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Hello everyone. I am doing my BTEC second year in a Level 3 applied science course.

I need to have 5 GCSEs and best to have an A level in biology as well to apply to university for physiotherapy.

Last year, I did GCSE chemistry; this year, I am doing GCSE biology; and next academic year, I wanted to do GCSE physics and A-level fast track.

My teacher told me the university will not accept this as all my GCSEs have to be done within 2 terms, like I could do 3 GCSEs this year and 2 next year and it would be fine, but because my 5 GCSEs will finish in 3 years, I can't use them.

Please guide me: shall I drop biology and do 5 GCSEs next year together even though I already have chemistry, math, and English?

Thank you

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PQ

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Why didn’t you take 5 GCSEs in year 11?

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Neag

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Original post by PQ

Why didn’t you take 5 GCSEs in year 11?

I did not study in the UK. Please reply if you are able to guide me.

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PQ

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Original post by Neag

I did not study in the UK. Please reply if you are able to guide me.

Then you wouldn't normally be expected to meet the GCSE requirements with GCSEs.
Have you spoken to universities about your qualifications - a BTEC Extended Diploma and A level Biology will normally be fine for entry if your school didn't study GCSEs in Yr11

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PQ

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For example (top 5 English universities on the guardian physio ranking because I'm lazy and can't be bothered finding links another way):
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/physiotherapy-degree-bsc#entry "UK STUDENTS: GCSE requirements Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C)" - you don't need 5 even if you're from the UK

https://www.brighton.ac.uk/courses/study/physiotherapy-bsc-hons.aspx "GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4) At least three subjects to include English language and maths. If you do not have the required GCSEs, find out which equivalent qualifications we accept instead."

https://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/physiotherapy "GCSE: Grade 4/C in English Language, Mathematics and Science."

https://www.wlv.ac.uk/courses/bsc-hons-physiotherapy/ "A minimum of three GCSEs at grade C+/4 (or equivalent) which must include an English-based subject, Mathematics and Health and Social Care or Science subject."

https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/ug/hls-nhs/physiotherapy-bsc-hons/ - is the ONLY one that asks for 5 GCSEs and that's only for UK students and also says "We recognise a breadth of qualifications, speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you."

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Neag

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Original post by PQ

For example (top 5 English universities on the guardian physio ranking because I'm lazy and can't be bothered finding links another way):
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/physiotherapy-degree-bsc#entry "UK STUDENTS: GCSE requirements Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C)" - you don't need 5 even if you're from the UK

https://www.brighton.ac.uk/courses/study/physiotherapy-bsc-hons.aspx "GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4) At least three subjects to include English language and maths. If you do not have the required GCSEs, find out which equivalent qualifications we accept instead."

https://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/physiotherapy "GCSE: Grade 4/C in English Language, Mathematics and Science."

https://www.wlv.ac.uk/courses/bsc-hons-physiotherapy/ "A minimum of three GCSEs at grade C+/4 (or equivalent) which must include an English-based subject, Mathematics and Health and Social Care or Science subject."

https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/ug/hls-nhs/physiotherapy-bsc-hons/ - is the ONLY one that asks for 5 GCSEs and that's only for UK students and also says "We recognise a breadth of qualifications, speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you."

Thank you so much. I will go on open days. I believe if I do A-level biology, it would be rare to get an A; if I study and am lucky enough, I can get a B. I heard that if I have GCSEs grade 6 or above, there would be a higher chance of getting an offer, which I found it easier. I still need to retake GCSEs, as I did GCSE math 3 years ago.

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