Physiotherapy with Foundation Year
University of Leicester
UCAS Code: B161 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Must include at least one science-based subject from Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology and PE.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass diploma with 45 credits at level 3, 15 of which must be at Distinction and 15 at Merit. Please contact the Admissions Team with the details of your Access to HE Diploma for eligibility (title, place of study and unit/credit details required).
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Six GCSE subjects, including grade 6/B in English Language and Mathematics, plus grade 5/C in four other subjects including Combined or Single Science subjects.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pass diploma with 24 points (not including core or bonus) with 5 points from one higher-level science-based subject from Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology and PE. Minimum of 4 in HL Maths or 5 in SL Maths Analysis and Approach, or 6 in Maths Application and Interpretation required if grade 6/B not held at GCSE. Minimum of grade 5 in English A or 6 in English B required if grade 6/B not held at GCSE. Minimum grade 3 required in at least three other subjects if not held at grade 5/C at GCSE.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Sport & Exercise Science Extended Diploma accepted. Please contact the Admissions Team to confirm if other Sport-related BTEC subjects will be considered without a required A-level subject.
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In Health (with an Occupational Specialism in Supporting the therapy teams)
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If you would love to study Physiotherapy here at Leicester, but your A-level subjects don’t match our entry criteria, or you don’t quite have the entry requirements to get in, this degree is your bridge to making it happen.
This Foundation Year course is aimed at students who want to study on the BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy in the School of Healthcare at the University of Leicester, whose A-level subjects don’t match our entry criteria or who don’t have the necessary entry requirements
Completion of the integrated Physiotherapy Foundation Year at the level required will enable you to progress onto the first year of the BSc in Physiotherapy.
You will be taught by expert academic staff from across different departments in the College of Life Sciences, studying alongside other students in the School of Healthcare, School of Biological Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Psychology.
The course strongly emphasises the development of the study skills that will be necessary for success in your undergraduate studies and beyond. These study skills will be integrated within the course material and take advantage of innovative learning technologies.
During your Foundation Year you will join our student community and be able to enjoy all aspects of the University of Leicester student experience. You will be able to join the Students’ Union, use our academic and leisure facilities, live in our accommodation and access all our support services.
You will have a personal tutor to support you, and our excellent staff/student ratio means that you will get all the help you need throughout your studies.
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