Course Comparison
Course
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BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science | BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy |
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Award
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Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) | Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) |
Duration
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3 years | 3 years |
Assessment breakdown
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- | - |
Course type
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Full-time | Full-time |
Placement
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(with placements) | (with placements) |
Location
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Plymouth | Plymouth |
Provider
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School of Health Professions | School of Health Professions |
Entry requirements
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GCSE All applicants require at least five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above. These must include mathematics, English and science. Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application. Please note the institution may consider equivalent numeracy and literacy qualifications.
A level The normal entry requirement for A levels is 128 UCAS points (e.g. ABB). The minimum entry requirement for A levels is 112 UCAS points (e.g. BBC). These A levels must include study of biology/human biology, chemistry or physics, to achieve a grade B or above (in some instances, an A level in physical education may be an appropriate alternative too). No UCAS credits are given to A levels in general studies.
BTEC National Diploma For BTEC, the minimum entry requirements are three distinctions (DDD), 144 UCAS points from a relevant access course (eg. health or science, but not public services or uniformed protective services). Study must contain units covering sufficient biology and/or chemistry (unless supplemented by an A-level in biology).
Access to Higher Education The minimum entry requirements are 45 credits from a relevant access course (eg. health, nursing, science, etc). Of these, 36 must be at distinction, to include 15 credits in a relevant science (preference is biology but can consider 15 in physics or chemistry). The remaining 9 credits must be at merit or above.
T level Those undertaking T levels in health and science pathways require a distinction or distinction*, as well as a grade B or above in the core component.
International Baccalaureate 28-32 overall. These must include five at higher level in biology and/or chemistry. If overseas and not studying English within IB, must have an overall average score of at least 7.0, with a score of at least 6.5 in each element.
Other qualifications In some instances, alternative academic qualifications may meet entry requirements too. We acknowledge that some potential applicants who are seeking to develop their careers may have completed vocationally-related qualifications with other course providers (distinct from technical qualifications such as T levels). These do not typically meet our academic requirements for entry, despite their vocational merit. Particularly, we are unable to accept the Qualsafe awards as an academic qualification to meet our entry requirements (for example, we cannot accept the Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care, Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners or Level 5 Diploma in First Response Emergency and Urgent Care).
Extended entry requirements In addition to the above, acceptance depends on a number of other factors:
Further information
Deferred entry
Unfortunately we cannot permit deferred entry. However, if you have a query please refer to an experienced admissions administrator who will be able to explain the UCAS application process in more detail admissions@plymouth.ac.uk. |
GCSEs All applicants must have five GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above to include maths and English prior to commencing the course. A GCSE (or equivalent) in a science related subject (including social sciences) is preferable. PLUS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
A levels 112-128 points from a minimum of 2/3 A levels, to include grades B/C and preferably biology, science or social science (psychology/sociology).
IB 28-32 overall including 5 in a higher level subject preferably including biology/human biology, psychology or sociology. IB English accepted if higher level = 4+ or 5 or standard level = 5+ or 6. Overseas students not studying English within the IB must have IELTS (7.0 overall with min 6.5 in all elements).
Access Pass Access to HE Diploma (preferably in Science, Health, Nursing) with at least 112 UCAS points from a combination of Merits and Distinctions which much include 15 Level 3 credits in Science/Social Science.
T level Accepted – preference pathways would be Health and Science. Typical offer will be confirmed once an application is received.
BTEC Standard offer is DDM and must contain science, health or social science. BTECs preferably in conjunction with a science or social science A level.
BTEC National Diploma modules If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. Equivalent qualifications may be considered. Alternatively if you have any questions or concerns about meeting the entry requirements listed above we would encourage you to contact the Admissions Team on +44 1752 585858 or email admissions@plymouth.ac.uk, where a member of the team can offer you further advice. Extended entry requirements
Direct entry to year 2 If you have achieved certificated learning in addition to the entry criteria required for your programme of study, it may be possible to accredit this learning towards your chosen course. Full details on how to make an application are available on our open access MOODLE site (
Deferred entry
Unfortunately we cannot permit deferred entry. However, if you have a query please refer to an experienced admissions administrator who will be able to explain the UCAS application process in more detail admissions@plymouth.ac.uk. |