Skip to main content

Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)

UCAS code: B160 | Full-time | 3 years

Entry requirements

View entry requirements

UK/Ireland fees:

£9,250 per year

International fees:

£27,200 per year

Starts on:

Not a UK or Republic of Ireland student?
Apply through Clearing Apply through International Clearing Sign up for Clearing updates View full course Get a prospectus

Clearing 2024: find your place at Liverpool

We may have limited places for entry in 2024 for high achieving applicants.

Clearing is open for applications from international students, as well as UK and Republic of Ireland students who have their results. Limited places are available for high-achieving students.

About this course

Our Physiotherapy programme is a modern, thought-provoking programme that enables students to develop the skills and experience to flourish as a physiotherapist in the modern healthcare environment.

A broad range of learning opportunities ensures that learning is accessible to students expressing different learning styles and preferences. Alongside academic and professional skills you will gain an excellent range of practical experience in a wide range of settings. The programme at Liverpool will encourage you to become independent, resourceful and able to meet the exciting challenges of healthcare today.

Introduction

This programme is designed to reflect current physiotherapy practice with research evidence underpinning all aspects of our teaching.

Alongside academic and professional skills you will gain an excellent range of practical experience in a wide range of settings. The programme at Liverpool will encourage you to become independent, resourceful and able to meet the exciting challenges of healthcare today.

The programme adopts a modular approach to the delivery of content. It incorporates both university taught and practice-based components which have been designed together as an integrated whole.

Key transferable skills are embedded into the curriculum at every level so that individuals are equipped to effectively manage their personal and professional development following graduation.

What you'll learn

  • Critical thinking
  • Science acumen
  • Research gathering
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Teamwork
  • Observational skills
Back to top

Entry requirements

NHS Values will be assessed in all areas of an application including UCAS Personal Statement and at interview. For more details, please download our explanation of Value Based Recruitment.

Home entry requirements

If you've received your results, you can apply now. You’ll usually need to have achieved BBC or above at A level or meet our requirements for other accepted qualifications. Higher entry criteria may apply for a small number of courses.

If you live in a postcode area where you’re less likely to go to university, or if you’ve spent any time in social care, we’ll take this into account when considering your application. We may be able to make you a reduced offer for the course you want to study.

International entry requirements

International Baccalaureate

32 points including 3 Higher Level subjects at a minimum of grades 6,6,5. Biology or ‘Sport, Exercise and Health Science’ must be offered at Higher Level grade 6.

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education

5,4,4 in 3 elective subjects including Biology at a 5 (equivalent of an A at A-level), and Maths at a 4 OR 5,4,4 in 2 elective subjects and 1 core including Biology at a 5 and Maths at a 4

India Standard XII

Overall average of 75% from four core subjects (including 75% in Biology), a minimum of 50% for Standard X Maths, IELTS 7.0 (no score below 6.5)
Back to top

Course options

Studying with us means you can tailor your degree to suit you. Here's what is available on this course.

Back to top

Fees and funding

Your tuition fees, funding your studies, and other costs to consider.

Tuition fees

UK fees (applies to Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland)
Full-time place, per year £9,250
Year in industry fee £1,850
Year abroad fee £1,385
International fees
Full-time place, per year £27,200
Year abroad fee £13,600
Fees are correct for the academic year 2024/25. Please note that the Year Abroad fee also applies to the Year in China.

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support. Learn more about paying for your studies.

Additional costs

We understand that budgeting for your time at university is important, and we want to make sure you understand any course-related costs that are not covered by your tuition fee. This may include a laptop, books, or stationery. Additional costs for this course could include equipment, professional association fees and travel to placements.

Find out more about the additional study costs that may apply to this course.

Back to top

Additional study costs

We understand that budgeting for your time at university is important, and we want to make sure you understand any course-related costs that are not covered by your tuition fee. This may include a laptop, books, or stationery. Additional costs for this course could include equipment, professional association fees and travel to placements.

Stationery and equipment

Practical kit: £120

Professional association fees

Optional Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Student Membership: £42 per year

Travel to placements

Students will complete 30 weeks of core placement experience. In year one, students undertake a one-week observation placement in the Merseyside area.

All placements are a daily commute, therefore additional accommodation costs are not incurred.

Student concessions are also available from local travel companies.

Elective placements

At the end of year two, students undertake a four-week elective placement, either in the UK or overseas, which is self-funded.

* Home students are able to apply for reimbursement of travel/accommodation costs in relation to placement from the NHS Business Services Authority.

Find out more about additional study costs.

Scholarships and bursaries

We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to provide tuition fee discounts and help with living expenses while at university.

Check out our Liverpool Bursary, worth up to £2,000 per year for eligible UK students. Or for international students, our Undergraduate Global Advancement Scholarship offers a tuition fee discount of up to £5,000 for eligible international students starting an undergraduate degree from September 2024.

Discover our full range of undergraduate scholarships and bursaries

Back to top

Contact us

Have a question about this course or studying with us? Our dedicated enquiries team can help.

Chat to us Email us

Last updated 5 July 2024 / Programme terms and conditions