Study our London-based physiotherapy degree and lay the best foundations for a rewarding, challenging, and flexible career as a physiotherapist
Physiotherapy makes a positive change to people’s lives in an extensive range of settings.
Our Physiotherapy degree takes a contemporary approach:
- we prepare you for work within the ever-changing health and social care environment
- we take a patient-centred approach to practice
- we use a blended teaching style, combing theory and practice throughout.
During the course, you will examine all areas of physiotherapy, including:
- clinical anatomy
- physiology and pathology
- research methods
- physiotherapeutic management of complex patients.
We combine theory and practice throughout the BSc, incorporating a range of well supported clinical placements. You will also develop your communication, professionalism, and leadership skills. As a result, you’ll stand out from the crowd, well-equipped for a career upon graduation.
Once you’ve completed our Physiotherapy course, you can apply for registration and membership with our accreditors and governing bodies: the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Expert teaching and support
On our Physiotherapy BSc, you will learn from a team of dedicated lecturers with strong clinical experience. You will also learn in small groups so your teachers can support you to become an exceptional physiotherapist.
State-of-the-art facilities
Under our Physiotherapy degree, you learn in our state-of-the-art facilities, including:
Clinical placements: build professional experience
We offer an exciting array of work placements under the guidance of skilled clinicians across and close to London. Through these placements, you'll experience diversity in practice, build appreciation for NHS core values, and apply your learning to a wide range of settings.
Previous students have worked within:
- NHS and private settings
- sports teams and clubs
- schools
- research settings
- specialist settings, such as amputee rehabilitation, women's health, and robotics.
Some students choose to go abroad for their clinical placement, with previous students having gone to the Philippines, Budapest, and Jersey.
Speaking on her time on placement in the Philippines, current student Noemi Angela Nucera said, "I was inspired to undertake an overseas placement because I wanted to broaden my clinical and cultural understanding of physiotherapy.
"Choosing Iloilo was an opportunity to experience a different healthcare system, as well as to understand how culture influences care, and to develop myself professionally and personally by adapting to a new environment."
You can read more of Noemi's experience here.
Student experience
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With our Physiotherapy BSc, you will develop essential transferrable skills such as communication, problem-solving, and leadership.
Upon starting your course at St Mary's, you will have access to our Career Services, which provides students and graduates with impartial advice on their career progression and development.
Some examples of job roles and areas of work for graduates of Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) include:
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Course content
Modules
These modules are the modules that were available to students in the 2025/26 academic year and are illustrative of what may be offered for 2026/27.
Please note: it is possible that a module listed on the website will not be able to run due to reasons beyond our control. For more information please refer to our course information disclaimer.
How the degree is taught
Teaching methods
You'll be taught on our beautiful and historic campus located in Twickenham, London.
The programme takes a blended learning approach for knowledge and skills acquisition and development. These include theory and practical sessions as well as group and seminar work. In addition, there are multiple online resources and students encouraged to do guided learning by using these resources in order to support their learning.
The level 4 (year one) programme begins with an induction in which you work on group activities designed to develop communication, listening and teamwork skills. There is also the opportunity to work together and get to know your peers in a fun setting, whilst practising the skills that are needed throughout the course of the programme.
These themes continue into levels 5 and 6 (years two and three) where clinical placements are included. Surrounding the placements are intensive periods of teaching where the appropriate clinical and academic skills are taught.
One of the key characteristics of this course and the blended learning that follows is that students are part of a small cohort of no more than 35 students making theoretical sessions very direct and students to feel supportive by the lectures and mentors. Also, during practical sessions these number can be split to small groups of four people in order to achieve higher performance of students during practical skills.
- Contact time
- 15%
- Independent study
- 48%
- Guided learning
- 37%
Assessment methods
Modules are assessed through a variety of methods, including written theory examinations, vivas, oral presentations and written coursework across all levels.
The practical viva's form a significant part of the assessments due to the clinical nature of the programme. In addition, at level 6 there is an independent research project to complete, as well as a formal clinical examination at the end of the degree.
Further information
Feedback
We adhere to the university’s policy of providing feedback on assessments within 15 working days.
Who teaches this course?
Entry requirements
128
UCAS points
At St Mary's we would like to help you become the best Physiotherapist you can be. We would like to recruit candidates who are caring, well rounded, problem solvers, who can work with others to deliver a compassionate care package.
Ideally, candidates should be reliable, honest and able to communicate clearly with service users. Candidates who apply should have a strong ethical stance on equality, non-discrimination and fairness (based on NHS constitution and core values, 2013).
We are influenced in our selection for the physiotherapy programme by a number of different factors, over and above your academic record. We like to see evidence of your motivation for a career in physiotherapy, and your outside interests are also a pointer to whether you are the sort of person likely to make the most of the degree.
We understand that sometimes barriers you can't control get in the way of academic achievement. You are more than just your grades. We'll consider your application as a whole, taking into account things like:
- subjects studied at Level 3
- your GCSEs (or equivalent) profile
- non-academic achievements you mention in your personal statement
- your references and motivation.
Fees & funding
September 2026
Home
£9,790
International
£18,180
*Please note: Tuition fee increases for undergraduate Home students are subject to regulatory control by the UK Government. The above Home fees for September 2026 are confirmed by the UK Government subject to Parliamentary procedure in early 2026. These fees are annual and may increase as detailed in our tuition fee variation disclaimer.
For more information on foundation year fees for home students, please check the details on our tuition fee page.
For more information about whether you are likely to pay home or international fees, please visit our 'understanding your tuition fee status' page.
Information about tuition fees, student loans, and funding your studies can be found within our fees and funding section.
Scholarships
Physiotherapy students are now eligible for a bursary of up to £5,000 per academic year as long as they are currently actively in study and receiving tuition fee or and maintenance support from the Student Loans Company.
The bursary is paid in instalments throughout the academic year.
We also offer a range of scholarships and bursaries for new undergraduate students. This includes:
Living costs
A guide to your living costs has been created by our Student Funding Team.
Accommodation costs vary depending on whether you opt for an en suite room and on-site catering. Take a look at our accommodation options and the prices you can expect to pay.
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Please note: Applications are now closed for this programme for entry in September 2026.
September
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