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.

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Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

21/09/2026

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA

Application Details

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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