BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

ABB at A Level

UCAS tariff points

Applicants who fulfil entry requirements for the BSc Physiotherapy programme will be forwarded to the next stage of the admissions selection process. At this stage, the personal statement and reference is reviewed by a member of the Admissions Team. The purpose of this is to select which applicants to interview. From the personal statement we are looking for information in four areas; if an area is not addressed, it may significantly disadvantage your application. We therefore strongly advise you to include information from all relevant areas detailed below.

1-Reasons for choosing Physiotherapy:

It is vital that you tell us why you wish to be a physiotherapist and explain your reasons. Remember there is no correct answer to this question.

2-Insight into Physiotherapy

It is important that you have some knowledge of the wide range of physiotherapy specialties. It is also useful to undertake work experience, such as shadowing a physiotherapist or work in another caring role. Tell us about these experiences e.g. what treatment the physiotherapist provided and how the treatment impacted the patient. We understand that it can sometimes be difficult to arrange work experience but remember that physiotherapists and other carers work in a range of settings including hospitals, community health centers, care homes, industry, and private practice. If you have been unable to get experience to date, tell us what you have done to find out about physiotherapy and any forthcoming visits you have arranged.

3-Ability to demonstrate a caring and empathetic nature

As physiotherapy is a caring profession, can you demonstrate some caring experience that may or may not be physiotherapy related. Can you tell us about your ability to care and empathise and have you any practical evidence of this e.g., voluntary or charity work?

4- Interests/hobbies

We would like to know how you spend your time outside of work or study. Tell us why you pursue these interests or hobbies and if you have achieved any outside recognition e.g., awards. We realise that some applicants may have more opportunities than others to pursue a wide range of interests, however we would like to understand how you utilise the spare time you have and what you have gained from undertaking these activities e.g., communication skills.

All candidates must have evidence of study at Level 3 or equivalent within the 3 years prior to application and must provide an academic reference.

A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this programme. In addition, students who have resided outside the UK will be required to provide evidence of a satisfactory overseas police check. Instructions on how to complete these checks will be provided once you hold a firm offer for this course.

Satisfactory occupational health clearance is also required to participate in this course. Pending Government consultation, it is not currently clear if this will include a requirement for students deployed on placement in CQC regulated activities in England to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Our placement providers and future employers may require this so, if you are considering this course, we would strongly advise you to take your covid-19 vaccines when due.