Qualifying programmes
All UK qualifying programmes in physiotherapy approved by the CSP are given below. Your choice of course will affect how you can progress to becoming a chartered physiotherapist when you graduate.
Look in the students' section of this site for more information on the benefits of being a CSP student member.
CSP approval of UK qualifying programmes in physiotherapy
Not all UK qualifying programmes in physiotherapy hold CSP approval, however all of the programmes featured below are approved by the CSP. The CSP currently approves programmes from 34 different providers throughout the UK. Whether or not a qualifying physiotherapy programme holds CSP approval will affect how you can progress to becoming a chartered physiotherapist when you graduate:
- if you follow a CSP-approved programme, you will be eligible to seek status as a chartered physiotherapist when you qualify (as well as being eligible to apply for qualified membership of the CSP)
- if you follow a programme that does not carry CSP approval, you will still be eligible to apply for qualified membership of the CSP, but will need to progress to chartered status through a route you follow once you are qualified.
You are able to apply for CSP student membership if you are enrolled on any UK qualifying physiotherapy programme (all of which require approval from the Health Professions Council. See their website for more information: www.hpc-uk.org). Find out more about student membership of the CSP in our new students section.
Looking for a Physiotherapy programme?
You can find information here about each university approved by the CSP, and information about the programmes that they offer - including links to their website and contact details, details about the area, the university itself, key features of the programme, how to apply and entry requirements.
University of Birmingham - B32
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Bournemouth University - B50
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University of Bradford - B56
Division of Physiotherapy, School of Health Studies, University of Bradford, Unity Building, 25 Trinity Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD5 OBB
Contact: Admissions T 01274 236 367 or email soh-recruitment@bradford.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
Website http://www.brad.ac.uk
University of Brighton - B72
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Brunel University - B84
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Cardiff University - W10
Department of Physiotherapy Education, Ty Dewi Sant, School of Health Care Studies, Cardiff University, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XN
Contact: Mrs D Russell, Admissions Officer T 02920 742 267 or email russelld1@cardiff.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
Website: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk
University of Central Lancashire - C30
Division of Allied Health Professions, University of Central Lancashire, Faculty of Health, Preston PR1 2HE
Contact: Admissions Office, T 01772 894561 or email uadmissions@uclan.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
Website: http://www.uclan.ac.uk
Coventry University - C85
School of Health & Social Sciences, Coventry University, Priory Street, Coventry CV1 5FB
Contact: Anne McGhee, Admissions Tutor, T 024 7679 5959 or email hssgen@coventry.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time). Programme also delivered at University of Leicester. Enter campus code 3 on UCAS application form.
Website: http://www.coventry.ac.uk
University of Cumbria - C99
School of Rehabilitation & Public Health, University of Cumbria, Fusehill Street, Carlisle CA1 2HH
Contact: Admissions T 0845 6061144 or email admissionscarlisle@cumbria.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
Website: http://www.cumbria.ac.uk
University of East Anglia: Norwich - E14
Faculty of Health, University of East Anglia (UEA), Norwich NR4 7TJ
Contact for BSc programme: The Undergraduate Admissions Office, T 01603 597 136 or via email otpt.admiss@uea.ac.uk
Contact for MSc programme: The Postgraduate Admissions Office, T 01603 593 085 or via email foh.pgt@uea.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
- MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration - 2 years full time accelerated). Programme starts in February. Applications should be made direct to UEA.
Website: http://www.uea.ac.uk
University of East London: E28
School of Health Sciences, University of East London, Romford Road, Stratford, London E15 4LZ
Contact: Applicant Enquiries Office, T 020 8223 3333 or email dseng@uel.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time) If you are interested in studying on a part time basis, please contact the UEL direct.
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full-time) (Course code B161) Situated learning programme. Applications direct to UEL. Contact: Julian Hargreaves T 020 8223 4508
Website: http://www.uel.ac.uk
University of Essex - E70 (direct entry)
The Department of Health & Human Sciences (& Health and Social Services Development Unit), University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex CO4 3SQ
Contact: Undergraduate Administrator T 01206 874 888
- MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration - 2 years full time accelerated)
Website: http://www.essex.ac.uk
Glasgow Caledonian University - G42
Department of Physiotherapy, Podiatry & Radiography, Glasgow Caledonian University, City Campus, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow G4 OBA
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (4 years full time) Contact BSc Admissions Team T 0141 331 8132 or email physio.admissions@gcal.ac.uk
- MSc Rehabilitation Science (2 years full time accelerated). Programme starts in January. Appplications direct to GCU. Contact Freya Brannan T 0141 331 8131 or email f.brannan@gcal.ac.uk
Website: http://www.gcal.ac.uk
University of Hertfordshire - H36
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University of Huddersfield - H60
School of Human & Health Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Division of Physiotherapy, Ramsden Building, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Contact: Mrs Pam Williams, Admissions Tutor T 01484 473931 or email p.williams3@hud.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
- Postgraduate Diploma Physiotherapy (pre-registration) 2 years full-time. Applications should be made direct to Huddersfield. Contact Phyl Fletcher-Cook T 01484 472 723 or email p.fletcher-cook@hud.ac.uk
Website: http://www.hud.ac.uk
Keele University - K12
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King's College London: K60 (Course code B962)
Physiotherapy Division, GKT School of Biomedical Sciences, Kings College London, Shepherd's House, Guy's Campus, London SE1 1UL
Contact: Admissions Tutor T 020 7848 6511 or email gktadmissions@kcl.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
- 2. MSc in Physiotherapy (pre-registration - 2 years full time accelerated). Applications should be made directly to KCL for further details.
