MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) at Buckinghamshire New University

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English language or literature, mathematics and a science subject. An upper-second-class degree (or equivalent) in a related field is required. Related degrees include medical, sport, health, and science degrees, such as biology, biochemistry, chemistry, and physiology. Other degrees are considered on an individual basis. For students whose first language is not English, there is a requirement to achieve an IELTS score of 7 (with no individual component below 6.5); visit our international section. In addition to the above, candidates are required to have practical experience relating to Physiotherapy. Such as work shadowing, work placement or healthcare work experience. Applicants will be assessed through a values‑based recruitment process, which includes an interview. Applicants with extensive healthcare experience (e.g physiotherapy assistant, healthcare assistants, care worker) with a 2.2 in a related field, or applicants with a first or upper second classification in a non-specified field but with work experience in a relevant environment will be referred to the Programme lead for consideration. DBS Checks All 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.