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Top Physiotherapy Universities in UK

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The physiotherapy courses in the UK are tailored to prepare academics actively involved in research across a wide range of clinical specialities.

The top Physiotherapy Universities in the UK help students get expertise in cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal and neurological health and rehabilitation and quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methodologies.

These universities have an established national and international profile regarding relationships with health, government, professional and research funding bodies to support collaborative research.

As a result, upon graduation, students will find many opportunities to kick start their career after completing a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Master of Physiotherapy and PhD in Physiotherapy.

Top Universities for Physiotherapy in the UK

The best Universities in the UK to study Physiotherapy are listed below.

Rank in the UK	University
1	University of Southampton
2	Glasgow Caledonian University
3	Robert Gordon University
4	University of Liverpool
5	University of Birmingham
6	King’s College London
7	University of Nottingham
8	University of Central Lancashire
9	Cardiff University
10	Manchester Metropolitan University
11	Kingston/St George’s University of London
12	University of Plymouth
13	University of Brighton
14	University of Bradford
15	Keele University

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Top Physiotherapy Universities in the UK: Bachelor of Physiotherapy

After completing the Bachelor of Physiotherapy in the UK, top universities, you can apply for registration to practise as a physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Bachelor of Physiotherapy Courses in the UK

University	Bachelor of Physiotherapy in UK
UWE Bristol	BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
University of East London	BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
University of Bedfordshire	Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
University of Nottingham	Physiotherapy BSc
Coventry University	Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
University of Brighton	Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
King’s College London	Physiotherapy BSc
University of Central Lancashire	BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
University of Essex	BSc Physiotherapy

Eligibility

Document Checklist

Academic documents (character certificate, provisional certificate, and transcripts of 10th and 12th)
Valid English Language Scores
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
CV
Letter of Recommendation if asked by the university
Identification documents like passport
Application fees, unless application fees are waived

Academic Requirements

International Students must complete A levels/ secondary education/ intermediate level with a minimum grade of B/C or its international equivalent.

English test scores

The cut-off IELTS Scores or other equivalent scores to study Bachelor of Physiotherapy in the UK:

IELTS: 6.5-7.5, with a minimum of 6.0-7.0 in each band
TOEFL: 85-110, with a minimum subscore of 23
PTE: 60-75, with a minimum subscore of 68

Top Physiotherapy Universities in the UK: Bachelor of Physiotherapy Fees

University	Bachelor of Physiotherapy fees in the UK
UWE Bristol	14,250
University of East London	13,740
University of Nottingham	To be confirmed
Coventry University	18,050
University of Brighton	14,892
King’s College London	29,460
University of Central Lancashire	14,250
University of Essex	18,600
Glasgow Caledonian University	13,000
University of Bradford	21,886

Top Physiotherapy Universities in the UK: Master of Physiotherapy

Master of Physiotherapy Courses in the UK

University	Master of Physiotherapy in UK
University of Plymouth	MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration)
Birmingham State University	Physiotherapy (pre-registration)- MSc
University of Plymouth	Physiotherapy (pre-registration) MSc
Queen Margaret University	MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration)
Coventry University	Advancing Physiotherapy Practice MSc
University of Cumbria	MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration)
King’s College London	Physiotherapy (pre-registration) MSc
University of Essex	MSc Physiotherapy
University of Birmingham	Physiotherapy (pre-registration) MSc
University of Nottingham	Physiotherapy MSc

Eligibility

Document Checklist

Academic documents of all of the schools and colleges attended before (Bachelor, High school and class 10). The academic document includes transcripts, character certificates and provisional certificates. The scorecards in the bachelor's degree must meet the specific requirement set by universities.
English Language Scores- Should be valid.
Application fees, unless application fees are waived
Statement of Purpose
Experience letter for gap
Letter of Recommendation, if asked by the university
Identification documents like passport

Academic Requirements

To study Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) in the UK, applicants must pass a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy or other related degrees with a minimum of 50 to 80%.

English test scores

The minimum cut-off scores are:

IELTS: 6.5- 7.0, with a minimum of 6.0-7.0 in each band
TOEFL: 85- 100, with a minimum subscore of 23
PTE: 58-68, with a minimum subscore of 58- 65

Top Physiotherapy Universities in the UK: Master of Physiotherapy Fees

University	Annual tuition fees in GBP for Domestic Students	Annual Tuition Fees in GBP for international students
University of Birmingham	9,250	23,040
University of Nottingham	9,000	21,000
Manchester Metropolitan University	9,250	19,500
University of Essex	9,250	19,740
King's College London	9,250	29,310
Coventry University	10,600	16,950
University of Brighton	9,250	16,614
University of Plymouth	11,450	15,200
University of Central Lancashire	11,000	13,500
Oxford Brookes University	10,400	16,200
University of East Anglia	9,250	18,500

Top Physiotherapy Universities in the UK: PhD in Physiotherapy

PhD in Physiotherapy Courses in the UK

University	PhD in Physiotherapy in the UK
Brunel University London	Physiotherapy PhD
University of Nottingham	Physiotherapy PhD
University of Hertfordshire	PhD Physiotherapy
University of Brighton	Physiotherapy PhD
University of Essex	PhD Physiotherapy
Robert Gordon University	Doctorate of Physiotherapy (DPT)
Keele University	Professional Doctorate in Physiotherapy

Eligibility

Document Checklist

Academic documents such as transcripts, character certificates and provisional certificates of the master, bachelor, and intermediate levels
English Language Scores- Should be valid
Statement of Purpose
Experience letter for gap
Letter of Recommendation, if asked by the university
Identification documents like passport
Application fees, unless application fees are waived

Academic Requirements

Applicants need a complete thesis-based master's degree or a course-based master's degree in Physiotherapy or other relevant areas with a research component or equivalent and also complete a thesis.
For some doctorates, students need to find and finalise supervisors before applying.

English test scores

To study Doctorate in Physiotherapy in the UK, international students from English not speaking countries need to take the English proficiency test and bring minimum scores of:

IELTS: Overall 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL: 79, with a minimum subscore of 19 in each band
PTE: 58, with a minimum subscore of 58

Top Physiotherapy Universities in the UK: PhD in Physiotherapy Fees

University	Annual fees in GBP
Brunel University London	20,450
University of Nottingham	20,000
University of Hertfordshire	14,905
University of Brighton	15,126
University of Essex	16,230
Robert Gordon University	18,460
Keele University	14,900