Entry Requirements

• GCSEs: GCSE English Language, Maths and Biology (or Combined Science) at C/4 or above
• A-levels: BBB-ABB to include Biology or PE at grade B (40 points)
• T-levels: M. T levels Healthcare Science and Health are accepted for entry to this course
• Access to HE: 30 Credits at Distinction & 15 at Merit to include 21 credits in Biology or Human Physiology
• CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: B - Science based
• OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: DDM – includes specific units – minimum 60 credits in Biology in an Applied Science/Health and Social Care programme
• Scottish Highers: AABB-AAAB to include A (33 points) in Biology?
• Irish LC Highers: A2x4 – A1, A2x 3 to include A2 (30 points) in Biology?

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Other experience: Applicants are strongly advised to seek work experience in physiotherapy before application/interview to gain a full understanding of current physiotherapy practice.

When you apply, our Admissions specialists will review your whole application. We are looking for your potential to succeed so will assess your qualifications, any relevant work experience, your personal statement, and references.

At interview we will assess your suitability to train for the profession you have applied for. All professional course interviews are scored. Any offers made will be based on your whole application and your interview score.

Where you have received a conditional offer subject to achieving particular grades/UCAS tariff scores, and do not quite meet these scores, please try not to worry, where vacancies exist our Admissions specialists will review your whole application again and take account of any mitigating circumstances and reassess your suitability for the course.

• International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based)

Selection Criteria:

As part of the application and selection process, we are looking for your commitment to Physiotherapy. In your personal statement, you should demonstrate your motivation for choosing Physiotherapy, and reflect upon any practical experience you have gained.

If you are invited to attend interview then we strongly recommend you review the NHS Values and Behaviours of;

• Working together for Patients
• Respect and Dignity
• Commitment to Quality of Care
• Compassion
• Improving Lives
• Everyone Counts

At the interview, you must clearly explain what has led you to apply for Physiotherapy and the attributes you would bring to it. You must also demonstrate a good understanding of physiotherapy practice; have excellent communication skills; motivation and commitment to pursuing physiotherapy as a career and the potential to succeed as a health professional.

Observational work experience or visits to two different work places would greatly enhance your understanding of the role of physiotherapy in health and social care.

Following interview if you are offered a place it will be subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (DBS), medical fitness to practice, proof of qualifications and a satisfactory reference.

Contextual Admissions:

Going to higher education can transform a person’s life. We use contextual admissions to make sure that we are accessible to everyone who has the potential to succeed. Qualifications and grades are important, but they are considered alongside other information that helps universities to identify potential and widen access to university level study. For some individuals, the disadvantages they have experienced in their life mean that they have not been able to demonstrate their full academic potential. Where a person lives and their personal circumstances can all affect their educational attainment.

Returning to Education:

If you are over 21 and returning to study after being in relevant employment for a minimum of 3 years and do not meet the published entry requirements for Year 1 of our degree courses, please do not assume you are not qualified to join us. Our experienced Admissions and Academic staff will review your prior qualifications and professional experience to support your application.