Course Overview

This course has been launched at the specific request of local healthcare providers to meet a critical shortage of physiotherapists – so the career prospects for graduates could hardly be better.

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) estimates that at least 500 extra student places are needed nationally each year.

You’ll become a competent practitioner with clinical skills and knowledge to assess, evaluate, formulate, and implement treatment programs in a diverse range of settings. 

General Eligibility

128 points from three A Levels (excluding General Studies), including at least 40 points (Grade B) from an A Level in one of the following subjects:

• Biology

• Human Biology

• Physical Education

Applicants taking the reformed A-level Biology must also pass the practical element.

Applicants should also have GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade 4 or C or above (or equivalent).

Alternative qualifications

• IB Diploma: 32 points (including 6 in Higher Level Biology)

• BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM in a relevant Science subject. Please note that Health & Social Care and sports subjects are not accepted.

• BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/BTEC Diploma: DD plus an A level in Biology, Human Biology, or Physical Education at grade B. Applicants taking reformed A-level Biology must also Pass the practical element.

• BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate/BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: We only accept this award when it is studied in conjunction with other qualifications equivalent to three A levels, one of which must be an A level in a relevant subject (see below).  Applicants are expected to achieve 128 tariff points overall including at least 40 points (grade B) from an A level in one of the following subjects:  Biology, Human Biology, or Physical Education.  Applicants taking reformed A-level Biology must also Pass the practical element.

• Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 128 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 18 credits at Merit in Biology

Other requirements

• Occupational Health checks to ensure that students are medically fit to undertake the program

• All students need a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

• Offers are subject to satisfactory references.

• Shortlisted candidates are required to attend an interview.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 7.0 overall, with no less than 6.5 in each skill.