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    KEY FACTS

    • Title
      BSc (Hons) Podiatry
    • Course type
      Full-time
    • Duration
      3 years (integrated placement)
    • Award
      Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)
    • Faculty
      Faculty of Health, Education and Society
    • School
      School of Health Professions
    • UCAS codes
      Institution P60
      Course B985
    • Location
      Peninsula Allied Health Centre, Plymouth

​Entry requirements

Five GCSEs (C or above) including English, Maths and Science. 240-260 points from three A levels (80 points from one A level in a biological subject, combined AS levels accepted). Other qualifications such as BTEC and Access to HE (45 L3 credits, 15 from Biology) in Health/Science are considered. Please enquire for details.

​Extended entry requirements

  • In addition to the above, evidence of academic study within the last five years is required
  • For more information on selecting the right Access course select the link
  • Please note: From September 2012 entry, we will not accept Key Skills Level 2 in place of GCSE English or mathematics, unless you are studying them as part of an access course
  • All applicants must pass criminal records bureau and occupational health checks satisfactorily in order to be able to start this course. Details of these checks can be found by selecting the link  
  • If English is not your first language you will have to achieve an IELTS or equivalent qualification at the grades stated below. If you are considering another equivalent qualification, please contact admissions 
    • IELTS - Overall average score of at least 7.0, with a score of at least 7.0 in the listening and reading sections and at least 7.0 in the writing and speaking sections
    • TOEFL 'internet-based' test (ibt) - 100
    • TOEFL Paper test - 600
  • Meeting the academic minimum is the first stage of an application being considered. Applicants must also submit a strong personal statement in order to be considered further. Here we have provided further information to help enhance your application.
We have collated frequently asked questions we receive from applicants which is available via the link. We strongly advise you view this page which can help with any further questions you might have about applying.
Tariff Score240 - 260
Prospective students apply to Plymouth University with a wide range of qualifications. For your ease, we have listed below those qualifications that are a valid entry route onto certain courses. Where a qualification is greyed out, it is not a requirement for this particular course.
AAT level 3 NVQ in Accounting
Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning
Additional Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Advanced Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
Advanced Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Advanced Extension Award (AEA)
Advanced Placement Tests
AQA Baccalaureate
ASDAN Certificate for Personal Effectiveness
Asset Languages
Award (QCF) (Level 3)
British Horse Society Awards
BTEC Award (QCF) (Level 3)
BTEC Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
BTEC Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
BTEC Extended Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
BTEC National Certificate in Children's Care, Learning and Devt (Theory) (2007 onwards)
BTEC National Certificate in Early Years (Theory) (pre-2007)
BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Devt (Theory) (2007 onwards)
BTEC National Diploma in Early Years (Theory) (pre-2007)
BTEC National in Children's Care, Learning and Devt, Prof Practice Element (2007 onwards)
BTEC National in Early Years (Practical) (pre-2007)
BTEC Subsidiary Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
BTEC/Scottish Higher National Certificate (HNC)
BTEC/Scottish Higher National Diploma (HND)
CACHE Award in Child Care and Education
CACHE Certificate in Childcare and Education
CACHE Diploma in Child Care & Education
Cambridge Pre-U Certificate
CeFS (Certifcate in Financial Studies)
Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
CFSP (Certificate in Financial Services Practice)
DipFS (Diploma in Financial Studies)
Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Diploma in Fashion Retail
Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art & Design)
EDI Level 3 Certificate in Accounting
English Language Requirements for International Applicants
Essential Skills Wales
European Baccalaureate
Extended Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
Extended Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Extended Project (2008 onwards)
Foundation Degree
FSMQ (Free Standing Maths Qualifications)
Functional Skills
GCE AS Double Award
Higher Apprenticeships
Higher Sports Leader Award
Introductory Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Music (ABRSM/Guildhall/LCMM/Trinity/Rockschool)
NVQ Award (QCF) (Level 3)
NVQ Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
NVQ Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
