Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Undergraduate BSc (Hons)
Physiotherapy
Promote and support a healthy body through physical movements. You'll experience hands-on placements in the NHS, sports clubs, schools and private clinics.
Course overview
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B160 -
L27 -
City Campus -
Full-Time -
3 Years -
21 Sep 2026
What is physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession which involves working with people to improve their own health and wellbeing. Learn to use physical approaches to promote, maintain and restore physical function on this Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) approved programme.
To find out more about this exciting occupation, visit Aspiring Allies, an initiative built around raising the profile of Allied Health Professional careers. You can explore what you'll do as a physiotherapist, where you could work, expected salaries and more.
As part of this course, you'll:
- Develop collaborative working skills and put them into practice working with patients, their carers, and other health professionals
- Be encouraged to reflect on your practice to aid your professional development
- Experience placements within a variety of health and social care settings, including the NHS, sports clubs, schools, and private clinics in specialist areas – cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, neurology, and paediatrics
- Study cutting-edge content taught by our research-led rehabilitation and health professions academic community
Boost your employability
You'll have the opportunity to get involved with many volunteering activities, and we have numerous partnerships with local and international charities. Plus, you'll benefit from guest speakers across a range of clinical specialities, who'll support your lectures and practical sessions.
Register with the HCPC after you graduate
On successful completion of this course, you'll be eligible to apply to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and become recognised as a physiotherapist. The HCPC have certain standards all registrants must meet to legally practice under a protected profession title.
Course requirements
Occupational Health clearance and compliance with standard NHS immunisations requirements are mandatory and essential for placement attendance. Please click 'find out more' in the fees and funding section on this page for full details of any extra costs relating to your course.
Why study the BSc Physiotherapy course at Leeds Beckett University?
- Professionally accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council
- 100% of students were positive about the teaching on BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy*
- 94.7% of graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation**
- Fantastic placement opportunities - available across the region to help develop essential skills in real-world settings
- Access to specialist facilities - enhance your practice in our clinical skills suite and simulated environments
*National Student Survey 2025
**Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 22-23
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Entry requirements
136
points required
If you’re unsure how to work out your UCAS points we have a UCAS Tariff Calculator which will do it for you. All you need to do is enter your qualifications and let the UCAS Tariff Calculator do the maths.
We have welcomed students from over 140 countries to study at Leeds Beckett University. If you are interested in studying with us you can find all the information you need about entry requirements and how to apply on our country specific pages.
Entry requirements
136
points required
UCAS Tariff Points: 136 points required.
(Minimum grades AAB at A level or equivalent, excluding General Studies. This must include two in science or numerate subjects. Subjects include Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Physical Education, Psychology, Applied Science and Maths. If you are studying Biology, Chemistry or Physics to meet this requirement you must also achieve a 'Pass' in the practical assessment, where that practical assessment is separated (from 2017). Acceptable BTEC subjects include Applied Science, Applied Psychology, Applied Human Biology and Sport and Exercise Science. Health & Social Care is only accepted if applicants are studying the Extended Diploma.
All applicants must have current study skills with successful academic study within 5 years of entry. If the main qualification was completed longer ago current study skills can be demonstrated by appropriate science-based study.
Undergraduate degree:2:2 or above in a science subject is acceptable in lieu of the above requirements.).GCSEs
GCSE Grade 5 in English Language, Mathematics, Science and two other subjects (Grade B for those who studied their GCSEs before 2017). Key Skills, Functional Skills and the Certificate in Adult Numeracy/Literacy are not accepted in place of GCSEs.All applicants must demonstrate current study skills by means of successful academic study within the five years leading up to entry. If the main qualification was completed too long ago current study skills can be demonstrated by appropriate science-based study.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass overall with a minimum of 136 UCAS tariff points to include 30 distinctions in scientific subjects.T Levels
T Levels are not accepted for this course.Scottish Awards
136 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above to include 80 points in scientific subjects.Irish Leaving Certificate
136 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above to include 80 points in scientific subjects.International baccalaureate
136 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above to include 80 points in scientific subjects.Interview Required
Students will be recruited on the basis that their values align with those of the NHS Constitution, as well as having the right skills and aptitude, in accordance with Value Based Recruitment (Health Education England, Value Based Recruitment Framework, October 2014) and if selected will need to take part in interview. At interview you will be tested on the values which promote quality care and a positive patient, staff and student experience.
