For all 15 HCPC professions the UK route is the same shape: complete an HCPC-approved degree (BSc/MSc, or a degree apprenticeship) that meets the Standards of Proficiency, then apply to join the register. Once registered, the professional title (e.g. “physiotherapist”, “paramedic”) is protected — using it without registration is an offence. Registration is renewed every two years.
What it costs to qualify
- UK application total registration fee (scrutiny + 2-year cycle)
- £333[2]
- UK application scrutiny fee (one-off, non-refundable)
- £86[3]
- Registration fee, full two-year cycle (renewal rate)
- £246.68 (£123.34 per year)[4]
- New UK graduate registration fee, 50% reduction, two-year cycle
- £123.34 (£61.67 per year); applies if approved programme completed within last two years[5]
- International application registration fee (three professional years)
- £370[6]
- Readmission application registration fee
- £308.35 (£123.34 one year + £185.01 readmission fee)[7]
Sources & verification
- HCPC professions register via an HCPC-approved degree meeting the Standards of Proficiency; the professional titles are protected and registration renews every two years, source, Last verified 2026-06-09
- UK application total registration fee (scrutiny + 2-year cycle): £333.02, source, Last verified 2026-10-14 🔶
- UK application scrutiny fee (one-off, non-refundable): £86.34, source, Last verified 2026-10-14 🔶
- Registration fee, full two-year cycle (renewal rate): £246.68 (£123.34 per year), source, Last verified 2026-10-14 🔶
- New UK graduate registration fee, 50% reduction, two-year cycle: £123.34 (£61.67 per year); applies if approved programme completed within last two years, source, Last verified 2026-10-14 🔶
- International application registration fee (three professional years): £370.02, source, Last verified 2026-10-14 🔶
- Readmission application registration fee: £308.35 (£123.34 one year + £185.01 readmission fee), source, Last verified 2026-10-14 🔶
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