Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Liverpool

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Liverpool

This demanding, full-time programme teaches you how to diagnose and holistically treat a wide variety of clinical problems. The curriculum is designed to reflect current practice with research evidence underpinning all aspects of teaching.A broad range of learning opportunities ensures that learning is accessible to students expressing different learning styles and preferences. Alongside academic and professional skills you’ll gain an excellent range of practical experience with our unique approach to practice placement provision. The programme at Liverpool will encourage you to become dynamic and patient-focused with the skills required for lifelong learning. The programme adopts a modular approach to the delivery of content. It incorporates both university taught and practice-based components which have been designed together as an integrated whole. In Year One of the programme you will develop the core skills and knowledge needed for physiotherapy practice in the key themes of musculoskeletal, cardio-respiratory and neuromuscular clinical science. Year Two focuses more specifically on pathology and the practical application of evidence-based treatment techniques within each key speciality. In Year Three, you will have the opportunity to investigate the context of physiotherapy practice in more depth. Clinical education is an integral part of the curriculum. The second half of the programme is arranged around blocks of clinical practice that enables you to reinforce and develop professional skills and knowledge in a variety of clinical settings. Our excellent network of local placements brings learning to life. Key transferable skills are embedded into the curriculum at every level so that individuals are equipped to effectively manage their personal and professional development following graduation. In the final year, the curriculum provides a variety of...

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Location

Start date

Liverpool (Merseyside)
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Chatham Street, L69 7ZH

Start date

On request

About this course

Entry Requirements Clinical Requirements For details of full clinical and academic requirements for this course, download Physiotherapy entry criteria 2017. NHS Values will be assessed in all areas of an application including UCAS Personal Statement and at interview, for more details download our explanation of Value Based Recruitment. A level offerAAB including Human Biology, Biology or PE at A level grade B.



Plus 7 GCSE subjects A*-B Subject requirements- Biology, Human Biology or PE A level required at a minimum grade B (resit...

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Subjects

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Pathology
  • Management
  • Credit
  • Basic
  • IT
  • Basic IT training
  • Approach
  • Basic IT
  • Physiology
  • Anatomy
  • University
  • Systems
  • Healing
  • IT Development
  • IT Management
  • Skills and Training

Course programme

Module details Programme Year One

First year studies provide a foundation to profession specific practical skills and core knowledge.

Focus – Normal structure and function of tissues found within the human body

Content:

  • Principle mechanisms underlying healing and repair
  • Anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal, cardio-respiratory and neurological systems
  • Basic handling and movement analysis skills
  • Introduces the concept of evidence-based practice and the scientific principles of healthcare research
  • Promotes the development of interpersonal skills, especially communication and teamwork
  • Promotes the development of independent learning strategies
Compulsory modules
  • Physiotherapy Core Skills 1 (PHTY120) Level 1 Credit level 15 Semester First Semester Exam:Coursework weighting 0:100 Aims
  • To provide the student with an understanding of the normal structure, function and healing of tissues.

  • ​To introduce profession specific skills of analysis relevant to the examination and assessment of patients.

  • ​​To develop basic physiotherapeutic treatment and handling skills.

  • Learning Outcomes ​​To describe the normal structure and function of tissues within the human body.

    To explain the principal mechanisms associated with tissue healing and repair. 

    ​To describe the functional patterns of movement of the lower limb and trunk.

    ​​​To safely and effectively teach the use of walking aids.
    To explain the principles and demonstrate safe and effective application of core physiotherapeutic techniques.
  • Foundations of Anatomy 1 (PHTY121) Level 1 Credit level 15 Semester First Semester Exam:Coursework weighting 0:100 Aims
    1. To provide students with the opportunity to develop anatomical knowledge of the normal structure and organisation of the lumbar spine and lower limb.

    2. ​​​To pro vide students with the opportunity to develop knowledge of functi onal anatomy in order to develop practical skills relevant to the lumbar spine and lower limb. 

    3. ​​To provide students with the opportunity to develop effective and safe handling skills during the application of functional anatomy procedures.
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    Learning Outcomes To discuss the normal anatomical structure and function of the lumbar spine and the lower limb.
    To​ demonstrate examination and assessment techniques of the lumbar region and the lower limb.
    ​​​​​​To​ demonstrate effective and safe handling skills during examination and assessment procedures.
  • Cardio-respiratory Studies 1 (PHTY122) Level 1 Credit level 15 Semester First Semester Exam:Coursework weighting 100:0 Aims

    To provide the student with the basic knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the normal respiratory and cardiovascular systems.

    Learning Outcomes

    To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the gross and macroscopic structure of the thorax, respiratory and cardiovascular systems.

    ​​​​To demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the normal structure and function of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems.

    ​To demonstrate an understanding of the mechanisms involved in the control of respiration and functioning of the heart.

