Please note that admission to GCU is considered on a competitive basis, and the academic entry requirements stated here may be the minimum required to be eligible for an offer.
Academic requirements
UK honours degree 2:1 (or equivalent) in a discipline related to physiotherapy that contained a substantial element of human physiology or anatomy within its programme of study.
Experience of the process of research is essential.
A diploma or degree in physiotherapy is not appropriate.
Additional requirements
Before applying to the course, it is recommended that you are aware of the diverse nature of physiotherapy practice.
Relevant visits to hospitals, voluntary work or part-time employment in an area where the impact of disability is experienced is desirable.
Selection will be based on your educational qualifications, academic references, medical fitness and interview performance.
Students must be able to undertake the role of physiotherapists from a fitness point of view. On commencing the course all students will have to undertake occupational health screening.
All students have to undertake a PVG check on commencing the course. The cost of this process has to be met by the student.
Limited RUK places
Due to funding constraints, we have a very limited number of places available on this course for students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland.
These places fill up very quickly and we’re unable to process applications more than 12 months in advance.
If you would like to enquire as to whether places are available before making your application, please use the 'enquire' option above.
English language requirements
IELTS score of 7.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 6.5.
Additional information for international applicants
Additional information for all applicants
Relevant experience (Recognition of Prior Learning)
GCU's flexible entry policies exist to allow relevant work experience and prior learning to be considered towards standard entry or advanced entry into a course.
If you do not have the typical academic entry qualifications, but can demonstrate relevant work experience and/or credits from recognised professional bodies, you may be eligible to enter this course via the University's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) scheme.
The tuition fees you pay are mostly determined by your fee status. What is my student fee status?
Fees are subject to change and are published here for guidance only.
2026/2027 annual tuition fees
Please visit our central tuition fees section for details.
Annual full-time tuition fees 25/26
Home (Scottish) and RUK: £9,400
International: £19,300
Additional costs
As a student at the University, there are additional fees and costs which may or may not apply to you, but that you should be aware of.
View additional costs.
Additional costs for Scottish-domiciled students
If you are a Scottish-domiciled student, you will not need to pay for PVG checks, occupational health checks or uniforms. Whilst on practice education placements, you will need to meet any additional costs for accommodation and travel. Students are expected to become student members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
Additional course costs for all other students (rest of UK, EU and International)
During this course, you will be required to cover the cost of:
- While on practice education placements, you will need to meet any additional costs for accommodation and travel
- Uniforms: approximately £14 each. The number of uniforms you require depends on the duration of your course and can range from two to four.
- Occupational health checks and vaccination set fee of £372
- Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. New applications cost £59. Updates to the existing scheme record cost £18.
- Students are expected to become student members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
Invoices will be issued by the University for payment of all of the above additional costs in Trimester B (March/April) of the first year of your programme.
Scholarships
We provide high-quality education for a fair price; as the University for the Common Good, we are committed to offering accessible higher education for talented students by keeping our tuition fees low and providing a generous scholarship package.
View our postgraduate scholarships.
Assessment methods
This course features a mix of assessments and exams.
We use a wide range of learning and teaching methods to ensure that you have both the necessary knowledge and understanding of business and management and a portfolio of intellectual and personal skills.
Each module on the programme uses its own learning, teaching and assessment strategy to achieve learning objectives. Assessment methods vary between modules and may include unseen examinations, class tests, essays, management reports, case studies, presentations, and group work.
Employer events on campus
This course includes employer events and talks on campus. Employers such as NHS trust physiotherapy managers or private clinics will come and speak to the students in second year about applying for jobs and CPD opportunities.
Facilities
This course uses industry-standard facilities
Guest lectures and networking events
This course features guest lecturers.
Professional accreditation
With approval from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) this programme allows you to gain the expertise and knowledge to become a practising physiotherapist.
Route to chartered status
This course offers routes to chartered status.
Teaching methods
The learning and teaching methods we use ensure that our programme is both vocationally relevant and academically challenging. Our approach is student-centred, practical, participative and relevant to the needs of employers.
We've moved away from the traditional teacher-centric learning to a more independent learning approach, where you are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills.
