Physiotherapy with Foundation Year

University of Leicester
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Food science and nutritionParamedic science

A-Level Entry

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About this course

If you would love to study Physiotherapy here at Leicester, but your A-level subjects don’t match our entry criteria, or you don’t quite have the entry requirements to get in, this degree is your bridge to making it happen.

This Foundation Year course is aimed at students who want to study on the BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy in the School of Healthcare at the University of Leicester, whose A-level subjects don’t match our entry criteria or who don’t have the necessary entry requirements

Completion of the integrated Physiotherapy Foundation Year at the level required will enable you to progress onto the first year of the BSc in Physiotherapy.

You will be taught by expert academic staff from across different departments in the College of Life Sciences, studying alongside other students in the School of Healthcare, School of Biological Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Psychology.

The course strongly emphasises the development of the study skills that will be necessary for success in your undergraduate studies and beyond. These study skills will be integrated within the course material and take advantage of innovative learning technologies.

During your Foundation Year you will join our student community and be able to enjoy all aspects of the University of Leicester student experience. You will be able to join the Students’ Union, use our academic and leisure facilities, live in our accommodation and access all our support services.

You will have a personal tutor to support you, and our excellent staff/student ratio means that you will get all the help you need throughout your studies.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBC
BTEC DDM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2223 Speech and language therapists
2119 Natural and social science professionals
3111 Laboratory technicians
3219 Health associate professionals
2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
2111 Chemical scientists

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Leicester
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Food science and nutrition, Paramedic science