Physiotherapy with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Physiotherapy with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
This course helps students transition into university study by building independent, reflective learning skills, alongside a strong foundation in anatomy and physiology - from genetics to body systems, health to disease.
Bring real clinical scenarios to life
Engage in an innovative curriculum that utilises real clinical scenarios across diverse practice settings, from neurological rehabilitation to acute respiratory care and sports, enhancing your clinical reasoning and practical skills.
Innovative training facilities
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This course helps students transition into university study by building independent, reflective learning skills, alongside a strong foundation in anatomy and physiology - from genetics to body systems, health to disease.<br/><br/><strong>Bring real clinical scenarios to life</strong><br/>Engage in an innovative curriculum that utilises real clinical scenarios across diverse practice settings, from neurological rehabilitation to acute respiratory care and sports, enhancing your clinical reasoning and practical skills.<br/><br/><strong>Innovative training facilities</strong><br/>Train and practice your professional healthcare skills in an inspiring purpose-built environment, InterCity Place, designed to provide students with the skills to meet the needs of 21st-century careers.<br/><br/><strong>Hands-on experience</strong><br/>Gain real-world experience through diverse placements in NHS trusts, private clinics, and community healthcare settings across the South West, helping you develop practical skills in a variety of environments.<br/><br/><strong>This course is for you if...</strong><br/>- youre passionate about helping individuals improve their physical health and mobility<br/><br/><br/>- you aspire to become a qualified physiotherapist equipped with the latest clinical skills and knowledge<br/><br/><br/>- youre eager to engage in diverse clinical experiences across various healthcare settings<br/><br/><br/>- you value interprofessional learning alongside a broad spectrum of health disciplines. <br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B169
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
32
32 points from a minimum of 2 A-levels including grade E in a Science subject.
Scottish Higher
32-48 points including a pass in a Science subject.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass an Access to HE Diploma (e.g science/combined studies/natural sciences/nursing).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
Including grade 3 at Higher Level in a science subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP
Science related subject.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
32-48 points including a pass in a Science subject.
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
MM
Science subject
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
PPP
Science subject
Extended Project
In combination with other level 3 qualifications
Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)
MM
Science subject
Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)
In combination with other level 3 qualifications
A level
32 points from a minimum of 2 A-levels including grade E in a Science subject. Within the foundation, we aim to build a picture of the circumstances that may have adversely affected an applicant’s education and academic potential. When assessing an application, we will consider a range of educational, social, family, and individual characteristics and experiences. Applications for this course will therefore only be considered if contextual entry requirements are met alongside the required academic criteria. The contextual factors will be noted from your submitted UCAS application, so it is key that these areas are completed on your application. Applicants for this course must not meet the A level and GCSE grade requirements for the three year BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy (B162) course.
T Level
P
Science related subject.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
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