Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession concerned with optimising human movement and function, and with the assessment and treatment of conditions that compromise them. Physiotherapists help people recover from injury, manage long-term conditions, rehabilitate after surgery, and maximise their physical potential, working with patients of all ages across a remarkable range of clinical settings. The profession demands both a rigorous scientific understanding of musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory systems and the interpersonal skills to work effectively with people who are often in pain, anxious, or facing significant health challenges.

At Leicester, this three-year full-time degree is built around the aspiration that physiotherapists help people get back on their feet, treating patients from all walks of life with all kinds of conditions. You will study anatomy and physiology, pathology, clinical reasoning, manual therapy techniques, and the evidence base for physiotherapy interventions. Clinical placement experience is woven throughout the programme, giving you supervised practice in hospitals, community health settings, and specialist services.

The typical entry tariff is 120 points.

Graduates register with the Health and Care Professions Council and work in NHS hospitals, community health teams, private clinics, sports and exercise settings, and occupational health. The qualification is recognised internationally, and physiotherapists work across healthcare systems worldwide. Career development pathways include specialisation in musculoskeletal, neurological, paediatric, or respiratory physiotherapy, extended scope practice, management, education, and research.

Many graduates go on to postgraduate study to develop clinical specialist expertise or to pursue research careers in rehabilitation science.