Physiotherapy BSc(Hons) (delivered with St George's, University of London)
Bachelor's degree
In Surrey
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Surrey
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
The Physiotherapy BSc programme explores concepts, principles and theories of anatomy, physiology, movement, therapeutic exercise, electro-physical modalities and health promotion. You will leave equipped with the knowledge, understanding and assessment and treatment skills needed to work as an effective physiotherapist.
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About this course
By combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience, this course explores concepts, principles and theories of anatomy, physiology, movement, therapeutic exercise, electro-physical modalities and health promotion.
Your first year is primarily university based and involves studying alongside medical, radiography, healthcare science and biomedical science students. This collaborative interprofessional education helps you develop invaluable communication and team-building skills.
Years two and three combine academic modules and clinical practice based on robust scientific evidence. As you learn to integrate the theory with core practical skills, you also learn how to manage the rehabilitation of patients with the help of our specialist clinicians.
A comprehensive research project in year three also puts your analytical skills to the test, and clinical placements require you to work at high levels of safety, competency and autonomy.
A successful physiotherapist needs excellent communication skills, along with a scientific background and a passionate interest in patient care and the promotion of good health.
The approach combines physical (therapeutic exercise) with a psychosocial approach to facilitate a return to functional independence and a normal lifestyle. Working in multidisciplinary teams and practising within a variety of settings, you will be helping people of all ages in a wide variety of settings, such as:
intensive care
mental health
stroke units
rehabilitation centres
sports and leisure facilities
Grades -: A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above
Subjects -: Must include:
English Language, Maths and Science (Double or Triple Award Science).
Accreditation: Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, and Health and Care Professions Council
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Subjects
- Rehabilitation
- Physiology
- Biomechanics
- Physiology and biomechanics
- Physiotherapy
- Professional Skills
- Health Promotion
- Pathology
- Physiotherapist
- Neuromusculoskeletal
Course programme
Year one
Modules
- Inter-Professional Foundation Programme
- Assessment, Structure and Function: introduces the physiology and biomechanics of human structure and function and associated physiotherapy assessment skills.
- Factors Influencing Professional Practice: introduces professional skills, critical thinking and foundation research skills for healthcare practice.
- Pathology, Health Promotion and Rehabilitation: introduces common pathology in physiotherapy practice and outlines the role of the physiotherapist in rehabilitation and health promotion.
Year two
Modules/placements
- Integrating Clinical Concepts
- Research Methods
- Management of Neuromusculoskeletal Dysfunction
- Management of Complex Cardiorespiratory Dysfunction
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Three, five-week clinical and practical placements
Year three
Modules/placements
- Research in Practice
- Physiotherapy in context
- Interprofessional Debate/Management
- Critical Reflection and Reasoning
- Three, five-week clinical and practical placements
Assessing your progress
Methods include a combination of written and practical examinations, academic coursework (including reports and presentations) and assessment of clinical skills whilst on placement. In your final year, we ask you to produce a problembased report on an aspect of interdisciplinary practice, a group research project, and a poster related to holistic patient management and physiotherapy practice.
Additional information
Physiotherapy BSc(Hons) (delivered with St George's, University of London)