Physiotherapy with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

University of Leicester

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 Allied Health Professions at the University of Leicester, whose A-level subjects don’t match our entry criteria or who don’t have the necessary entry requirementsCompletion 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 Allied Health Professions, 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. From the second year of your course (Year 1 of the regular Physiotherapy BSc) you will be eligible for a grant of at least £5,000 a year, which you do not need to pay back.