• This degree offers a dynamic approach to the study of physiotherapy and provides you with the problem solving abilities to become a competent professional physiotherapist.
• You will gain a solid knowledge base and placement experiences appropriate to cope with contemporary physiotherapy practice.

Entry requirements

All Applicants

All applicants are required to demonstrate insight and commitment to the profession in their personal statements and this should be treated as a course entry requirement. Work experience is strongly recommended, as it is important that applicants have a clear and informed idea of the work of a physiotherapist. Acceptance onto the Programme is subject to both a satisfactory health assessment and a satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure. If applicants wish to discuss issues of a health- or disability-related nature in confidence they can contact either the Physiotherapy Admissions Tutor or the University’s Disability Service . A criminal record or caution would not necessarily preclude an applicant from enrolment onto the Programme but failure to disclose may do so. If applicants wish to discuss this in confidence they can contact the Physiotherapy Admissions Tutor. Applications should be submitted via UCAS before the mid-January deadline. Late applications will be considered at the discretion of the Admissions Tutor.

School Leavers

A minimum of 5 GCSE’s taken in one sitting at Grade C and above, including English Language, Maths and Science is required from all applicants plus:

GCE A and AS-level: 300 points typically from 3 A-levels including 2 A-levels in life-science subjects at a minimum of 100 points each. (Life-science subjects include: Biology, Human Biology, PE, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Geography. General Studies is not accepted)

BTEC ND: DDM profile in Health Studies or Sports and Exercise Science. Students will also typically need to have an additional A/AS-level in Biology at a grade B (BTEC National Awards will be considered if offered with 2 A-level life-science subjects. Typically offers will be 300 points with a minimum of 100 points in each of the two life-sciences. Similarly BTEC National Certificate will be accepted if offered with A-level Biology or Human Biology at grade B.)

Advanced Diploma: Requirements to be confirmed

Irish Leaving Certificate: 300 points from 5 subjects at higher level including B2 grades in two life science subjects (one of which should preferably be biology).

Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: Please contact the Physiotherapy Admissions Team

International Baccalaureate: 30 points including 5 in each of 2 life science subjects at higher level.

Mature Students

Applicants are considered on an individual basis and need to demonstrate the potential to cope with the academic demands of the Programme. It is typically required that applicants have studied at an appropriate level and in an appropriate subject area within the two years prior to commencing the Programme. All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) English Language and Maths and, typically, one of the following:

A-levels: Human Biology at grade B plus one other A-level

Access Diploma: Preferably Access to Science to include 30 L3 credits at Distinction

Foundation Degree: Health and Science related routes are considered. Typically 70%level of achievement.

Previous degrees: Should be in a related subject area (Science, Health, Sport). Typically 2.1 level of achievement.

Open University: Completion of the 30 credit level 2 module in Human Biology at 70%. Further modules/credits may be required depending on the individual applicant’s circumstances.

Students are advised to contact the Physiotherapy Admissions Team for advice.

International Students

The Physiotherapy Programme welcomes applications from international/overseas students. Applicants are advised to contact the Physiotherapy Admissions Tutor for advice about their respective qualifications.
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate English Language proficiency of IELTS at Level 7.0 (with no less than 6.5 in any one component) or an equivalent TOEFL score.

For more information contact:

Undergraduate Physiotherapy Admissions Tutor
tel: +44 1707 284972
physioadmissions@herts.ac.uk

 

We are pleased to accept all qualifications included in the UCAS tariff points system (e.g. International Baccalaureate, key skills). More information about our entry requirements.

Study routes

• Full-time 3 years

Location(s)

• College Lane Campus

Professional accreditation

Eligibility for membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)and Registration as a Physiotherapist with the Health Professions Council.