Bachelor in Foundation to Physiotherapy (Year 0) BSc (Hons)

The deadline to apply for the Sep 2027 intake is Jun 30, 2027, and tuition fees for Bachelor in Foundation to Physiotherapy (Year 0) BSc (Hons) are 13,363 USD per year.

Introduction

The University of Liverpool, in collaboration with local FE partners, has developed a year zero foundation programme for Home students that leads to access onto a variety of vocational Health Studies programmes. Our Foundation to Human and Animal Health Professions (Physiotherapy) course is for students seeking entry to undertake the Physiotherapy BSc (B160) programme.

Students seeking entry to Physiotherapy will study year zero at Carmel College, St Helens before joining year one at the University of Liverpool campus. Carmel College, St Helens offers small class sizes and high standards of academic achievement.

This programme is specifically targeted at Home mature and non-traditional students, who typically have taken a break from studies.

The University of Liverpool, founded in 1882 and located in the vibrant city of Liverpool, is a research-intensive institution with a global student body of around 32,000, including approximately 17,700 international students. The university offers a wide range of programs—over 200—across sciences, engineering, humanities, health and business, combining rigorous academics with practical industry links. Its historic campus and city connections provide a lively cultural setting and strong transport links across the UK and beyond.

Research and employability are central to the Liverpool experience, with interdisciplinary projects, industry partnerships and extensive placement opportunities embedded in many degrees. Students benefit from modern facilities, dedicated career services and a supportive academic community that helps translate theory into professional practice. The university's global networks also create exchange and collaboration pathways for study abroad and joint research.

International students receive comprehensive support from pre-arrival guidance to on-campus services, including English language support, visa advice and student societies that foster social integration. Liverpool’s affordable living costs relative to other UK cities, combined with its cultural life and sporting traditions, make it attractive to students seeking a balanced academic and social experience. The University of Liverpool is well-suited to ambitious students aiming for impactful research, strong career outcomes and a cosmopolitan student life.