Physiotherapy Alternative Qualifications

Alternative qualifications accepted for 2020 entry to Physiotherapy with the Health Foundation Year

BTEC Qualifications

Grades

Subjects

GCSEs

Level 3 Extended Diploma

180 credits require DDD (no A level needed)   

Any subject

6 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English language and Maths

Level 3 Diploma

120 credits require DD + C at A level

Any subject

As above

National Extended Certificate

60 credits require D + CC at A level

Any subject

As above

Access to HE Diploma 60 credits including 45 at level 3.  Of these at least 30 credits are required at Distinction grade and 15 with Merit. Science or non-science accepted if no biology related subjects have been studied.

GCSE Maths and English language at a minimum of grade 4 (C)

Level 2 equivalents are not accepted

International/EU candidates Please contact the School of Health and Rehabilitation directly Candidates whose first language is not English will need IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in all subtests. IGCSE English Language (first language) grade 4 (C) or IGCSE English Language (second language) grade B may be accepted
International Baccalaureate Minimum of 34 points Biology at Higher Level is not accepted  

Further information on accepted qualifications can be found on the School of Health and Rehabilitation website.

Applicants' qualifications that are not listed will be considered on an individual basis.