Website: http://www.kcl.ac.uk
Leeds Metropolitan University - L27
School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health & Environment (Physiotherapy), Leeds Metropolitan University, Calverley Street, Leeds, LS1 3HE
Contact: Diane Jacklin, T 0113 283 5926 or email d.jacklin@lmu.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
- MSc Physiotherapy pre-registration (2 years full time) Programme starts in January. Applications should be made directly to LMU
Website: http://www.lmu.ac.uk
University of Leicester - C85
University of Leicester, Leicester Medical School, University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RH
Contact: Dr Simon Barry, Leicester Site Co-ordinator, T 0116 252 3054 or email s.barry@coventry.ac.uk
- BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy (3 years full time) - admissions through Coventry; please see entry for Coventry University.
Websites
Coventry http://www.coventry.ac.uk
Leicester http://www.le.ac.uk
London South Bank University (direct entry)
Faculty of Health, Southwark Campus, London South Bank University, 103 Borough Road, London SE1 0AA
Contact: Course Administrator, Tel: 020 7815 8069
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (4 years part-time). One intake per year in January
Website: http://www.lsbu.ac.uk
Manchester Metropolitan University - M40
Department of Physiotherapy, Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), Elizabeth Gaskell Campus, Hathersage Road, Manchester M13 0JA
Contact: Admissions Officer T 0161 247 2459 or via email hsce@mmu.ac.uk
All other enquiries : physio-admissons@mmu.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
- MSc in Physiotherapy (2 year course). The programme will start in January start. Applicants should apply directly to MMU. For more details interested parties should check the MMU website (see directly below) or contact Emma Wingate via email: e.wingate@mmu.ac.uk
Website: http://www.mmu.ac.uk
Northumbria University - N77
School of Health, Community & Education Studies, Northumbria University, Coach Lane Campus, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE7 7XA
Contact: Admissions Office, T 0191 215 6615 or via email hs.admissions@northumbria.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (4 years part time)
- MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration - 2 years accelerated). Applications should be made directly to Northumbria.
Website: http://www.northumbria.ac.uk
Oxford Brookes University - O66
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University of Plymouth - P60
(Peninsula Allied Health Collaboration in conjunction with University of Exeter), Faculty of Human Sciences, Institute of Health Studies, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA
Contact The Recruitment Team, T 01752 233 842 or email healtheducation@plymouth.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
Website: http://www.plymouth.ac.uk
St George's University of London - S49
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University of Salford - S03
School of Healthcare Professions, University of Salford, Frederick Road Campus, Frederick Road, Salford M6 6PU
Contact Admissions Tutor, T 0845 234 0184 or email fhsc@salford.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (4 years part-time) Applications direct to Salford.
Website: http://www.healthcare.salford.ac.uk
Sheffield Hallam University - S21
Faculty of Health & Well Being, Sheffield Hallam University, Collegiate Crescent, Sheffield S1 1WB
Contact: Admissions Office, 4th Floor Surrey Building, Sheffield Hallam University, Pond Street, Sheffield S1 1WB. T 0114 225 3245 or email admissions@shu.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (4/5 years part time). Applications direct to SHU.
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (2 years 10 months full-time) work based learning programme for physiotherapy assistants (based in Lincolnshire). Applications direct to SHU
Website: http://www.shu.ac.uk
University of Southampton - S27
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University of Teesside - T20
School of Health & Social Care (Physiotherapy), University of Teesside, Centuria Building, Borough Road, Middlesborough TS1 3BA
Contact: Admissions Office Tutor, T 01642 384 110 or email sohscadmissions@tees.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
- MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration) (2 years full time accelerated)
Website: http://www.tees.ac.uk
University of Ulster - U20
School of Health Sciences - Physiotherapy, Faculty of Social, Health Sciences and Education, University of Ulster at Jordanstown, Shore Road, Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland BT37 OQB
Contact Course Director, BSc Hons Physiotherapy T 01232 366 579
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
Website: http://www.ulst.ac.uk
University of the West of England (UWE) - B80
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York St John University - Y75
York St John University , Lord Mayor's Walk, York YO31 7EX
Contact: Admissions Office T 01904 624 624
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (4 years part-time) for physiotherapy assistants. Applications should be made directly to York St John College: contact T 01904 716 505 or email admissions@yorksj.ac.uk
Website: http://www.yorksj.ac.uk
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