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BSc Physiotherapy

University of Leicester

About this course

BSc in Physiotherapy. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes five clinical placements across NHS and private hospitals, mental health, palliative care, and sport settings. Students are eligible for a non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 per year through the Higher Education Pathway for Armed Forces project.

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Institution
University of Leicester
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Physiotherapy BSc
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
B160
Typical offer
A-level ABB
Median salary
£32,500 after 5 years

Entry requirements

A level: ABB including Biology, Human Biology or Physical Education

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What students say

Based on about 63 final-year students who answered

  • Teaching on my course: 99%
  • Learning opportunities: 97%
  • Assessment and feedback: 93%
  • Academic support: 99%
  • Organisation and management: 96%
  • Learning resources: 94%
  • Student voice: 96%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 85 students who started

  • Continued on course: 86%
  • Left higher education: 14%

What graduates do next

Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 80%
  • Working and studying: 5%
  • Further study: 5%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Therapy professionals: 85%
  • Elementary occupations: 10%
  • Protective service occupations: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 100%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 90%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
  • East Midlands: 50%
  • West Midlands: 20%
  • East of England: 5%
  • London: 5%
  • South East: 5%
  • South West: 5%
  • Wales: 5%

Who gets in

Based on about 100 students who started

  • A levels: 91%
  • Access course: 2%
  • A degree: 1%
  • Other HE qualification: 1%
  • Other qualifications: 1%
  • No formal qualifications: 4%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a physiotherapist.
  • Accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).

TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.

Modules

  • Practice Skills 1: Appendicular Anatomy
  • Practice Skills 1: Pathophysiology 1
  • Practice Skills 1: Introducing Practice 1
  • Professional Development 1
  • Practice Skills 1: Axial Anatomy
  • Practice Skills 1: Pathophysiology 2
  • Practice Skills 1: Introducing Practice 2
  • Evidence Based Practice 1
  • Practice Skills 2: Developing MSK Professional Practice
  • Practice Skills 2: Developing Cardio-Respiratory Practice
  • Practice Skills 2: Developing Neurological Practice
  • Evidence Based Practice 2
  • Professional Development 2
  • Practice Education 1
  • Practice Education 2
  • Practice Skills 3: Enhancing Practice
  • Professional Development 3
  • Evidence Based Practice 3
  • Practice Education 3
  • Practice Education 4
  • Practice Education 5

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at University of Leicester earn?

The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £33,500. The £32,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Physiotherapy.

What do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy at University of Leicester do next?

90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physiotherapy at University of Leicester?

99% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BSc Physiotherapy at University of Leicester?

The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 127 UCAS points.

Is BSc Physiotherapy at University of Leicester accredited?

Yes. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a physiotherapist. Accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).

How many students continue on BSc Physiotherapy at University of Leicester?

86% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.