IELTS
IELTS 7.0 with no skills below 6.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
Selection Criteria
We will evaluate your personal statement in relation to your understanding of the breadth of the physiotherapy role. You should reflect on work experience gained within physiotherapy and/ or wider health and social care explaining how your experience has helped develop your knowledge and understanding of physiotherapy and the principles and values of the NHS. You should reflect on your own personal qualities explaining how your skills and qualities prepare you for the physiotherapy course and a career in healthcare.
DBS Check
Satisfactory enhanced criminal history checks will be required by all applicants prior to acceptance on the course, (processed through the University only). The University is unable to accept DBS checks obtained through another institution (this includes those registered with the DBS Update Service); the checks undertaken by the University are appropriate to the course of study and relevant regulated activity placements. For important information on the UK Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check requirements please refer to the Guidance on DBS and Additional Checks.
Self Declaration Check
You will be asked to complete this online form as part of the DBS check process. You will be asked to identify on the self-declaration form if you have any cautions/convictions that would not be filtered out on a DBS certificate. Please refer to the following website for guidance on filtering. The form will also ask if you have resided outside of the UK after the age of 16, to establish if an Overseas Police Record check may be required.
Overseas Police Checks/Letter of Good Conduct
The DBS in the UK is currently not able to conduct overseas criminal record checks. International applicants; those without British Citizenship and British Citizens with a significant period of overseas residency of 12 months or more after the age of 16; therefore, require a criminal records check or certificate of good conduct from their home/overseas country(ies) prior to entry on to the course. A UK DBS check will also be required prior to enrolment; the DBS team will send you guidance on how to apply following your offer of a place. The application process and timeframes for Overseas Police checks can differ from country to country and so it is recommended that you start the process as soon as possible after you have been made a conditional/Unconditional offer to ensure you have enough lead in time to obtain the check prior to enrolment. For some countries, an individual can only apply in person and so it is preferable for those applicants still resident in the relevant country, to apply before entering the UK.Health Check
For certain Professional Body courses, Occupational Health checks are also part of the entry requirements. Applicants will be asked to complete an on-line Health Questionnaire and sent guidance and links on how to complete this following your offer of a place.
How we assess your application
At Leeds Beckett we look for students who demonstrate a good knowledge, curiosity and passion for your chosen course and would benefit from the University’s learning environment.
We aim to give every student a fair chance to progress and succeed on their chosen course and we recognise that your grades may not always reflect your true potential. Therefore, when assessing your application, we will consider the following:
- Your completed qualifications (such as GCSEs, A Levels, and their equivalents).
- Your predicted grades in future examinations.
- Your personal statement.
Our contextual admissions criteria are:
- Home postcode is in an area where few people go to University (POLAR4 quintile 1 or 2 area. This can be checked on the Office for Students website).
- Declared disability on the UCAS application form (or direct application for part time applicants).
- Over the age of 21 on the 1st of September before the course starts.
- Declared as a care experienced on the UCAS application form (or direct application for part time applicants).
We have welcomed students from over 140 countries to study at Leeds Beckett University. If you are interested in studying with us you can find all the information you need about entry requirements and how to apply on our country specific pages.
International baccalaureate
136 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above to include 80 points in scientific subjects.Interview Required
Students will be recruited on the basis that their values align with those of the NHS Constitution, as well as having the right skills and aptitude, in accordance with Value Based Recruitment (Health Education England, Value Based Recruitment Framework, October 2014) and if selected will need to take part in interview. At interview you will be tested on the values which promote quality care and a positive patient, staff and student experience.
IELTS
IELTS 7.0 with no skills below 6.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
Selection Criteria
We will evaluate your personal statement in relation to your understanding of the breadth of the physiotherapy role. You should reflect on work experience gained within physiotherapy and/ or wider health and social care explaining how your experience has helped develop your knowledge and understanding of physiotherapy and the principles and values of the NHS. You should reflect on your own personal qualities explaining how your skills and qualities prepare you for the physiotherapy course and a career in healthcare.
