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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Sheffield ()

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£ 3,000 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Duration

    Flexible

- Study core areas of physiotherapy including neurology, musculoskeletal and cardiovascular respiratory.
- Learn the principles and theory of exercise.
- Practise the skills needed to teach exercise to individuals and groups.
- Have the opportunity to gain a level 2 Fitness Instructor award and level 3 Exercise Referral award.
- Physiotherapists treat people with physical problems caused by illness, injury, disability or ageing.

About this course

On this course you study key concepts of professional practice, building therapeutic relationships and models of health, illness and disability in physiotherapy. You're given examples of real-world case studies to develop your understanding of service users' requirements and explore clinical guidelines for best practice.

You have further opportunities in year three including an overseas visit, Master's study taster days and faculty-based programmes such as the leadership training scheme. Hallam Students' Union also offers a variety of volunteering opportunities enabling you to develop your skills and gain further experience relevant to health care.

From three A levels including at least 40 points from either Biology or Physical Education or BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science We do not accept AS Levels or general studies.For example:ABB at A Level including relevant subject(s).DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma in a relevant subject.A combination of qualifications including relevant subject(s).

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Subjects

  • Fitness
  • Occupational Nurse
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Quality
  • Fitness Instructor
  • Disability
  • Occupational Health Safety
  • Quality Training
  • Health
  • Social
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Radiographers
  • Physiotherapists
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Course programme

Course summary

Physiotherapists are an integral part of a multi-professional team, so you study part of the course alongside students from other health disciplines such as nurses, paramedics, social workers, radiographers and occupational therapists. This allows you to develop team-working skills and understand the contribution of different professionals to patient care.You will study at Collegiate Campus whilst undertaking academic modules and in a variety of service provider venues on placement.

You learn through lectures practical workshops written assignments group work presentations case studies practical and oral examinations practice-based assessment

Applied learning

Work placements

During the course you undertake 34 weeks of clinical placements within a range of different settings. Your first four week placement takes place at the end of the first year, for which you prepare with an observational visit to an appropriate healthcare setting. In years two and three placements build from six to eight weeks, allowing you to consolidate knowledge and enhance practical physiotherapy experience.


Live projects

Volunteering opportunities during study include becoming a representative for the course, department or Chartered Society of Physiotherapy; peer mentoring; acting as an ambassador at interviews and open days; taking part in sporting events such as the Sheffield half marathon as a student physiotherapist under supervision from qualified staff; and becoming a member of the Sheffield Hallam University Physiotherapy Society Committee, helping to organise events and guest speakers.

Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)

£ 3,000 VAT inc.