BSc Foundation to Physiotherapy (Year 0)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy, delivered as a four-year undergraduate degree. The course includes a year zero foundation programme specifically designed for mature students returning to formal education or presenting non-traditional qualifications.
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Entry requirements
IB: Applicants currently studying for International Baccalaureate will not be considered BTEC: Students currently studying BTEC level 3 will not be considered; BTEC level 2 will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE
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What students say
Based on about 67 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 99%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 97%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 98%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 33 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 90%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 50%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 15%
- South East: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 98%
- A degree: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
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.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Foundation to Physiotherapy (Year 0) at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £37,000. The £33,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Physiotherapy.
What do graduates of BSc Foundation to Physiotherapy (Year 0) at University of Liverpool 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 Foundation to Physiotherapy (Year 0) at University of Liverpool?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Foundation to Physiotherapy (Year 0) at University of Liverpool?
The average entrant had 171 UCAS points.
Is BSc Foundation to Physiotherapy (Year 0) at University of Liverpool 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).
Does BSc Foundation to Physiotherapy (Year 0) at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Foundation to Physiotherapy (Year 0) at University of Liverpool?
98% of students continued into their second year, and 1% left higher education.