BSc Physiotherapy
Entry requirements
GCSE: 5 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to include Mathematics, English and Science. Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application. Please note the institution will consider Functional Skills Level 2 in Mathematics. A level: ABB must include Biology, Human Biology or PE. Excluding Critical Thinking and Citizenship Studies. BTEC National Extended Diplomas and Extended Diplomas: BTEC National Extended Diplomas and Extended Diplomas are considered on an individual basis, depending on the units that are studied. They may be considered on their own or alongside A level biology, human biology, PE, or applied science, subject to the biological content of the BTEC units studied. Please provide a full list of units studied within the BTEC in order for this to be assessed. Access courses: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction, to include 12 Level 3 credits in Biology. The remaining 15 Level 3 credits must be at Merit. T level: Accepted – preference pathways would be Health and Science. Typical offer will be confirmed once an application is received. International Baccalaureate: 33 overall with Higher Level Grade 6 in Biology or Sports, Exercise and Health Science. GCSE equivalence – Higher Level = 4, Standard Level = 5 in Maths, English, and Science. If overseas and not studying English within IB – MUST have IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in all elements. Enhancing your application: Meeting the academic minimum does not guarantee you a place, you need to make sure that you are strong across all sections of your application form. Read more about enhancing your application Interview process: Once your application has been received, we will consider your application to help us reach a decision. If successful at the initial screening stage, you will be invited to an interview. The majority of health courses interview applicants, as this is a requirement of many health regulatory bodies. This applies to all Universities and is vital to the progression of applications. Interviews enable: you to give the best account of your skills, experience and character. us to decide whether you will thrive in the University of Plymouth’s culture. us to explain more about the University, programme and how we work with our students. Find out more about the interview process NHS constitution: University pre-registration programmes for health professionals are required to select their applicants using a ‘values based’ approach. As part of this process, your UCAS personal statement should include evidence of your personal commitment to NHS values laid out in the NHS constitution .
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy, combining hands-on clinical practice with academic study of movement and rehabilitation. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes five practice placements across NHS trusts, private clinics, and community settings, with interprofessional learning modules shared with other health professions. A final-year research project consolidates evidence-based practice skills.
Modules
- Applied Movement Science
- Preparation for Practice
- Interprofessional Learning 1
- Therapeutic Exercise in Physiotherapy Practice
- Practice Placement 1
- Fundamentals of Physiotherapy Practice
- Anatomy and physiology for health and well-being
- Project Studies
- Interprofessional Learning 2
- Movement for Health: Prescribing Physical Activity for Populations
- Spine in Focus: Clinical Assessment and Management
- Physiotherapy management of cardiorespiratory conditions
- Neurological Physiotherapy: maximising movement and function
- Practice Placement 2
- Practice Placement 3
- Complex Case Management
- Contemporary Physiotherapy Practice
- Public and Global Health
- Inter-professional Working in Health and Social Care
- Project
- Practice Placement 4
- Practice Placement 5
- Interprofessional Learning 3