DBS Check
Satisfactory enhanced criminal history checks will be required by all applicants prior to acceptance on the course, (processed through the University only). The University is unable to accept DBS checks obtained through another institution (this includes those registered with the DBS Update Service); the checks undertaken by the University are appropriate to the course of study and relevant regulated activity placements. For important information on the UK Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check requirements please refer to the Guidance on DBS and Additional Checks.
Self Declaration Check
You will be asked to complete this online form as part of the DBS check process. You will be asked to identify on the self-declaration form if you have any cautions/convictions that would not be filtered out on a DBS certificate. Please refer to the following website for guidance on filtering. The form will also ask if you have resided outside of the UK after the age of 16, to establish if an Overseas Police Record check may be required.
Overseas Police Checks/Letter of Good Conduct
The DBS in the UK is currently not able to conduct overseas criminal record checks. International applicants; those without British Citizenship and British Citizens with a significant period of overseas residency of 12 months or more after the age of 16; therefore, require a criminal records check or certificate of good conduct from their home/overseas country(ies) prior to entry on to the course. A UK DBS check will also be required prior to enrolment; the DBS team will send you guidance on how to apply following your offer of a place. The application process and timeframes for Overseas Police checks can differ from country to country and so it is recommended that you start the process as soon as possible after you have been made a conditional/Unconditional offer to ensure you have enough lead in time to obtain the check prior to enrolment. For some countries, an individual can only apply in person and so it is preferable for those applicants still resident in the relevant country, to apply before entering the UK.Health Check
For certain Professional Body courses, Occupational Health checks are also part of the entry requirements. Applicants will be asked to complete an on-line Health Questionnaire and sent guidance and links on how to complete this following your offer of a place.
Additional entry requirements:
Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 09.00 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 09.00 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses.More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.
Modules, teaching and learning
The tabs below detail what and how you will study in each year of your course. The balance of assessments and overall workload is indicative and may be subject to change.
What you'll learn
Develop the academic skills you'll need to study in Higher Education, including information retrieval, academic writing and how to avoid plagiarism. You'll also learn what it means to be a professional with an understanding of the HCPC and CSP professional values and standards, including continuous professional development and lifelong learning. This module will also enhance your personal and professional skills through verbal and non‐verbal communication skills, components of assessment, and documentation. You'll also complete mandatory training for clinical placement.
You'll undertake a one-week (37.5 hours) taster placement with pass/fail marking. This placement must be passed for the Shaping the Professional module to be passed.
Study the fundamental anatomical and physiological principles that underpin physiotherapy practice in the musculoskeletal client groups. You'll learn about the physiological changes that occur in the ageing process and in basic pathological processes. This module will also cover how the anatomical structures interact to fulfil the requirements for normal movement. You'll be able to demonstrate the application of basic clinical assessment, observation and measurement skills.
Exercise prescription is a corner stone of physiotherapy. This module will cover fundamental exercise prescription theories in relation to evidence base for those with and without health issues. You'll learn in both one-to-one and group-based scenarios.
This module will cover the fundamental anatomical and physiological principles that underpin physiotherapy practice in the neurological client groups. You'll learn about the physiological changes that occur in the ageing process and in basic pathological processes. This module will also cover how the anatomical structures interact to fulfil the requirements for normal movement. You'll be able to demonstrate the application of basic clinical assessment, observation and measurement skills.
Explore the fundamental anatomical and physiological principles that underpin physiotherapy practice in the cardiovascular client groups. You'll learn about the physiological changes that occur in the ageing process and in basic pathological processes. This module will also cover how the anatomical structures interact to fulfil the requirements for normal thoracic movement. You'll be able to demonstrate the application of basic clinical assessment, observation and measurement skills.
Begin to understand the context of evidence-based practice in physiotherapy. You'll explore literature searching, critical analysis of different types of literature, use of relevant tools and databases.
What you'll learn
Gain the skills and knowledge required to work effectively with clients presenting with a range of cardio-vascular or respiratory relayed problems. You will develop theoretical and practical skills of assessment and management for these client groups.
