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Physiotherapy degrees in the UK

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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)

Bournemouth University (BU) United Kingdom

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Physiotherapy BHSc

York St John University United Kingdom

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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)

The University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE Bristol) United Kingdom

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Physiotherapy BSc

University of Worcester United Kingdom

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Physiotherapy BSc

Brunel University London United Kingdom

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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)

Northumbria University Newcastle United Kingdom

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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)

University of Bedfordshire United Kingdom

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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)

The University of Bradford United Kingdom

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Physiotherapy BSc

University of Nottingham United Kingdom

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Physiotherapy BSc

Cardiff University United Kingdom

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Physiotherapy (B160) BSc (Hons)

University of Liverpool United Kingdom

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Physiotherapy with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

University of Wolverhampton United Kingdom

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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)

Teesside University United Kingdom

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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)

University of Brighton United Kingdom

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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)

University of Leicester United Kingdom

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Veterinary Physiotherapy MVetPhys

Writtle University College United Kingdom

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BSc Physiotherapy BSc

University of Essex United Kingdom

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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)

University of Hull United Kingdom

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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)

Leeds Beckett University United Kingdom

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Study a Physiotherapy degree in the UK in 2025

Physiotherapy, also known as physical therapy in some countries, is a discipline within the health and medical field. A physiotherapist works to help their patients to recover from injuries or illness, or restore movement and function that has been limited due to disabilities. This will also help to reduce the risk of re-injury for the patient in the future. As a physiotherapist you might work in conjunction with a medical team associated to your patient, or you could see patients for a standalone issue.

Graduates of a degree in physiotherapy can usually move straight into a career as a physiotherapist. Depending on where you intend to practise, you may need to ensure that you have the relevant professional accreditation. You might choose to work within a hospital setting, or work as a physiotherapist providing private care.

Your degree will be delivered in a mixture of modes. These will include lectures, seminars and hands-on practical sessions. Depending on your course, you may also have the opportunity to take part in a work placement as part of your degree. Modules you study could include:

  • Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Kinesiology and Movement
  • Sports Rehabilitation
  • Musculoskeletal Studies
  • Sport and Exercise Psychology

Study in the UK

The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

See our detailed guide to studying in the UK for international students.

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