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Physiotherapist

Physiotherapists help people recover movement after injury or illness. You need biology or human biology A-level, an approved BSc or MSc physiotherapy degree, and HCPC registration. Placements run throughout the course. NHS band pay applies to most first roles.

Stages

  1. 1

    GCSE choices

    English, maths and science at grade 4+.

  2. 2

    A-level or equivalent

    Biology or human biology. Some courses accept PE or psychology.

  3. 3

    University or degree apprenticeship

    Approved pre-registration physiotherapy degree.

  4. 4

    Work experience

    Sports club support, care settings, or gym instruction with safe scope.

  5. 5

    Internships and insight

    Clinical placements are embedded in the degree.

  6. 6

    Graduate schemes

    Registration and band 5 physiotherapist roles in NHS or sport.

  7. 7

    First role

    Rotational junior physio in the NHS.

Entry requirements

Approved degree and HCPC registration.

Health Careers

Salary range

See source for NHS bands.

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Sport or NHS?

Same qualification. Early jobs may be in either sector.

Where do entry requirements come from?

Health Careers publishes the baseline for this role. Always confirm on the live page before you apply.

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