BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) - Entry requirements
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    KEY FACTS

    • Title
      BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences)
    • Course type
      Full-time
    • Duration
      3 years (integrated placement)
    • Award
      Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)
    • Faculty
      Faculty of Science and Technology
    • School
      School of Biomedical and Biological Sciences
    • UCAS codes
      Institution P60
      Course B902
    • Location
      Plymouth

​Summary

​280-320 points including grade B in biology or human biology and grade B in chemistry, maths or physics. Other combinations and non-A level qualifications considered. International Baccalaureate: 28 points including 5 at a higher level biology and chemistry. Relevant international qualifications considered. 
  • 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
  • All applicants must pass criminal records bureau and occupational health checks satisfactorily in order to be able to start this course
  • All applicants will need to attend a recruitment day where you will undertake an interview
  • If you are a citizen of a non EU country, please contact the Admissions Team on Tel: +44 (0)1752 584584  prior to submitting an application
  • 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 an application guide as well as further information to help enhance your application.

 
Tariff Score280 - 320
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
Additional Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Advanced Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Advanced Extension Award (AEA)
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 Award (6 units) (not including Early Years)
BTEC National Certificate in Children's Care, Learning and Devt (Theory) (2007 onwards)
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 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
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
Extended Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
Extended Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Extended Project (2008 onwards)
Foundation Degree
Functional Skills
GCSE/SQA Standard Grade
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)
Others
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 - Credit Standard Grade (Grades 1 & 2)
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 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 ? Pass an Access to HE Diploma (science based) with at least 33 credits at merit and to include at least 12 credits in tow subject specific named units (biology and chemistry) with merit. Including GCSE English and Maths grade C.
BTEC National Certificate (12 units) (not including Early Years)
Additional information Refer to institution
BTEC National Certificate in Early Years (Theory) (pre-2007)
Additional information Refer to institution
BTEC National Diploma (18 units) (not including Early Years)
Additional information Refer to institution
BTEC National in Early Years (Practical) (pre-2007)
Additional information Refer to institution
FSMQ (Free Standing Maths Qualifications)
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
GCE A Level
Additional information In addition applicants will be required to come for interview and undergo health checks and criminal records checks to allow them to work in the healthcare setting.
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 280-320 points including grade B in biology or human biology and grade B in chemistry, maths or physics.
Subjects excluded for entry ? General Studies and Key Skills
GCE A level Double Award
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Biology and chemistry BB
GCE AS
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Subjects excluded for entry ? General Studies
GCE AS Double Award
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
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
Will KS tariff points be counted? No
Key skill - Problem Solving
Is achievement encouraged? Yes
Will KS tariff points be counted? No
Key skill - Working with Others
Is achievement encouraged? Yes
Will KS tariff points be counted? No
OCR National Certificate (6 units)
Additional information Refer institution
OCR National Diploma (12 units)
Additional information Refer institution
OCR National Extended Diploma (18 units)
Additional information Refer institution
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma (core plus options)
Additional information Refer institution
Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning
Additional information Refer to institution
AQA Baccalaureate
Additional information Refer to institution
Cambridge Pre-U
Additional information Biology plus a second science eg, Chemistry, Physics accepted
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
European Baccalaureate
Additional information Academic reference required. Plus all applicants will be required to undergo health and criminal records checks.
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 75% overall with 7 in biology and 7 in chemistry. Including a pass in mathematics and 7.5 in English or first language.
Advanced Placement Tests
Additional information Refer to institution
CACHE Diploma in Child Care & Education
Additional information Refer to institution
International Baccalaureate
Additional information Academic reference required. Plus all applicants will be required to undergo health and criminal records checks.
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 28 points including 5 points from biolgy and 5 points from chemistry at higher level. English and maths.
Irish Leaving Certificate
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? BBBBB including biology and chemistry
OCR Certificate for IT Practitioners
Additional information Refer to institution
OCR Diploma for IT Practitioners
Additional information Refer to institution
OCR Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Engineers
Additional information Refer to institution
Scottish Framework - Advanced Higher
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? BB in biology and chemistry
Scottish Framework - Higher
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Biology and chemistry
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 280 - 320
Specific requirements
Specific subject, award and score/grade requirements 280-320 points including grade B in biology or human biology and grade B in chemistry, maths or physics.
Scottish points
Tariff Score
Range of points in conditional offers 280 - 320