BSc Physiotherapy with Integrated Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy with Integrated Foundation Year, a physiotherapy degree incorporating a compulsory foundation year designed to prepare students for undergraduate health and social care study. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes practice placement modules undertaken in practice-based settings. Year 0 establishes foundational scientific knowledge through compulsory modules including Infection, Immunity and Therapeutics, Current Developments in Human Biology and Biomedical Sciences, Molecules to Cells, and Introduction to Human Physiology, alongside Learning Skills for Health and Social Care Professions. Year 2 introduces fundamental clinical concepts through Applied Movement Science, Therapeutic Exercise in Physiotherapy Practice, Fundamentals of Physiotherapy Practice, and Practice Placement 1. Year 3 advances clinical capability with Spine in Focus: Clinical Assessment and Management, Physiotherapy management of cardiorespiratory conditions, Neurological Physiotherapy: maximising movement and function, and Project Studies, alongside additional practice placements.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: 5 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to include Mathematics, English and Science. Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application. We will consider Functional Skills Level 2 in Numeracy in place of GCSE Maths. A level: 32 UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A levels including grade E in a Science subject. Excluding: Critical Thinking and Citizen Studies. International Baccalaureate: 24 overall with Higher Level Grade 3 in a Science subject. GCSE equivalence – Higher Level = 4, Standard Level = 5 in Maths, English, and Science. If overseas and not studying English within IB – MUST have English Language qualification BTEC National Extended Diplomas and Extended Diplomas: BTEC National Extended Diplomas and Extended Diplomas are considered on an individual basis, depending on the units that are studied. They may be considered on their own or alongside A level biology, human biology, PE, or applied science, subject to the biological content of the BTEC units studied. Please provide a full list of units studied within the BTEC in order for this to be assessed. T level: Accepted, a minimum of a Pass (D or E in the Core). Preference pathways would be Health or Science. Typical offer will be confirmed once an application is received. Access: Pass an Access to HE Diploma in a relevant Science subject. English language: We are aware of the various education systems throughout the world and make offers based on equivalent qualifications to those listed in our entry requirements. You should be able to possess the ability to study in the English language and be familiar with this in a scientific context. To that end, we ask for a minimum IELTS score of at least 7.0, with a minimum score of 6.5 in each section. English language requirements. We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.
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What students say
Based on about 40 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 26 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 90%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 3%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 73%
- Wales: 6%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 86%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 7%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Infection, Immunity and Therapeutics
- Current Developments in Human Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Molecules to Cells
- Introduction to Human Physiology
- Interdisciplinary Learning and Team Based Learning (Enquiry learning)
- Learning Skills for Health and Social Care Professions
- Interprofessional Learning 1
- Applied Movement Science
- Preparation for Practice
- Therapeutic Exercise in Physiotherapy Practice
- Practice Placement 1
- Fundamentals of Physiotherapy Practice
- Anatomy and physiology for health and well-being
- Interprofessional Learning 2
- Movement for Health: Prescribing Physical Activity for Populations
- Spine in Focus: Clinical Assessment and Management
- Physiotherapy management of cardiorespiratory conditions
- Neurological Physiotherapy: maximising movement and function
- Practice Placement 2
- Practice Placement 3
- Project Studies
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £34,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Physiotherapy.
What do graduates of BSc Physiotherapy with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Plymouth do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physiotherapy with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Plymouth?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Physiotherapy with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Plymouth?
The typical offer is 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 157 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Physiotherapy with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Plymouth?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.