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Physiotherapy with Integrated Foundation Year

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

This course helps students transition into university study by building independent, reflective learning skills, alongside a strong foundation in anatomy and physiology - from genetics to body systems, health to disease.

Bring real clinical scenarios to life
Engage in an innovative curriculum that utilises real clinical scenarios across diverse practice settings, from neurological rehabilitation to acute respiratory care and sports, enhancing your clinical reasoning and practical skills.

Innovative training facilities
Train and practice your professional healthcare skills in an inspiring purpose-built environment, InterCity Place, designed to provide students with the skills to meet the needs of 21st-century careers.

Hands-on experience
Gain real-world experience through diverse placements in NHS trusts, private clinics, and community healthcare settings across the South West, helping you develop practical skills in a variety of environments.

This course is for you if...

  • you're passionate about helping individuals improve their physical health and mobility

  • you aspire to become a qualified physiotherapist equipped with the latest clinical skills and knowledge

  • you're eager to engage in diverse clinical experiences across various healthcare settings

  • you value interprofessional learning alongside a broad spectrum of health disciplines.

Modules

Course Modules

Our Integrated foundation course prepares you for the undergraduate degree in BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy. Taught by University lecturers on campus, you’ll be part of the University from day one. If your current qualifications don’t allow you direct entry to degree level, this course is for you. Students completing the BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy with Integrated Foundation Year course will normally progress to year 1 of BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy.

Within the foundation, we aim to build a picture of the circumstances that may have adversely affected an applicant’s education and academic potential. When assessing an application, we will consider a range of educational, social, family, and individual characteristics and experiences. Applications for this course will therefore only be considered if contextual entry requirements are met alongside the required academic criteria. The contextual factors will be noted from your submitted UCAS application, so it is key that these areas are completed on your application. Applicants for this course must not meet the A level and GCSE grade requirements for the three year BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy (B162) course.

For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.

Assessment method

For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.

This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

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

Start dates

  • 21 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:
B169
Institution code:
P60
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:
B169
Institution code:
P60
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level

32 points from a minimum of 2 A-levels including grade E in a Science subject.

T Level
P

Science related subject.

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 32

32 points from a minimum of 2 A-levels including grade E in a Science subject.

Scottish Higher

32-48 points including D in a Science subject.

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
MM

Science subject

Access to HE Diploma

Pass an Access to HE Diploma (e.g science/combined studies/natural sciences/nursing).

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
PPP

Science subject

Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)
MM

Science subject

Extended Project

In combination with other level 3 qualifications

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 24

Including grade 3 at Higher Level in a science subject

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP

Science related subject.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H6H6H6H6

including a science subject

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
C

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)

In combination with other level 3 qualifications

Applicants need to achieve 5 GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) which must include the following subjects:
· English
· Mathematics (Consideration may be given to Functional Skills Level 2 in Mathematics)
· Science

Students not achieving Mathematics GCSE at grade C/4 on application may be offered a free online mathematics support package and an examination equivalent to C grade GCSE to enable the achievement of appropriate entry requirements prior to commencing the programme. This examination is offered during the recruitment cycle to all eligible candidates.

Applicants for this course must not meet the A level and GCSE grade requirements for the three year BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy (B162) course.

We aim to build a picture of the circumstances that may have adversely affected an applicant’s education and academic potential. When assessing an application, we will consider a range of educational, social, family, and individual characteristics and experiences. Applications for this course will therefore only be considered if contextual entry requirements are met alongside the required academic criteria. The contextual factors will be noted from your submitted UCAS application, so it is key that these areas are completed on your application.

Additional entry requirements

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
Health Checks
Interview

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7With 6.5 in all elements.

Full details of English Language requirements can be found on our website.https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements

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.

When reviewing your application, we will consider if any of the following indicators apply:

  • Home postcode POLAR 4 quintile of 1 or 2
  • Refugee or Asylum Seeker status
  • Eligible for or in receipt of free school meals
  • In care or a care leaver
  • Carer status
  • Estranged from parents
  • Child of a parent or carer in the armed forces

Learn more on the University of Plymouth website

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.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

For all information about tuition fees, please visit our fees and funding pages at www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees

  • Fees are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change.

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