Best physiotherapy universities in uk

For aspirants planning to pursue a degree in physiotherapy which is internationally recognised with an updated curriculum and experienced faculty with suitable clinical training, the best physiotherapy universities in UK would be the right choice.

The top-ranked universities in the UK have physiotherapy departments that are accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council which is why they provide note-worthy courses to maintain a high standard of education.

The University College London is one of the best physiotherapy universities in UK which is renowned for its unique specialises in gaining in-depth knowledge on specific fields. They offer more than five master’s programs including Developmental Psychology and Clinical Practice, Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, Neurophysiotherapy and Paediatrics.

Similarly Cardiff University offers a course specifically for sports and exercise physiotherapy. It is an 18-month programme with a tuition fee of under INR 30 lakhs per annum.

Manchester Metropolitan University, Teessider University, Brunel University and a few of the best physiotherapy universities in UK offer a master’s program in physiotherapy which is a pre-registration course. It is that once the students complete this course they can apply for membership in the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and also register in the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

The annual tuition fees to pursue these courses range from INR 15 to 20 Lakhs. Students gain clinical training which helps them enter the hospital field or start their private practice. There is also scope in sports, rehabilitation and various other career paths.

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#22/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University College London, London

8.3(Based on 13 User Reviews)England, UK25%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Advanced Physiotherapy Paediatrics
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS7PTE76
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Tuition:  
(£35,143/Yr)$47.4K/Yr
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(£20,058/Yr)$27.1K/Yr
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#38/3118 THE Ranking 2026

King's College London, London

8.3(Based on 26 User Reviews)England, UK13%Acceptance Rate
B.S Physiotherapy
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS7.0PTE69
Programs
Tuition:  
(£38,300/Yr)$51.7K/Yr
Living
(£15,636/Yr)$21.1K/Yr
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#56/3118 THE Ranking 2026

The University of Manchester, Manchester

8.7(Based on 38 User Reviews)England, UK51%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
GRE298IELTS6.5PTE60
Programs
Tuition:  
(£33,120/Yr)$44.7K/Yr
Living
(£8,580/Yr)$11.6K/Yr
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#98/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Birmingham, Birmingham

8.0(Based on 27 User Reviews)England, UK13%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Immunology and Immunotherapy
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL88PTE67
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Tuition:  
(£26,365/Yr)$35.6K/Yr
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(£8,694/Yr)$11.7K/Yr
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#118/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Leeds, Leeds

8.7(Based on 56 User Reviews)England, UK56.67%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Cancer Biology and Therapy
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE64
Programs
Tuition:  
(£34,250/Yr)$46.2K/Yr
Living
(£2,832/Yr)$3.8K/Yr
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#129/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Southampton, Southampton

9.0(Based on 16 User Reviews)England, UK77%Acceptance Rate
B.S Physiotherapy
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120IELTS6.5PTE67
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Tuition:  
(£31,000/Yr)$41.8K/Yr
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#145/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Nottingham, Nottingham

9.7(Based on 26 User Reviews)England, UK11%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Physiotherapy
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE71
Programs
Tuition:  
(£25,750/Yr)$34.8K/Yr
Living
(£8,533/Yr)$11.5K/Yr
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#201/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen

9.0(Based on 6 User Reviews)Scotland, UK32%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Immunology & Immunotherapy
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.0PTE54
Programs
Tuition:  
(£27,000/Yr)$36.4K/Yr
Living
(£127/Yr)$171.45/Yr
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#201/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Cardiff University, Cardiff

9.7(Based on 22 User Reviews)Wales, UK20%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy
Course duration:
18 months
Exams Accepted:
GRE302IELTS6.5PTE42
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Tuition:  
(£23,800/Yr)$32.1K/Yr
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(£8,670/Yr)$11.7K/Yr
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#251/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of East Anglia, Norwich

9.7(Based on 1 User Reviews)England, UK79%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Physiotherapy
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105TOEFL79PTE60
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Tuition:  
(£21,458/Yr)$29K/Yr
Living
(£134/Yr)$180.9/Yr
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#301/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Essex, Colchester

9.7(Based on 8 User Reviews)England, UK74%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Physiotherapy
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6PTE58
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Tuition:  
(£20,950/Yr)$28.3K/Yr
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(£2,100/Yr)$2.8K/Yr
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#351/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

9.3(Based on 12 User Reviews)Scotland, UK55%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Counselling and Psychotherapy
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
GRE310IELTS6.5PTE59
Programs
Tuition:  
(£8,400/Yr)$11.3K/Yr
Living
(£8,900/Yr)$12K/Yr
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#351/3118 THE Ranking 2026

St George's, University of London, London

England, UK
M.Sc Physiotherapy
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.0PTE65
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Tuition:  
(£18,550/Yr)$25K/Yr
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(£10,712/Yr)$14.5K/Yr
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#401/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Kent, Canterbury

7.7(Based on 5 User Reviews)England, UK39%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Sport and Exercise Science and Sports Therapy
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.0PTE63
Programs
Tuition:  
(£23,500/Yr)$31.7K/Yr
Living
(£18,624/Yr)$25.1K/Yr
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#401/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne

9.7(Based on 17 User Reviews)England, UK
M.Sc Clinical Exercise Physiology
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
GRE298IELTS6.5PTE62
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Tuition:  
(£18,625/Yr)$25.1K/Yr
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#401/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Bournemouth University, Poole

5.0(Based on 6 User Reviews)England, UK50%Acceptance Rate
B.S Physiotherapy
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5
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Tuition:  
(£19,009/Yr)$25.7K/Yr
Living
(£8,938/Yr)$12.1K/Yr
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#401/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Brunel University, London

8.3(Based on 11 User Reviews)England, UK60%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration)
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
GRE310IELTS6.5PTE58
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Tuition:  
(£23,615/Yr)$31.9K/Yr
Living
(£10,200/Yr)$13.8K/Yr
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#501/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield

9.0(Based on 1 User Reviews)England, UK69%Acceptance Rate
B.S Occupational Therapy
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6PTE51
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Tuition:  
(£17,600/Yr)$23.8K/Yr
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#501/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Goldsmiths, University of London, London

England, UK59%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105IELTS7
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Tuition:  
(£26,840/Yr)$36.2K/Yr
Living
(£20,874/Yr)$28.2K/Yr
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#501/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Keele University, Newcastle

England, UK50%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Physiotherapy
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo95IELTS6.5PTE79
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Tuition:  
(£28,000/Yr)$37.8K/Yr
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