BSc (Hons)
Physiotherapy

Additional Requirements: GCSEs: GCSE Grade B in English Language, Mathematics, Science and two other subjects (Grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards). Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy/Numeracy are not accepted in place of English Language and Maths GCSE Grade B. BTEC National Diploma: 128 points in an appropriate science award including Sports Science and Sports & Exercise Science (please note other science based awards may be acceptable if studied alongside an A2 level from the scientific discipline list above). Access to HE Diploma: Pass overall with a minimum of 128 UCAS tariff points, in a relevant science or health subject. Must include a minimum of 15 Merits in scientific subjects; and at least 20 credits must be at Distinction and 20 at Merit. Scottish Awards: Advanced Highers - Grades BBB to include at least one of the following subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education, Sports Studies, Psychology, Applied Science or Physiology. Scottish Highers - Grades ABBBB to include at least 2 of the following subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education, Sports Studies, Psychology, Applied Science or Physiology. Irish Leaving Certificate: 5 subjects at Higher Level at Grade B2 or above of which at least 2 must be at B1. Must include Grade B1 in a scientific discipline in one of the following: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education, Sports Studies, Psychology, Applied Science or Physiology. Undergraduate Degree: A minimum 2.2 honours Degree in a science subject (to have been completed within the last 5 years).

Selection Criteria: Students will be recruited on the basis that their values align with those of the NHS Constitution, as well as having the right skills and aptitude, in accordance with Value Based Recruitment, (Health Education England, Value Based Recruitment Framework, October 2014) click here and if selected will need to attend an interview.

We will be looking for evidence of personal skills and qualities. Through your personal statement you will also need to: 1. Demonstrate an awareness of the breadth of physiotherapy as a profession. 2. Demonstrate a reasoned career choice. 3. Explain how the three core specialities of physiotherapy interest you. 4. Reflect upon your previous work experience with physiotherapists and/or other health and social care staff and/or from voluntary or charity work. Explain how this would transfer to physiotherapy studies. 5. Reflect upon your abilities to work independently and upon your own contributions to teamwork.

Applicants who are sports orientated may wish to consider the BSc (Hons) Sports & Exercise Therapy course.

Health and enhanced criminal history checks: Satisfactory health and enhanced criminal history checks will be required by all applicants prior to acceptance on the course. For further information on DBS checks, click here. The DBS in the UK is currently not able to conduct overseas criminal record checks. International applicants, those without British Citizenship and British Citizens with a significant period of overseas residency therefore require a criminal records check or certificate of good conduct from their home/overseas country prior to entry on to the course. A UK DBS check will be required after enrolment.

Additional Requirements: GCSEs: GCSE Grade B in English Language, Mathematics, Science and two other subjects (Grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards). Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy/Numeracy are not accepted in place of English Language and Maths GCSE Grade B. BTEC National Diploma: 128 points in an appropriate science award including Sports Science and Sports & Exercise Science (please note other science based awards may be acceptable if studied alongside an A2 level from the scientific discipline list above). Access to HE Diploma: Pass overall with a minimum of 128 UCAS tariff points, in a relevant science or health subject. Must include a minimum of 15 Merits in scientific subjects; and at least 20 credits must be at Distinction and 20 at Merit. Scottish Awards: Advanced Highers - Grades BBB to include at least one of the following subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education, Sports Studies, Psychology, Applied Science or Physiology. Scottish Highers - Grades ABBBB to include at least 2 of the following subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education, Sports Studies, Psychology, Applied Science or Physiology. Irish Leaving Certificate: 5 subjects at Higher Level at Grade B2 or above of which at least 2 must be at B1. Must include Grade B1 in a scientific discipline in one of the following: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education, Sports Studies, Psychology, Applied Science or Physiology. Undergraduate Degree: A minimum 2.2 honours Degree in a science subject (to have been completed within the last 5 years).

Selection Criteria: Students will be recruited on the basis that their values align with those of the NHS Constitution, as well as having the right skills and aptitude, in accordance with Value Based Recruitment, (Health Education England, Value Based Recruitment Framework, October 2014) click here and if selected will need to attend an interview.

We will be looking for evidence of personal skills and qualities. Through your personal statement you will also need to: 1. Demonstrate an awareness of the breadth of physiotherapy as a profession. 2. Demonstrate a reasoned career choice. 3. Explain how the three core specialities of physiotherapy interest you. 4. Reflect upon your previous work experience with physiotherapists and/or other health and social care staff and/or from voluntary or charity work. Explain how this would transfer to physiotherapy studies. 5. Reflect upon your abilities to work independently and upon your own contributions to teamwork.

Applicants who are sports orientated may wish to consider the BSc (Hons) Sports & Exercise Therapy course.

Health and enhanced criminal history checks: Satisfactory health and enhanced criminal history checks will be required by all applicants prior to acceptance on the course. For further information on DBS checks, click here. The DBS in the UK is currently not able to conduct overseas criminal record checks. International applicants, those without British Citizenship and British Citizens with a significant period of overseas residency therefore require a criminal records check or certificate of good conduct from their home/overseas country prior to entry on to the course. A UK DBS check will be required after enrolment.

