, Maths and Combined or Single Science subjects.
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass diploma with 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Distinction and 15 at Merit.
- International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points including grade 6 in HL Biology or HL Sports, Exercise & Health Science.
- BTEC Nationals: Pass Extended Diploma with DDD in Sport and Exercise Science or Health and Social Care.
- Foundation Year for Health Care Professions courses: 120 credits with at least 30 in relevant subject and an average of 70% in the first attempt.
- Graduate applicants: 2:1 or better.
- Armed Forces into Allied Health: Please contact our Admissions Tutors for an advisory consultation.
- T Levels: Distinction in Health (with an Occupational Specialism in Supporting the therapy teams)
Contextual Offers
The University of Leicester is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all applicants from all backgrounds. We make contextual offers to support students who may be impacted by the area they live in, their personal circumstances or who have completed one of our progression programmes.
Health Requirements
All students who have applied to study our healthcare programmes are subject to Occupational Health clearance. This is to ensure that you are fit for all aspects of the course, and to protect the public who may be affected by your placement activities.
Criminal Records Check (DBS)
The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 does not apply and all convictions, including those which are spent, must be disclosed.
Age Requirement
You must be at least 18 years old when you start the course.
Specific Learning Difficulties and Disabilities
Candidates with specific learning difficulties or disabilities are welcome to apply and will be considered according to the University’s Equality, Diversion and Inclusion Strategy.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 7.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 6.5 in each component.
International Qualifications
Find your country in this list to check equivalent qualifications, scholarships and additional requirements.
Fees and Funding
UK Students
- The tuition fees that will be payable by you to the University for the 2025/26 academic year will be £9,535
- You may be eligible for support from the Learning Support Fund, administered by the NHS Business Authority.
International Students
- £25,900 per year
- If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place.
Accreditation
After successful completion of your undergraduate course you will receive your BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree and will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
Careers and Employability
Physiotherapy at Leicester prepares you to be a professional physiotherapist and the course exceeds the minimum of 1,000 clinical placement hours you need to qualify.
Sustainable Development Goals
We are committed to providing skills and knowledge to help prepare you tackle global challenges. We have mapped our undergraduate degrees for learning which aligns to the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Placement
Practice placements are an essential element to this course. As a Physiotherapy student at Leicester, your placements will allow you to complete the 1,000 clinical practice hours you need to qualify as a Physiotherapist.
Testimonials
- Toni is in the third year of her degree.
- Victoire is in the first year of her degree.
- Ella is in the first year of her degree.
- Andy is in the first year of his degree.
Course Structure
Year 1
- Clinical Skills: Appendicular Anatomy
- Clinical Skills: Pathophysiology 1
- Clinical Skills: Introducing Practice 1
- Professional Development 1
- Clinical Skills: Axial Anatomy
- Clinical Skills: Pathophysiology 2
- Clinical Skills Introducing Practice 2
- Evidence Based Practice 1
Year 2
- Clinical Skills 2: Developing MSK Professional Practice
- Clinical Skills 2: Developing Cardio-Respiratory Practice
- Clinical Skills 2: Developing Neurological Practice
- Evidence Based Practice 2
- Professional Development 2
- Practice Education 1
- Practice Education 2
Year 3
- Clinical Skills 3: Enhancing Practice
- Professional Development 3
- Evidence Based Practice 3
- Practice Education 3
- Practice Education 4
- Practice Education 5
Why Leicester?
Graduate ready for a career as a Chartered Physiotherapist. Through your placements, you will exceed the minimum of 1,000 clinical placement hours you need to qualify.
Teaching and Learning
Teaching
Following theoretical teaching in the classroom, you will embark on a series of six-week practice placements.
Assessment
Our assessments are integrated to help you to consider all aspects of the course when tackling a clinical problem.
Application Process
Stage 1: UCAS form
Your UCAS application will be reviewed and your application will be assigned a score based on your GCSE grades, confirmed (not predicted) A/AS-levels or other academic qualifications, actual/predicted degree (where appropriate) and the quality and appropriateness of your personal statement and reference.
Stage 2: Interview
If you are invited for interview, you will be asked to attend either a morning or afternoon event in the Physiotherapy facilities at the University of Leicester.
Student Learning Contract
As part of the offer for a place on a Physiotherapy course at the University of Leicester all students are required to agree to abide by the conditions of a Student Learning Contract which you will be asked to sign during the induction week at the beginning of the course.