OCR Certificate for IT Practitioners
OCR Diploma for IT Practitioners
OCR Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Engineers
PC Passport
PCert LAM - Drama
Progression Diploma
Scottish Baccalaureate
Scottish Core Skills - Application of Number
Scottish Core Skills - Communication
Scottish Core Skills - ICT
Scottish Core Skills - Problem Solving
Scottish Core Skills - Working with Others
Scottish Framework - Advanced Higher
Scottish Framework - Credit Standard Grade (Grades 1 & 2)
Scottish Framework - Higher
Scottish Framework - Intermediate 2
Scottish Group Awards
Scottish National Certificate
Speech and Drama Exams (grades 6-8)
Ungraded Higher
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma (core plus options)
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma (Core plus Practical Learning)
Work-based Learning: Advanced Apprenticeships
Work-based Learning: NVQ Level 3
Work-based Learning: Other
Access To HE Courses (including Scottish Access)
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? MNust be in a Health or Science related subject.Must include 15 Level 3 credits in biology with at least 33 credits at merit and/or distinction.
BTEC National Award (6 units) (not including Early Years)
Additional information Must be in a Science/Health related subject
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Grades required Distinction
BTEC National Certificate (12 units) (not including Early Years)
Additional information Must be in a Health/Science related subject
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Grades required Distinction, Distinction
BTEC National Diploma (18 units) (not including Early Years)
Additional information Must be in a Health/Science related subject
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Ideally three merit profile
Grades required Merit, Merit, Merit
GCE A Level
Additional information Biology/health qualifications preferred
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 240 - 260 pts with 160 from two A Levels.80 points required from 1 A Level in a Biological Science
Subjects excluded for entry ? General Studies and Key Skills
GCE A level Double Award
Additional information Science/Health preferred
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 240-260pts with 160 from 2 A Levels. 80 points required from 1 A Level in a Biological Science
GCE AS
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 240 - 260 pts total with 160pts from two A Levels.
Subjects excluded for entry ? General Studies and Key Skills
Key Skill - Application of Number
Is achievement encouraged? Yes
Will KS tariff points be counted? No
Key skill - Communication
Is achievement encouraged? Yes
Will KS tariff points be counted? No
Key skill - ICT
Is achievement encouraged? Yes
Will KS tariff points be counted? No
Key skill - Improving Own Knowledge
Is achievement encouraged? Yes
Key skill - Problem Solving
Is achievement encouraged? Yes
Key skill - Working with Others
Is achievement encouraged? Yes
OCR National Certificate (6 units)
Additional information Must be in a Science/Health related subject
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Distinction and additional qualifications equivalent to 120-140 UCAS tariff points.
Grades required Distinction
OCR National Diploma (12 units)
Additional information Must be in a Science/Health related subject
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Grades required Distinction
OCR National Extended Diploma (18 units)
Additional information Must be in a Science/Health related subject
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? M2
Grades required Merit
Cambridge Pre-U
Additional information refer to institution
Others
Additional information <a href="http://www.open.ac.uk">Open University</a>
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Health/Science related
International Baccalaureate
Additional information Biology profile required
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 27pts (with a minimum of 13 at higher level) accepted.
Irish Leaving Certificate
Additional information Must have a Higher in Biology
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
GCSE/SQA Standard Grade
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 5 GCSEs grade C or above & to include English, maths & science. This is in addition to A Levels or equivalent qualifications. Key skills will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE"s
English, Welsh and Northern Irish points
Volume and depth of study (GCE A level or equivalent)
Minimum number required 2
Number preferred 3
Tariff Score
Range of points in conditional offers 240 - 260
Minimum points required from qualifications with the volume and depth of A level or equivalent 240
Specific requirements
Specific subject, award and score/grade requirements 240-260 - with 160 from two A Levels. 80 points required from one A Level in a Biological subject
Scottish points
Tariff Score
Range of points in conditional offers 160
Advanced Diploma
Other information Refer to institution
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications