Entry Qualifications - Keele University
 

Physiotherapy

Undergraduate Postgraduate & International

 

School of Health and Rehabilitation

Entry Qualifications - September 2013

General Information 

Candidates will normally be required to hold at least six GCSE (or equivalent) subjects taken at one sitting, at grade C or above including:

  • Mathematics
  • English Language
  • Combined or Single Science subjects.

If English is not your first lanauage you will need an IELTS score of 7

Further Information

In addition to the GCSE requirements, higher-level qualification at or above to NQF Level 3 (A-level) is required.

The following qualifications are accepted for entry.

(This list is not exhaustive and other qualifications may be considered on a case by case basis)

Qualification  Required Grade Profile  Further Information 
A-Levels
(Full A2) 		 ABB  The candidate must hold Biology, Human Biology or Physical Education as one of the A2 subjects.

General studies is not accepted.
Cambridge
Pre-U		 M2  Each Cambridge Pre-U can be offered in lieu of a single A-level. The candidate can present with the Sports Studies Pre-U in lieu of an A2 in Biology, Human Biology or Physical Education .
BTEC National Diploma DDD

The strands accepted are:

  • Health and Social Care
  • Sports and Exercise Sciences
International Baccalaureate 28 IB points  6 IB points at higher level Biology are required.
Advanced Higher  ABB  In addition, six subjects at standard level taken at one sitting, grade C or above including Mathematics and English Language. 
 NVQ Level 3 Pass  The candidate would also require an A-level (A2) in Biology, Human Biology or Physical Education.
Keele University Health Foundation Year  Average of 65% across 120 credits Candidates are required to pass the Active Anatomy module with a mark of 65% or above. 
Irish Leaving Certificate 5 Irish Highers  AABBB to include Biology  

 

 Non-Standard Entry

We do encourage applications from those who have been out of full-time education for three years or more, and are currently undertaking full or part-time study or have recent academic achievement.     

Qualifications are considered on a case by case basis but for those who do not have any NQF level 3 qualifications then we recommend the following programme:

 

Access to Higher Education programme 

60 Credits

At least 45 Credits at Level three (15 of these to include Biology)

Candidates must hold GCSE Maths and English Language at Grade C or above. It is possible to take equivalent Maths and English qualifications as part of the Access programme. Your Further Education college should be able to advise you on this.

All level three credits are normally expected to be at Merit level or higher.

Keele University Disclaimer

The University accepts no liability in negligence or otherwise for the statements or information contained in this document although they are given in good faith. The qualifications outlined above are subject to regular review and are subject to change. Any formal offer already made by the University will be unaffected should the requirement listed in this document change during the academic year.