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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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 requirementsCompletion 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.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Access to HE Diploma:
D:15,M:15 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
27 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
Must include at least one science-based subject from Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology and PE.
Considered on an individual basis.
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).
Pass diploma with 27 points including grade 5 from one higher-level science-based subject from Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology and Sports, Exercise & Health science. Minimum of 4 in HL Maths or 4 in SL Maths Analysis and Approaches, or 6 in SL Maths Applications and Interpretation required if grade 5/C not held at GCSE. Minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B required if grade 5/C not held at GCSE. Minimum grade 3 required in at least three other subjects if not held at grade 5/C at GCSE.
Pass Extended Diploma with DDM in Sport & Exercise Science or Health & Social Care. Please contact the Admissions Team to confirm if other Sport-related BTEC subjects will be considered without a required A-Level subject. Any other BTEC subject must be taken with an A-Level in Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology or Physical Education.
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