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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B161
Physiotherapy with Foundation Year
University of LeicesterLeicester, England
4 yearsDuration
£26,550Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Leicester, the BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy with Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. If you would love to study Physiotherapy here at Leicester, but your A-level subjects don’t match our entry criteria, or you don’t quite have the entry requirements to get in, this degree is your bridge to making it happen. This Foundation Year course is aimed at students who want to study on the BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy in the School of Healthcare at the University of Leicester, whose A-level subjects don’t match our entry criteria or who don’t have the necessary entry requirements Completion of the integrated Physiotherapy Foundation Year at the level required will enable you to progress... Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £36,000 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Human Biology Fundamentals
Chemistry for Healthcare
Physics and Biomechanics
Anatomy and Physiology
Academic Study Skills
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Introduction to Physiotherapy Practice
Mathematics for Life Sciences
UCAS Code:B161
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC Must include at least one science-based subject from Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology and PE. |
| International Baccalaureate | 27 points Pass Diploma with 27 points including grade 5 from one higher-level science-based subject from Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology and Sports, Exercise & Health Science. Minimum of 4 in HL Maths or 4 in SL Maths Analysis and Approaches, or 6 in SL Maths Applications and Interpretation required if grade 5/C not held at GCSE. Minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B required if grade 5/C not held at GCSE. Minimum grade 3 required in at least three other subjects if not held at grade 5/C at GCSE. |
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£26,550
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£106,200
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Leicester
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,000 | £27,000 | £27,500 |
| 3 years | £33,500 | £36,000 | £39,000 |
| 5 years | £39,000 | £46,000 | £48,500 |
UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 26% above UK average salary
This course
£36,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 61% above UK average salary
This course
£46,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £10,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
50%Working
15%Studying
15%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
92%
Overall
Teaching on my course
94%Learning opportunities
94%Assessment and feedback
89%Academic support
94%Organisation and management
89%Learning resources
91%Student voice
93%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
82%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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