Learn how to work effectively in a musculoskeletal environment. You'll develop theoretical and practical skills of assessment and management of common musculoskeletal conditions.
Gain an overview of neurological physiotherapy by identifying the underlying relevant principles of rehabilitation.
Prepare for clinical experience and gain a breadth of supervised physiotherapy experience in the clinical setting. In the theory-practice transfer, you'll be able to apply, integrate and build upon knowledge, skills and physiotherapeutic techniques, health promotion and client empowerment. This will enable you to further develop your understanding of care and management of patients. The placement provides you with the opportunity to attain a minimum of 225 clinical-based practice hours in order to complete the required minimum 1,000 hours at the completion of the course.
Prepare for clinical experience and gain a breadth of supervised physiotherapy experience in the clinical setting. In the theory-practice transfer, you'll be able to apply, integrate and build upon knowledge, skills and physiotherapeutic techniques, health promotion and client empowerment. This will enable you to further develop your understanding of care and management of patients. The placement provides you with the opportunity to attain a minimum of 225 clinical-based practice hours in order to complete the required minimum 1,000 hours at the completion of the course.
Build on your knowledge and skills gained within the core modules; cardiovascular and respiratory physiotherapy, neurological physiotherapy and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. You'll integrate your learning to enable development and modification of communication skills with individuals, groups and teams within the varied clinical settings.
Develop the key knowledge and strategies that underpin health-based research. This module will develop your understanding of research and your ability to undertake research. You'll build on the knowledge of evidence-based practice that you developed in your first year.
What you'll learn
Prepare for clinical experience and gain a breadth of supervised physiotherapy experience in the clinical setting. In the theory-practice transfer, you'll be able to apply, integrate and build upon knowledge, skills and physiotherapeutic techniques, health promotion and client empowerment. This will enable you to further develop your understanding of care and management of patients. The placement provides you with the opportunity to attain a minimum of 225 clinical-based practice hours in order to complete the required minimum 1,000 hours at the completion of the course.
Prepare for clinical experience and gain a breadth of supervised physiotherapy experience in the clinical setting. In the theory-practice transfer, you'll be able to apply, integrate and build upon knowledge, skills and physiotherapeutic techniques, health promotion and client empowerment. This will enable you to further develop your understanding of care and management of patients. The placement provides you with the opportunity to attain a minimum of 225 clinical-based practice hours in order to complete the required minimum 1,000 hours at the completion of the course.
Prepare for clinical experience and gain a breadth of supervised physiotherapy experience in the clinical setting. In the theory-practice transfer, you'll be able to apply, integrate and build upon knowledge, skills and physiotherapeutic techniques, health promotion and client empowerment. This will enable you to further develop your understanding of care and management of patients. The placement provides you with the opportunity to attain a minimum of 225 clinical-based practice hours in order to complete the required minimum 1,000 hours at the completion of the course.
Build upon your year 2 physiotherapy practice and clinical experience enabling further development of clinical reasoning and your personal communication skills. This will be through a greater self-awareness, looking at philosophy and its relevance to clinical practice, examining and debating ethical decision making in the wider clinical reasoning framework. You'll also explore healthcare communication models with exposure to the patient's perspective of healthcare in complex and marginalised population groups.
Develop the research knowledge that you started to build in your first year. This module will enable you to choose and work on a project that has relevance in the health and social care environment. You'll produce a piece of work that explains and justifies the proposed process of your research enquiry and its application to practice.
Understand changing NHS policy, organisational, leadership business and enterprise theory as it impacts on physiotherapy practice. An enquiry based ethos, specialist speakers and NHS managers will enable you to prepare for employability and future practice as a physiotherapy practitioner.
Fees and funding
£9,790
UK
The annual tuition fee for students entering in the 2026/27 academic year is anticipated to be £9790 (the maximum annual tuition fee cap announced by the UK Government, which is subject to parliamentary approval).
For each subsequent year of study, the University may charge up to the maximum annual tuition fee cap set by the UK Government, which may increase in line with any uplift determined by the UK Government by law or government policy (such increases are expected to be linked to inflation).
