Entry requirements
The entry grades outlined in this section indicate the likely offer or range of offers which would be made to candidates along with any subject specific requirements. This is for general information only. Keele University reserves the right to vary offer conditions depending upon a candidate’s application. Read more about our undergraduate entry requirements for United Kingdom, European Union and International students.
If you are interested in becoming a Physiotherapist and already have a degree you may qualify for our Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) course programme.
General Information
Under normal circumstances, you should be 18 or over on commencement of study due to the clinical elements of the programme.
Application process
Applications are via UCAS. Your UCAS application will be scored and you may then be invited to interview, after which a decision will be made with regards to whether we are able to make you an offer.
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
If you are successful at the initial stage of selection, you will be required to satisfy Occupational Health clearances and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
The University follows the DBS Code of Practice and can provide a copy of the code on request to sahp@keele.ac.uk
A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check (Enhanced plus Barring Lists) will be required for successful candidates.
Health checks
A satisfactory health check will be required for successful candidates.
Deferred entry applications
Deferred entry applications will be considered.
Academic Entry Criteria
GCSE (or equivalent) requirements
Under normal circumstances, you will be required to hold at least six GCSEs (equivalent qualifications are accepted in some instances) at grade C/4 or above, to include Mathematics, English Language/Literature, Combined or Single Science subjects.
You should obtain your GCSE level qualifications before applying. Please note that we do not accept equivalent qualifications for Mathematics and English Language, nor do we accept Level 2 Key Skills/Functional Skills.
English requirements
If you are an international applicant and English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 7.0 or higher (with no single subset below 6.5).
EU applicants
EU entry requirements are available on our website.
The following qualifications are accepted as meeting our minimum academic entry criteria. Please note, evidence of study at Level 3 or higher within the last three years is normally required.
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Further information |
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A-Levels
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ABB or A*BC or AAC
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You must hold Biology or Human Biology or Physical Education at grade B or above.
General studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.
A pass grade in science practical will be required if you are taking A-Level Biology in England. If you have been not given the opportunity to study science practical by school or college, this will be considered on an individual basis.
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Cambridge Pre-U (Principal Subject)
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M1, M1, M2
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You must hold Biology, Human Biology or Sports Science as one of your Cambridge Pre-U subjects.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma
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OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical (OCRCT)
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Extended Diploma 180 credits require DDD
Diploma 120 credits require DD + B at A Level
National Extended Certificate 60 credits require D + BB at A Level
OCRCT Introductory Diploma 60 credits D + BB at A Level
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If you are not studying A-Level PE, Biology or Human Biology then one of these BTECs must be studied - Applied Human Biology, Health and Social Care, Sport, Sport and Exercise Science, or Applied Science (should include Physiology of Human Body Systems optional module).
If your BTECs do not include those listed above then one of your A-Levels must be PE, Biology or Human Biology
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International Baccalaureate Diploma
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34 IB points
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6 IB points at higher level Biology are required.
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Scottish Advanced Higher
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BCC
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You must hold Biology or Human Biology or Physical Education as one of the Advanced Highers. In addition, six subjects at standard level taken at one sitting, grade C or above including Mathematics and English Language.
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Keele University Health Foundation Year
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You are required to pass all Health Foundation modules across the 120 credits at 65% or above in order to progress onto the four year Physiotherapy programme.
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For more information see Keele University foundation year.
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Irish Leaving Certificate
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H1 (Biology), H1, H2, H2
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Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate
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Pass at B or higher
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Applicants are also required to hold 2 A-Levels at a minimum of grades AB one of which must be Biology, Human Biology or Physical Education.
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Previous Degree
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Normally 2:1 or above
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If you currently hold (or will hold) a Bachelor of Science degree in a related subject (for example, human biology, sports science, sports therapy, rehabilitation science, Kinesiology) at 2:1 or above, or a diploma in Physiotherapy, consider our 2 year MSc qualifying programme - MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration).
If you have achieved a 2:1 or above in an unrelated degree and meet the entry requirements above (A-Level, BTEC etc.) you may apply for the programme.
If you have achieved a 2:1 or above in an unrelated degree and do not meet the entry requirements above, you will need to undertake an A-Level in Biology (can be done through distance learning in one year) and achieve a grade B or higher, or similar study to gain subject-specific knowledge. Please contact us at sahp@keele.ac.uk to discuss appropriate courses / grades.
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Access to Higher Education programme
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60 Credits
At least 45 credits at level three (15 of these to include topics relating to Human Biology / Anatomy / Physiology).
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You should hold GCSE Maths and English Language at Grade C/4 or above before applying - this should normally be passed at the first attempt.
Under normal circumstances, you are required to achieve at least thirty (30) level three credits at distinction and fifteen (15) level three credits at merit.
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Foundation Year courses
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You are required to pass all modules across the 120 credits at 60% or above.
At least 30 credits must relate to the topics of Human Biology / Anatomy / Physiology.
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HNC in Applied Biology or related subjects
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120 credits at Level 4, all at Merit or higher
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If you are unsure please contact us at sahp@keele.ac.uk
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If you don't think you'll meet the entry requirements specified, Foundation Year offers an alternative route to study for this degree.
PREPARATION PROGRAMMES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students who do not meet the direct entry requirements for this course have the opportunity to study an International Foundation Year programme.
These courses are designed to prepare international students to enter into Keele University undergraduate degrees.