Additional Requirements: GCSEs: GCSE grade B (or equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, Science and two other subjects. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy/Numeracy are not accepted in place of English Language and Maths GCSE grade B. BTEC National Diploma: 320 points in an appropriate science award including Sports Science and Sports & Exercise Science (please note other science based awards may be acceptable if studied alongside an A2 level from the scientific discipline list above). Access to HE Diploma: In a relevant science or health subject, pass overall with 60 credits. A minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, to include 15 credits in scientific subjects. At level 3, at least 20 credits must be at Distinction and 20 at Merit. Scottish Awards: Advanced Highers - grades BBB to include at least one of the following subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education, Sports Studies, Psychology, Applied Science or Physiology. Scottish Highers - grades ABBBB to include at least 2 of the following subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education, Sports Studies, Psychology, Applied Science or Physiology. Irish Leaving Certificate: 5 subjects at Higher Level at grade B2 or above of which at least 2 must be at B1. Must include grade B1 in a scientific discipline in one of the following: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education, Sports Studies, Psychology, Applied Science or Physiology. Undergraduate Degree: A minimum 2.2 honours Degree in a science subject (to have been completed within the last 5 years).

Selection Criteria: Students will be recruited on the basis that their values align with those of the NHS Constitution, as well as having the right skills and aptitude, in accordance with Value Based Recruitment, (Health Education England, Value Based Recruitment Framework, October 2014) click here and if selected will need to attend an interview.

Applicants are advised to read the guidance booklet available at this link.

We will be looking for evidence of personal skills and qualities. Through your personal statement you will also need to: 1. Demonstrate an awareness of the breadth of physiotherapy as a profession. 2. Demonstrate a reasoned career choice. 3. Explain how the three core specialities of physiotherapy interest you. 4. Reflect upon your previous work experience with physiotherapists and/or other health and social care staff and/or from voluntary or charity work. Explain how this would transfer to physiotherapy studies. 5. Reflect upon your abilities to work independently and upon your own contributions to teamwork.

Applicants who are sports orientated may wish to consider the BSc (Hons) Sports & Exercise Therapy course.

Health and enhanced criminal history checks: Satisfactory health and enhanced criminal history checks will be required by all applicants prior to acceptance on the course. For further information on DBS checks, click here. The DBS in the UK is currently not able to conduct overseas criminal record checks. International applicants, those without British Citizenship and British Citizens with a significant period of overseas residency therefore require a criminal records check or certificate of good conduct from their home/overseas country prior to entry on to the course. A UK DBS check will be required after enrolment.

Additional Requirements: GCSEs: GCSE grade B (or equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, Science and two other subjects. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy/Numeracy are not accepted in place of English Language and Maths GCSE grade B. BTEC National Diploma: 320 points in an appropriate science award including Sports Science and Sports & Exercise Science (please note other science based awards may be acceptable if studied alongside an A2 level from the scientific discipline list above). Access to HE Diploma: In a relevant science or health subject, pass overall with 60 credits. A minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, to include 15 credits in scientific subjects. At level 3, at least 20 credits must be at Distinction and 20 at Merit. Scottish Awards: Advanced Highers - grades BBB to include at least one of the following subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education, Sports Studies, Psychology, Applied Science or Physiology. Scottish Highers - grades ABBBB to include at least 2 of the following subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education, Sports Studies, Psychology, Applied Science or Physiology. Irish Leaving Certificate: 5 subjects at Higher Level at grade B2 or above of which at least 2 must be at B1. Must include grade B1 in a scientific discipline in one of the following: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education, Sports Studies, Psychology, Applied Science or Physiology. Undergraduate Degree: A minimum 2.2 honours Degree in a science subject (to have been completed within the last 5 years).

Selection Criteria: Students will be recruited on the basis that their values align with those of the NHS Constitution, as well as having the right skills and aptitude, in accordance with Value Based Recruitment, (Health Education England, Value Based Recruitment Framework, October 2014) click here and if selected will need to attend an interview.

Applicants are advised to read the guidance booklet available at this link.

We will be looking for evidence of personal skills and qualities. Through your personal statement you will also need to: 1. Demonstrate an awareness of the breadth of physiotherapy as a profession. 2. Demonstrate a reasoned career choice. 3. Explain how the three core specialities of physiotherapy interest you. 4. Reflect upon your previous work experience with physiotherapists and/or other health and social care staff and/or from voluntary or charity work. Explain how this would transfer to physiotherapy studies. 5. Reflect upon your abilities to work independently and upon your own contributions to teamwork.

Applicants who are sports orientated may wish to consider the BSc (Hons) Sports & Exercise Therapy course.

Health and enhanced criminal history checks: Satisfactory health and enhanced criminal history checks will be required by all applicants prior to acceptance on the course. For further information on DBS checks, click here. The DBS in the UK is currently not able to conduct overseas criminal record checks. International applicants, those without British Citizenship and British Citizens with a significant period of overseas residency therefore require a criminal records check or certificate of good conduct from their home/overseas country prior to entry on to the course. A UK DBS check will be required after enrolment.