£16,840
International 2026
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2026/27 is £16840.
Fees and funding
£9,790
For students entering in 2026
The annual tuition fee for students entering in the 2026/27 academic year is anticipated to be £9790 (the maximum annual tuition fee cap announced by the UK Government, which is subject to parliamentary approval).
For each subsequent year of study, the University may charge up to the maximum annual tuition fee cap set by the UK Government, which may increase in line with any uplift determined by the UK Government by law or government policy (such increases are expected to be linked to inflation).
Work placement travel expenses - Upto £250 Variable for non NHS bursary students. Travel expenses to placements may be reimbursed if student is eligible for bursary. Please note this is only available to UK/EU students only.
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
Access to course resources, equipment and facilities, including:
- Rehabilitation Science Labs, these facilities allow for the practical application of anatomy, mobilisation, electrotherapy, massage, heat therapy, cardiovascular and respiratory testing, physiology, anthropometry, rehabilitation, and first aid.
- Clinical Skills Suite with specialist equipment in purpose-built rooms enabling a variety of sessions to be carried out in a suitable and safe environment.
- Occupational health (OH) and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks are covered by your course fees. Please see essential costs below for more info.
- You'll be provided with a Smartcard if you require one for placement.
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Essential Costs
- Placement locations and experiences will vary throughout the course and you'll need to pay for any additional travel or dual accommodation costs. If you are eligible for tuition fees and maintenance support from the Student Loan Company, you'll be eligible to apply to the NHS Learning Support Fund. Visit the NHS Learning Support Fund web page for details.
- Specific unit visits. Visits will take place in and around Leeds, e.g. St Gemma’s Hospice or the Prosthetic Centre at Seacroft. All locations will be accessible by public transport and you'll need to pay for your own travel costs.
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational health (OH) check. The cost of these checks is covered by your course fee, but you'll need to pay for your ID documents to be verified (£12.80 as of August 2025). Your DBS check is valid for the duration of your course. New checks are only required if you have a break in your studies outside of the normal holiday periods. If you misplace your certificate during your studies, you'll be charged £49.50 for a new certificate. A charge of £35 will be incurred per missed OH appointment.
- You'll be provided with a name badge and Smartcard. Smartcards enable healthcare professionals to access clinical information appropriate to their role. There will be a charge for lost Smartcards (£27) and a charge for lost placement name badges (£5).
Optional Costs
- Student membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (accredited course: £34.20 per annum or £2.85 monthly fee. Or unaccredited course: £58.32 per annum or £4.86 monthly fee). Costs as of October 2024.
- You'll be provided with a uniform including trousers and a physiotherapy tunic. Some placements may require you to wear a plain polo shirt in preference to a physio tunic. Polo shirts are not included in the standard uniform provision and cost will vary.
- You may wish to purchase an anatomy textbook. Cost will vary.
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
£16,840
For students entering in 2026
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2026/27 is £16840. Work placement travel expenses - Upto £250 Variable for non NHS bursary students. Travel expenses to placements may be reimbursed if student is eligible for bursary. Please note this is only available to UK/EU students only.
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Access to course resources, equipment and facilities, including:
- Rehabilitation Science Labs, these facilities allow for the practical application of anatomy, mobilisation, electrotherapy, massage, heat therapy, cardiovascular and respiratory testing, physiology, anthropometry, rehabilitation, and first aid.
- Clinical Skills Suite with specialist equipment in purpose-built rooms enabling a variety of sessions to be carried out in a suitable and safe environment.
- Occupational health (OH) and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks are covered by your course fees. Please see essential costs below for more info.
- You'll be provided with a Smartcard if you require one for placement.
Essential Costs
- Placement locations and experiences will vary throughout the course and you'll need to pay for any additional travel or dual accommodation costs. If you are eligible for tuition fees and maintenance support from the Student Loan Company, you'll be eligible to apply to the NHS Learning Support Fund. Visit the NHS Learning Support Fund web page for details.
- Specific unit visits. Visits will take place in and around Leeds, e.g. St Gemma’s Hospice or the Prosthetic Centre at Seacroft. All locations will be accessible by public transport and you'll need to pay for your own travel costs.
