UK Entry Requirements
Academic
For 2011, the entry requirements are 260 tariff points, of which 200 must be from 2 A-levels or equivalent, with 100 points from Biology or Chemistry preferred. Candidates without Biology or Chemistry may be considered with Maths, Psychology or Physics, dependant on background and experience.
Please note that PE will not be considered instead of a Science A-level.
General Studies will not be accepted by BU as one of your A-levels but Critical Thinking will.
UCAS points from AS Levels will not be accepted.
GCSEs
This course requires a minimum of 4 GCSEs (grades A*-C) including Maths and English or appropriate Key Skills Level 2. A Science subject is preferred.
Numeracy and literacy
This course requires a basic ability in written English and basic numeracy skills, as well as an understanding of the subject area. We usually use Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework as a demonstration of these skills. Level 2 includes GCSEs and Key Skills Level 2. If you are a mature candidate who does not have formal qualifications to this level, we may still be able to consider your application – please contact us to find out more.
Access Courses
BU welcomes Access to HE Diploma applicants. This course requires 18 Level 3 credits with Merit or above.
Advanced/Progression Diplomas
The Advanced diploma is broadly equivalent to three and a half A-levels and the progression diploma to two and a half A-levels. The diplomas are available in just a few subject areas and only some of these are suitable to gain entry onto this course. For information on the suitability of specific qualifications, please contact us.
In all cases you will need to achieve the required tariff points for this course. If you are taking an advanced diploma then typically you will take an A-level as part of their ASL. If you are taking a progression diploma, you may be required to take additional qualifications to meet the tariff. To find out more about diplomas, please visit the Directgov website.
BTEC Nationals
Diplomas
This course requires Distinction, Merit, Merit for 2011 entry from the 18 unit diploma.
Certificate
This course accepts the BTEC National Certificate but additional qualifications are required to make up the remaining tariff points.
Award
This course accepts the BTEC National Award but additional qualifications are also required to make up the remaining tariff points.
Please note that only qualifications in certain subjects will be accepted. A BTEC in Sport will not be suitable to gain entry onto this course, however a BTEC in Sports and Exercise Science will be considered. A background in healthcare is preferential to a background in sports.
Cambridge Pre-U Diploma
We welcome applicants studying the Cambridge Pre-U Diploma or a combination of Pre-U subjects and A-levels.
European Baccalaureate
Exercise Science (Health and Rehabilitation) applicants are required to achieve a minimum score of 70% for 2011 entry.
International Baccalaureate (Diploma)
The International Diploma is welcomed as part of the International Baccalaureate (IB). This course requires 28 points from the IB including 5 points from each of the 3 Higher Level subjects.
Please note that BU does not accept the equivalent UCAS tariff points for the IB.
Scottish Qualifications
Scottish Advanced Highers, Scottish Highers and other Scottish qualifications are all welcomed providing that your results meet the overall course tariff.
Further Requirements
Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Disclosure
All applicants who have been offered and accepted a place on the course must undergo an enhanced CRB Disclosure check. Your application form will ask you whether you have any convictions, bind-overs or cautions, and whether you will consent to this check. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 does not allow “spent” offences for healthcare professionals. It is therefore essential that you declare any offences you may have committed, however long ago, and however minor they may seem.
A decision whether or not to offer you a place would be made based on the initial information you give about any criminal convictions, and whether this is liable to affect your suitability for the course. If an offer of a place is made, this would be conditional and could be withdrawn if there are significant discrepancies with information subsequently received from the CRB. It is therefore important that you are both honest and accurate concerning any past convictions. An admission of something will not necessarily stop you from getting on the course, but omitting something definitely will.
The Academic Head of Rehabilitation and Health Science or his/her nominee (usually the Admissions Tutor) reserves the right to refuse admission to the course to any candidate whose check proves to be unsatisfactory.
ISA Registration
This course may involve regular access to children and/or vulnerable adults, also known as regulated activity. Registration for the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) due to be administered by the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) has been halted pending review by the Government. However, students should be aware that this may be a requirement at a later date.