BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy at Buckinghamshire New University

Entry requirements

A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 112 - 136 (Full-time) or 32 - 56 (Foundation Year) UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject. Please list all your qualifications on the application form as you will be asked to provide copies when we receive your application. Applicants will need to be able to provide evidence of having achieved one or more of the following: A-Levels - Biology and one other natural science is required T levels should be in Health and Science BTECs - Must be from courses in Science or Health subject areas International Baccalaureates - 1 HL subject at grade 5 or above and 1 HL subject at grade 4 or above – to include a natural science. The remaining points come from a combination of HL, SL, and Core subjects. In addition, applicants will also be required to have attained 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, or valid alternatives including English language or literature, mathematics, and a science subject. Students without the required 112 - 136 UCAS points (but have studied relevant subjects) may still be invited to attend the selection event. Candidates are required to have practical experience relating to Physiotherapy, such as shadowing, work placement, or healthcare work experience, as explained below. Experience Examples of work experience include: Work experience (paid or unpaid/ voluntary), e.g., in the private, sporting, or military setting or experience in health/social care in acute, primary, or community care environments. Non-accredited courses, e.g., in-house training, hobbies Life experience of physiotherapy Family/friends who are physiotherapy service users Reading and Research Experience to be documented in table format and include location, speciality, and duration of experience – a contact detail for each work experience must be provided. We recommend a minimum of 20 hours in two settings or 30 hours in one setting. Application and selection process In your personal statement, don’t forget to cover: Why you wish to study Physiotherapy Why you wish to study at Buckinghamshire New University Why you’re a suitable candidate for the course; what are your experience and skills References We require two references as part of the application. The referees should outline your academic and practical suitability for the course. Selection day The criteria for selection considers your ability to study this subject and the professional accrediting bodies' requirements. All shortlisted applicants will be interviewed online by a panel consisting of an academic staff member and a clinical Physiotherapist or a service user. Each interview will last approximately 20 minutes. The interview questions will be based on the NHS values and explore your understanding of Physiotherapy. The links below may be useful in helping you prepare for the day. NHS Constitution for England Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Following the selection day, applicants will be made aware of the result. Occupational health checks The admissions team will send a medical questionnaire alongside an offer letter. The questionnaire would be completed by students and returned to the admission team, who then forward all the forms to an external occupational health adviser who will contact the student for further screening if indicated. Specifically, all prospective physiotherapy students will require immunisation or evidence of immunity for the following: Hepatitis B - You are advised to have at least two doses of hepatitis B vaccine before admission to the University Tuberculosis (TB) - You should have evidence of ‘Bacillus Calmette-Guérin’ (BCG) vaccination either by a visible BCG scar or documented proof of vaccination Mumps, measles and rubella (MMR) - Satisfactory evidence of protection would include documentation of having received two doses of MMR or having had positive antibody tests for measles and rubella History of vaccination for Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Polio Varicella history for those born and raised the UK, and Non-UK varicella screening The above lists are based on the immunisation and infection control standards required for new NHS healthcare workers and students, from the Green Book 2013. View the online version of the book. Pre-clinical vaccination All applicants (excluding Foundation Year applicants) will need to show evidence of completed vaccination for Hepatitis B, BCG, Varicella, and Influenza, where applicable, prior to starting the programme's placement component. These vaccinations can be received from most GP surgeries in England. There is up-to-date information on the NHS Choices on how to obtain these vaccinations. DBS Checks All applicants (excluding Foundation Year applicants) are required to complete a criminal record disclaimer form and give their permission for us to obtain an enhanced police check with the Disclosure and Barring Screening Service (DBS). Each year after that, students are required to self-declare any Police cautions or convictions before each practice education module. The DBS in the United Kingdom does not currently conduct overseas criminal record checks. Therefore, international applicants, those without British citizenship and British citizens with a significant overseas residency, require a criminal record check or certificate of good conduct from their home/overseas country before entering the course. Where an equivalent check is provided, applicants must complete an enhanced police check with the DBS a year later. The government has said it will remove the proposed legal requirement to have Covid-19 vaccinations to work, or attend placements, in health and social care. We & our practice partners continue to encourage you to get vaccinated for your & others' safety. Foundation Year This course is also offered as a four-year programme, including an initial Foundation Year. The Foundation Year will allow you to develop your academic study skills and build confidence in your abilities, identifying your own strengths and development needs for progression onto an undergraduate programme. Professional checks Professional checks (DBS, Occupational Health, and character and suitability) are not required when you join the Foundation Year. They are only required when you move into Year 1, and you must pass these checks to progress. UCAS code PHYS.