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational health (OH) check. The cost of these checks is covered by your course fee, but you'll need to pay for your ID documents to be verified (£12.80 as of August 2025). Your DBS check is valid for the duration of your course. New checks are only required if you have a break in your studies outside of the normal holiday periods. If you misplace your certificate during your studies, you'll be charged £49.50 for a new certificate. A charge of £35 will be incurred per missed OH appointment.
- You'll be provided with a name badge and Smartcard. Smartcards enable healthcare professionals to access clinical information appropriate to their role. There will be a charge for lost Smartcards (£27) and a charge for lost placement name badges (£5).
Optional Costs
- Student membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (accredited course: £34.20 per annum or £2.85 monthly fee. Or unaccredited course: £58.32 per annum or £4.86 monthly fee). Costs as of October 2024.
- You'll be provided with a uniform including trousers and a physiotherapy tunic. Some placements may require you to wear a plain polo shirt in preference to a physio tunic. Polo shirts are not included in the standard uniform provision and cost will vary.
- You may wish to purchase an anatomy textbook. Cost will vary.
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
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Scholarships and bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that an education at Leeds Beckett University is open to all. If you're thinking of joining us for undergraduate study, you may be eligible for a non-repayable scholarship or bursary to help with the cost of university. To find out if you are be eligible visit our scholarships and bursaries page.
We also offer a range of non-repayable scholarships for international students. To find out if you may be eligible visit our scholarships for international students page and select your home country from the drop-down list.
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There’s a lot to consider when choosing a course. Take a look at the team you’ll be working with, employability statistics and career prospects to help make up your mind.
Career Prospects
Our graduates have gone on to work within the NHS in acute and community settings. With additional experience, you could take on management roles, move into research or specialise in fields such as learning difficulties, mental health, sports medicine, occupational physiotherapy, veterinary work, health education or teaching.
- Physiotherapist
- Chartered physiotherapist
94.7%
of BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation*
FA Intermediate Trauma Medical Management in Football course at Leeds Beckett University School of Health staff and students explain what the ITMMIF course is all about. Run in partnership with the FA, the course offers students the opportunity to gain a valuable qualification to put them at an advantage upon graduation.
On my course, I gained the confidence to work and communicate with a huge variety of people. Learning how to relate to clients empathically is so important in this profession. Developing this skill on my course helped me stand out in interviews and when setting up my own business.
Laura Smith
Physiotherapist in Private Practice Inner Balance Pilates
Rebecca Bannister
Senior Lecturer / School of Health
Rebecca is the admissions tutor for the BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy course.
Our Graduate Promise
We have a dedicated team of people who will support you with all aspects of your career planning, from day one until 18 months after you graduate.
Getting you career ready is an integral part of your university life and this is embedded throughout your lectures and seminars. Outside of your course there is a wide range of support available to help you achieve your career goals, including:
- Getting ready to apply for jobs
- Working on your CV
- Interview skills and assessment centres
- Connecting with employers and organisations
We’re ranked in the Top 10 universities in the UK for job prospects
(Student Crowd, 2025 - the only awards based entirely on student reviews).
Find out why...
Student life
At Leeds Beckett your experience is important to us. Find out more about what to expect from your time on this course and life at uni.
School of Health tour | Student vlog Global Ambassador and MSc Biomedical Science student, Moira, takes you on a tour around the School of Health, showcasing the facilities on offer for students.
Explore Leeds Beckett
Step inside our immersive 360° virtual tour and discover cutting-edge facilities, dynamic learning spaces, and everything our campus has to offer.
Why Leeds?
With great music venues, culture, shopping and parks – we’ve got it all. Voted no.1 student city in the UK* and the Best Place to Live in the North and Northeast**.
*StudentCrowd, Best Student Cities UK, 2024
**The Sunday Times Best Place to Live guide, 2024.
Thinking of staying at home for your studies?
It’s a great option for lots of our local students
Still thinking about your uni choices? Discover Uni has official information to help you decide. They provide statistics for courses taken from national surveys and data collected from universities about their students.
