Program Overview

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Physiotherapy BSc

Key Information

Course type: Single honours Delivery mode: In person Study mode: Full time Required A-level: AAB Full entry requirements, including contextual requirements Duration: Three years Application status: Closed Start date: September 2025 Application deadline: 29 January 2025

Course Description

Physiotherapy is the largest allied health profession. Physiotherapists work with patients and their families/carers to address problems experienced as a result of illness, injury and disability. They use physical means to promote health, optimal rehabilitation and, where possible, recovery. Physiotherapy is a broad field, making for an exciting and varied career. Physiotherapists practice as autonomous professionals when acting as the first point of contact for clients/patients, or as part of a health or social care team. Our course will give you the professional skills and knowledge necessary for contemporary practice. The Department of Physiotherapy carries out significant research, and we emphasise the role of research in physiotherapy and the importance of evidence-based practice throughout the course. Through this you will gain experience of a wide range of research methods. We have designed this course to match the needs of the modern ever-changing health sector. We work closely with a network of clinical colleagues, primarily in the NHS, and these partnerships ensure that the course’s delivery and development are practice-led.

Base Campus

• Guy’s Campus
• The Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, and the Institute of Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience are based at the riverside Guy's Campus, next to the Shard.

Regulating Bodies

• King's is regulated by the Office for Students

Entry Requirements

Subject Requirements

• Required subjects: A-level (or equivalent) grade A and B (in any order) in two subjects from Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Physics, Sociology, Physical Education or Mathematics.
• Preferred subjects: Biology

A-Levels

• Required grades: AAB
• Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.
• Must include grades AB (in any order) in two of Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, Psychology, Physics, Sociology, Physical Education, or Mathematics.

Contextual A-Level Information

• ABC
• Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.
• Must include grades AB (in any order) in two of Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, Psychology, Physics, Sociology, Physical Education, or Mathematics.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

• 35 points overall or an aggregate score of 17 from three Higher Levels
• Must include grade 6 and grade 5 at Higher Level in two of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Sports Exercise and Health Science or Mathematics.

Contextual International Baccalaureate Information

• 32 points overall or an aggregate score of 15 from three Higher Levels
• Must include grade 6 and grade 5 at Higher Level in two of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Sports Exercise and Health Science or Mathematics.

GCSE/IGCSE Requirements

• 8 GCSEs at grade 6/B or above including Science, English and Mathematics.

Alternative Accepted Qualifications

• Access to HE Diploma
• BTEC Nationals/CTECs
• Cambridge Pre-U
• European Baccalaureate
• Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers

International Applicants

Equivalent International Qualifications

• Select a country to view equivalent international qualifications

English Language Requirements

• English language band: B
• Please note that nationals of Majority English Speaking Countries (as defined by UKVI) who have successfully completed high school in the respective country, are not required to complete an English language test.

Selection Process

• Students who are already currently studying on an NHS-funded course will not normally be considered for entry onto the Physiotherapy BSc.
• Contextual consideration: We make contextual offers for this programme, which can be found in the entry requirements.
• Criminal convictions disclosure: Due to the nature of this programme, UCAS requires all applicants to declare on their UCAS application if they have any spent or unspent convictions, cautions or reprimands.

Deferrals

• Applications can be submitted for deferred entry by choosing the appropriate year of entry on the UCAS application.
• If your circumstances change and, therefore, you need to request a deferral after an offer has been made, then we can generally permit these for this programme.

Foundation Courses

• Applicants studying Foundation Year programmes in the UK are welcome to apply for this programme.
• Foundation programmes from other universities and further education providers in the UK are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Graduates

• Our general entry requirements are based on A-level or equivalent.
• Where an applicant is completing/has completed a degree, we are able to consider the degree study as part of the assessment of the application.

Occupational Health Clearance

• Due to the nature of this programme, all offerholders will be required to complete the Occupational Health Clearance process.

Personal Statement and Reference

• Your personal statement is one of the many factors in the overall assessment of your application.
• We are looking particularly for evidence of appropriate commitment to, and realistic appreciation of the academic demands of a Physiotherapy degree programme and career.

The Interview

• No offers are made without an interview.
• Interviews are generally held between January and April and you must be available for interview in order to be considered for admission.

Resits

• We are able to consider applicants who have retaken or are retaking their qualifications.

Transfers

• Transfers into this programme are not permitted.

Teaching Methods - What to Expect

• Seminars
• Workshops
• Classroom-based learning
• Independent Study
• Practical Work

Assessment

• Written examinations
• Coursework
• Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)
• Clinical placement performance

Structure

• Courses are divided into modules.
• You will normally take modules totaling 360 credits.
• Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work (excluding clinical placement hours).

Required Modules

• Professionalism and Communication: understanding self (30 credits) (includes Practice Placement 1)
• Physiotherapy Practice 1: Long Term Conditions (45 credits)
• Physiotherapy Practice 2: Acute and Emergency Care (30 credits)
• Evidence Based Practice 1: Assessment, Measurement and Critical Thinking (15 credits)

Optional Modules

• There are no optional modules for Year 1.

Employability

• When you successfully complete our BSc course, you will be able to apply for registration to practice as a physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Our recent graduates have found employment as:
  • Physiotherapists
  • Investment consultants
  • Promotional managers

Destinations

• Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:
  • Physiotherapist
  • Investment Consultant
  • Promotional Manager

Tuition Fees

• Full time tuition fees UK: £9,535 per year
• Full time tuition fees International: £35,800 per year

Additional Costs

• Clothing Uniform: Two sets of uniform for clinical practice will be provided for the course. Estimated cost for additional or replacement sets: £80 for two sets.
• Disclosure and Barring Certificates: Students have to pay for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance check. This is payable on induction and an annual update is available. Estimated cost £50.
• Equipment: For clinical placement, you will need to purchase a stethoscope, any make/model and can be purchased from any source.
• Health checks/immunisations/vaccinations: Students may be required to arrange and pay for the necessary vaccinations prior to commencing clinical placements. Multiple vaccinations may be required. Indicative cost £10-30 per vaccination.
• Travel and Accommodation for Clinical Placement: Students will need to pay for travel and accommodation for clinical placements over the duration of the course.
• Course-Related Conferences: Annual mandatory clinical skills training is provided for the programme. If mandatory training is missed with no mitigating circumstances then students may be liable for the cost of replacement training. Estimated annual cost: Year 1 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), £29.50 Manual Handling (MH), £26.13

Funding

• To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.