    ​​​​​​To demonstrate an understanding of the functions of blood with particular reference to immunology.
  • Physiotherapy Core Skills 2 (PHTY124) Level 1 Credit level 15 Semester Second Semester Exam:Coursework weighting 0:100 Aims

    1. ​ To introduce principles of mobilising and strengthening exercises
    2. ​​To develop the assessment skills of analysis of movement andmeasuring outcomes​
    3. To develop physiotherapeutic handling skills ​

    Learning Outcomes To describe the effects of immobilityand explain the principles of mobilisation and strengthening.

    ​To ​ demonstrate the safe and effectiveapplication of techniques which will increase range of movement and musclestrength.

    ​​​​To ​describe upper limb movementpatterns.

    ​​​​​​To safely and effectively apply a range of core outcome measure and  describe the essential and desirablefeatures of outcome measures​.

  • Foundations of Anatomy 2 (PHTY125) Level 1 Credit level 15 Semester Second Semester Exam:Coursework weighting 0:100 Aims
    1. ​​​​​​​To provide students with the opportunity to develop anatomical knowledge of the normal structure and organisation of the cervical and thoracic spine and the upper limb.
    2. ​​To provide students with the opportunity to apply knowledge of functional anatomy in order to develop practical skills relevant to the cervical and thoracic spine and upper limb, and to consolidate, and further develop, handling skills.​
    Learning Outcomes

    To discuss the normal anatomical structure and function of the cervical spine, thoracic spine and the upper limb.

    ​​​To demonstrate the application of functional anatomy in performing practical skills relevant to the cervical and thoracic region and the upper limb. ​​​​​​​​​​​​To​ demonstrate effective and safe handling skills during the application of functional anatomy procedures.
  • Neuromuscular Studies 1 (PHTY126) Level 1 Credit level 15 Semester Second Semester Exam:Coursework weighting 100:0 Aims ​​To provide basic anatomical and physiological knowledge of the normal structure and function of the human nervous system. 
    Learning Outcomes

    To provide students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the human nervous system. 

    ​To describe and explain how the human nervous system functions to control normal movement.
    ​​​​To describe and explain how the human nervous system controls language, vision and higher brain function.
  • Personal and Professional Development (1) (PHTY115) Level 1 Credit level 15 Semester Whole Session Exam:Coursework weighting 0:100 Aims ​​​​​​To introduce the concept of professionalism and develop an awareness of personal skills and attributes required for both university and future employment.
    Learning Outcomes

    ​To discuss effective communication skills in a variety of clinical settings.

    ​​​​To demonstrate the skills required for academic writing.
    ​​​​​​To understand the process of reflection and use it to demonstrate personal and professional development.
    ​​​​​​To identify and discuss personal and professional skills required for physiotherapy practice. 
    ​​​To demonstrate an awareness of professional values and behaviours, including diversity, the importance of care and compassion and interprofessional working.
  • Research Skills (HEAL116) Level 1 Credit level 15 Semester Whole Session Exam:Coursework weighting 0:100 Aims
    1. To introduce the general principles of the scientific process of healthcare research.

    2. To introduce the general principles of both quantitative and qualitative research design.

    3. To develop critical appraisal skills.
    4. To develop skills in presentation, team-working and directed self-study.
    Learning Outcomes To  demonstrate an understanding of the underpinning philosophy and methods of quantitative and qualitative study designs.
    To  develop research questions.
    To demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of reliability and validity.
    To  select and use an appropriate qualitative and/or quan titative study design for a research question and outline fundamental differences in approach to data collection and analysis (including mixed methods designs).
    To  demonstrate an understanding of the ethical considerations when collecting data from humans.
    To demonstrate an understanding of the process of critical appraisal of peer-reviewed published literature.​​​ ​
Programme Year Two

Students develop their skills and core knowledge through academic study and practice experience.

Focus – Pathology

Content:

  • Patient assessment
  • Patient treatment and management
  • Promotes the development of an independent approach to clinical reasoning, problem solving and reflective practice in the practice setting
Compulsory modules
  • Musculoskeletal Studies (PHTY220) Level 2 Credit level 30 Semester First Semester Exam:Coursework weighting 40:60 Aims
    1. ​To enable students to develop and enhance the basic knowledge acquired in year one and apply this to the physiotherapy management of common musculoskeletal problems encountered in practice.

    2. ​To provide students with the opportunity to refine independent learning strategies and develop clinical reasoning skills.

    Learning Outcomes

    To explain the pathological and clinical features that result from common musculoskeletal problems.

    ​​​​To apply knowledge of the normal structure and function of the musculoskeletal system, to the examination and assessment of peripheral and spinal joints in order to analyse signs and symptoms of pathology. 
    ​To discuss and reason the management of common musculoskeletal problems that may benefit from physiotherapy intervention. 

    ​To explain the theory underlying the application of therapeutic skills used in the management of musculoskeletal problems.

    To select, apply and modify, safely and effectively, a range of physiotherapeutic modalities in the management of patient musculoskeletal problems.

    ​​To discu ss the possible psycho-social issues that impact on patient care.

  • Cardio-respiratory Studies 2 (PHTY221)

Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)

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