Program Outline
Physiotherapy BSc - University of Leicester
Degree Overview:
This 3-year BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree prepares students for a career as a professional physiotherapist in a wide range of settings. The program focuses on teaching students how to confidently assess and treat patients, work effectively with patients and other healthcare professionals, and develop strong communication skills. The program emphasizes practical experience, with students completing placements in various settings, including NHS and private hospitals, mental health facilities, learning disability services, palliative care, high-level sport, and specialist head injury and sports injury facilities.
Outline:
Year 1:
- University-based learning: Introduces the theoretical background for clinical education.
- Modules:
- Clinical Skills: Appendicular Anatomy
- Clinical Skills: Pathophysiology 1
- Clinical Skills: Introducing Practice 1
- Professional Development 1
- Clinical Skills: Axial Anatomy
- Clinical Skills: Pathophysiology 2
- Clinical Skills Introducing Practice 2
- Evidence Based Practice 1
- Clinical Practice: A week of observation in clinical settings to contextualize knowledge and skills.
Year 2:
- University-based learning: Develops knowledge and skills related to the scientific and therapeutic bases of physiotherapy.
- Modules:
- Clinical Skills 2: Developing MSK Professional Practice
- Clinical Skills 2: Developing Cardio-Respiratory Practice
- Clinical Skills 2: Developing Neurological Practice
- Evidence Based Practice 2
- Professional Development 2
- Practice Education 1
- Practice Education 2
- Clinical Practice: 12 weeks of hands-on practice education.
Year 3:
- University-based learning: Enhances clinical practice and prepares students to function as autonomous practitioners, partners, and leaders.
- Modules:
- Clinical Skills 3: Enhancing Practice
- Professional Development 3
- Evidence Based Practice 3
- Practice Education 3
- Practice Education 4
- Practice Education 5
- Clinical Practice: 17 weeks of hands-on practice education.
Assessment:
- Formative (informal) assessments: Regular opportunities to test learning and receive feedback.
- Summative (formal) assessments: Assessments that must be passed to progress to the next stage.
- Assessment methods: A variety of techniques are used to test students' ability to apply knowledge and skills to clinical problems and patient management. These include:
- Clinical reasoning assessments
- Performance assessments during placements
- Written exams
- Presentations
- Case studies
- Reflective journals
Teaching:
- Teaching methods:
- Lectures
- Clinical skills teaching
- Blended learning
- Group work
- Practice placements
- Faculty: The program is taught by a cohesive team of lecturer-practitioner staff who are experts in their clinical fields of physiotherapy practice. They work as specialist physiotherapists in various settings, including the NHS, Ministry of Defence, private practice, and high-level sport.
- Unique approaches:
- Small group teaching
- Use of state-of-the-art facilities, including practical rooms, a movement analysis lab, and a clinical skills unit with simulated patients.
- Access to Leicester Medical School's anatomy dissection room.
- Emphasis on developing communication skills.
- Integration of theory and practice through placements.
Careers:
- Potential career paths:
- Band 5 Physiotherapist in the NHS
- Private practice
- Professional sport
- International work
- Research
- Teaching
- Opportunities: Graduates are in high demand and can choose from a variety of career pathways.
- Outcomes: Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
Other:
- Placement areas: Students complete placements in a variety of settings, including:
- University Hospitals of Leicester
- Leicestershire Partnerships Trust
- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
- North West Anglia Foundation Trust
- Northampton Community Trust
- Spire Leicester Hospital
- LOROS Hospice
- Rainbows
- Military of Defence (MoD) Loughborough, The Defence and National Rehabilitation centre
- Nuffield Health
- Matt Hampson Trust
- LCFC Academy Team
- LCFC Women’s Team
- Neoniq, Bradford
- Cleveland Clinic London
- Primary care placements – Merridale Health Centre
- University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
- Kettering General Hospital
- Flint House Police Rehabilitation Centre
- In-house Research at University of Leicester
- In-house student Placement Clinic
- Support during placements: Students have a named clinical educator and visiting tutor during each placement, as well as access to support from the wider clinical and academic teams.
- Student Learning Contract: All students are required to agree to abide by the conditions of a Student Learning Contract, which they will be asked to sign during the induction week at the beginning of the course.
- iPad provision: All students are provided with free iPads at the beginning of the course.
- Lifelong learning: The course emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and encourages students to reflect on their skills and organize their own self-directed study.
- Values-based recruitment: The Physiotherapy admissions team aims to have a selection process that is open, objective, and fair in order to select students with the ability, character, and values to become caring, competent, effective, and safe physiotherapists.
UK Students
Starting in 2024 £9,250 in your first year. Tuition fees are subject to government regulations and may change in future years.
International Students
Starting in 2024 £25,900 per year If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.
