United Kingdom · Licensing & Skills

HCPC registration

The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) regulates 15 allied health professions in the UK including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, radiographers, and biomedical scientists.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Allied health professionals seeking registration to practice in the UK.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Relevant degree in a regulated profession comparable to UK standards
  • Current professional registration or licence in country of practice
  • IELTS Academic minimum 7.0 (or level required by profession)
Process

How the process works

  1. Submit international application dossier with full syllabus and clinical training hours
  2. HCPC assessors evaluate course equivalence
  3. Registration approved (or adaptation period recommended)
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • University course syllabus with detailed module hours, degree diploma, employer references, certificate of good standing
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Radiographers, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists are in critical demand across NHS trusts.

Official source: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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