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Physiotherapy with Foundation Year

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Study with us to develop the expertise, knowledge, and skills to practice as a physiotherapist. Our expert team at the University of Derby prepare you to be part of a multidisciplinary health and social care team with the clinical, leadership, digital and research skills for the future. Our approach is practice based, and you learn in a stimulating environment with a focus on efficacy and the holistic well-being of the patient.

Please note that it is not possible to apply directly to the following course. For this foundation year course, it is only possible to attain a place if you do not get the grades expected having been provided with an offer for the BSc equivalent.

We are now Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) approved. This means you will be eligible to apply for registration as a physiotherapist with the HCPC and membership of the CSP once you graduate.
You will learn in a health and social care focused environment alongside allied health, nursing, mental health and social care practitioners. Our staff bring expertise from a wide array of fields, and you will learn what constitutes good physiotherapeutic practice, whilst exploring the theories and subjects that influence it and applying your knowledge in work-based training.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
B16F
Institution code:
D39
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Foundation

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
B16F
Institution code:
D39
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 80

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5IELTS overall score at a minimum of 6.5; with at least IELTS 6.0 in each band (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing) or another Secure English Language Test(SELT)at CEFR level B2 or above

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We are committed to widening access to Higher Education and consider each applicant based on their whole profile and achievements prior to issuing an offer.

Where applicants do not meet the published criteria, we may apply some flexibility to enable them to study on their chosen course. Where this is not possible, we will offer an alternative course or a 4-year route if this is available. For further information please contact askadmissions@derby.ac.uk

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland, EU & InternationalTBC

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

The Home and International fees for the 2027 term have not yet been confirmed.

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