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. |