Physiotherapy

Course Overview - Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is a hands-on healthcare profession that uses physical approaches to promote, maintain and restore physical, psychological and social wellbeing. Our innovative curriculum uses real clinical scenarios and diverse practice settings ranging from neurological rehabilitation to acute respiratory care and sports. Reflecting the conditions that Physiotherapists treat, our approach is designed to bring your learning alive and develop your clinical reasoning.

You will benefit from our established track record of working with local professional sports teams, the armed f...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

16/09/2024

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA
United Kingdom

Application Details

Course Code

B162

Institution Code

P60

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

A level

A,B,B

Including A Level Biology, Human Biology, PE, or Applied Science. Excluding Critical Thinking, General Studies, and Citizenship Studies.

UCAS Tariff

120

136

Including A Level Biology, Human Biology, PE. Excluding Critical Thinking, General Studies, and Citizenship Studies.

Scottish Higher

A,B,B,B,B

Including Biology or PE. English, Maths, and Science are required at National 5 for GCSE equivalent.

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15,P:0

Pass a named Access to HE Diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction, including 12 in Biology. The remainder of the Level 3 credits must be at Merit or above.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

33

Including Grade 6 at Higher Level in Biology or Sports, Exercise, and Health Science. English, Maths, and Science accepted within as GCSE equivalent at Higher Level Grade 4 or Standard Level Grade 5.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

BTEC National Extended Diplomas are considered on an individual basis, depending on the units that have been studied. They may be considered on their own or alongside A Level Biology, Human Biology, PE, or Applied Science. If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H2,H2,H3,H3,H3

Including Biology. English, Maths, and Science accepted within as GCSE equivalent at H1-H7 or O1-O4.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

BTEC qualifications are considered on an individual basis, or alongside A Level Biology, Human Biology, PE, or Applied Science. If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC.

AS

Points will be taken into consideration at Confirmation.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

CAMTEC qualifications are considered on an individual basis, or alongside A Level Biology, Human Biology, PE, or Applied Science. If you hold a CAMTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the CAMTEC.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,B,B

Including Biology or PE. English, Maths, and Science are required at National 5 for GCSE equivalent.

Extended Project

Considered in a relevant subject alongside 3 A Levels or other Level 3 qualifications.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

Will be considered alongside A Levels or other Level 3 qualifications, including Biology.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

BTEC qualifications are considered on an individual basis, or alongside A Level Biology, Human Biology, PE, or Applied Science. If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Points will be taken into consideration at Confirmation.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

BTEC qualifications are considered on an individual basis, or alongside A Level Biology, Human Biology, PE, or Applied Science. If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC.

T Level

Accepted – preference pathways would be Health and Science. Typical offer will be confirmed once an application is received

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