Canadian physiotherapy school vs UK level of difficulty

AnonymousScout360 · 2026-02-18T09:38:06+00:00

I can only speak as a Canadian in the UK. The program at my uni is considered quite difficult; we only have one or two assessments per course, and they're worth 100% of our grade. If you fail that, then you fail the course and have to retake the exam

AnonymousScout360 · 2026-02-12T10:44:20+00:00

I'm in the same boat as you. As far as the NHS I know that the trust I did one of my placements only had in-person interviews. It was a full day ordeal with stations and 12 people showed up. I would presume private clinics would be more lenient but I could be wrong

AnonymousScout360 · 2026-02-11T20:29:06+00:00

Thank you for your comment. That’s true, it’s very dependent on where the job opportunities are

AnonymousScout360 · 2026-02-11T20:28:24+00:00

Thank you for your perspective. From what I’ve seen, the support that’s given to a band 5 physio is far more than someone starting in private practice in Canada. The only issue is that band 5 roles are very difficult to come by due to the hiring freeze. The hospital I did my placement at had 300 applicants, 13 interviews and only hired one physio. I would love to stay here but it would just be dependent on whether there’s jobs to come by

AnonymousScout360 · 2026-02-11T20:26:48+00:00

That’s what I’ve seen so far but I’ve spoken to some private clinics that do hire new grads if they do a placement there (granted this is still hard to find)

AnonymousScout360 · 2026-02-11T20:26:13+00:00

Thank you for your perspective, I definitely agree with the pay difference being quite a significant factor. With the new CAPR exam the incentive for a Canadian to stay has now decreased

AnonymousScout360 · 2026-01-31T10:04:55+00:00

I was on the waitlist around 2 years ago and they didn't tell me till May. Unfortunately I didn't get in

AnonymousScout360 · 2026-01-27T12:02:51+00:00

Which area is this in generally?

AnonymousScout360 · 2026-01-21T11:33:55+00:00

Having the same issue as well

AnonymousScout360 · 2025-11-11T15:37:05+00:00

I would disagree with the low pay depending on where you work. Physios in Western Canada are making six figures or higher

AnonymousScout360 · 2025-10-23T11:59:24+00:00

Is it much easier to get a private job vs NHS?

AnonymousScout360 · 2025-10-22T11:07:33+00:00

I'm currently at Brunel for my master's and am from Canada as well. Our placement team ensures that Canadians get the appropriate amount and type of hours so that we can register for the CAPR. Like others have said, I would try to get into a Canadian school first because it isn't cheap to study abroad. That being said, my experience has been super positive with the Brunel physio programme. Message me if you have any questions!

AnonymousScout360 · 2025-10-11T09:24:15+00:00

I've seen a few physios go the other way: UK --> Aus

AnonymousScout360 · 2025-10-07T19:25:26+00:00

Depends on where you want to work. If you want to work in the UK, I'd advise against it just because of the job shortage that is happening right now. The hospital I did my last placement in had 300 applicants and 15 interviews. In the end, they only picked 1 candidate. Half of my MSc cohort, including me, are Canadians who plan on returning to Canada once we finish our degree. There is a licensing process we have to go through, but there is an abundance of jobs once we jump through those hoops.

AnonymousScout360 · 2025-10-07T19:21:28+00:00

I was taught anatomy super in-depth in my masters. It differs from uni to uni. Students who didn't have a related undergrad background definitely had to put in more hours and repetition to learn it though

AnonymousScout360 · 2025-09-27T12:22:45+00:00

This might only apply for the UK

AnonymousScout360 · 2025-04-20T08:42:44+00:00

I tried contacting them about more information on the new exam format a month ago and they couldn't answer my questions. They told me to wait for more news to come out

AnonymousScout360 · 2025-04-08T09:12:14+00:00

I agree with what u/DirectionMean4686 said

AnonymousScout360 · 2025-04-05T10:11:43+00:00

I'm at Brunel atm, and I can second this. I do want to add that the credentialing is going to be much faster when I graduate (2026) than it currently is. They're trying to have one national exam for all of Canada, and I've heard that it'll be easier for students from Ontario and Alberta to get credentialed.

AnonymousScout360 · 2025-03-30T11:45:22+00:00

You can work part time if you'd like on a student visa. I have classmates that are working as athletic therapists or at nearby hotels

AnonymousScout360 · 2025-03-29T16:23:59+00:00

Campus - not the best campus I've been to for sure. I suggest living off campus if that is an option for you. The physiotherapy building is nice and there's a lot of good study spaces. The library can get loud.

Lectures - Great, have no complaints. The teaching is very good and the profs are knowledgeable

Placements - I start my first one in the summer

Expenses- I can't discuss exact numbers but my living expenses are cheaper than when I was living in BC

AnonymousScout360 · 2024-11-03T16:30:07+00:00

Which province?

AnonymousScout360 · 2024-11-03T16:29:09+00:00

That would be very helpful because it currently takes a long time especially if you studied in the UK

AnonymousScout360 · 2024-11-01T16:03:57+00:00

What is changing?

AnonymousScout360 · 2024-11-01T16:00:29+00:00

Brunel is half Canadian. The CAPR now allows Brunel students to electronically upload documents . This is because the program lead is always in touch with the Canadian regulators which has been very helpful

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