Course description
COURSE INFORMATION
This pre-registration, two year degree has been designed to allow graduates from related subject areas to develop the skills to become competent physiotherapy practitioners. Clinical placements occur in both years and are usually between 2 and 6 weeks' duration. The programme also reflects the Government's commitment to inter-professional learning in health and social care.
The two year programme allows students to explore the physical, biological and behavioural sciences that underpin physiotherapy practice and develop critical, analytical, reflective and practical skills that can be applied to a wide variety of clinical situations. Previous undergraduate experiences enables student's to engage in practice with a strong enquiry-based approach. Some shared learning with students from other health and social care professions introduces physiotherapy students to 'team' working in the NHS.
Central to the programme is the development of clinical reasoning and the critical appraisal of evidence-based practice particularly with respect to complex health and social care situations utilising a multi-disciplinary focus. Through critical analysis, contemporary legislation on policy, structure and function of health and social care organisations are considered in addition to how these impact on physiotherapy practice. Students complete a research project supported by an experienced academic research supervisor which draws together much of the critical thinking and has strong links to local clinical practice.
MODULE INFORMATION
Year 1 Modules
PP0189 Empirical Project (, 60 Credits)
PP0190 Practice Project (, 60 Credits)
PP0191 SYSTEMATIC APPRAISAL (, 60 Credits)
COURSEWORK AND ASSESSMENT
All aspects of the programme are learned through an Enquiry-Based Learning approach (EBL), in which students work together and individually to further their comprehension, analysis and application of the material that underpins physiotherapy. Assessments include traditional examinations, poster presentations, group assignments, written assignments, practical assessments and videos.
SELECTION
Applicants must be able to articulate a clear justification of why they wish to enter the profession. Additionally they must have experience of observing physiotherapists at work, and some form of caring or voluntary work experience. Offers of places are subject to satisfactory health and police clearance.
ACCREDITATION
In addition to a MSc, graduates will be eligible to apply for Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists, and apply for registration with the Health Professions Council (HPC) - a licence to practise within the NHS.
CAREERS
Most graduates find employment as junior physiotherapists within the NHS where they normally spend at least two years developing general physiotherapy skills before beginning to move into specialised areas of practice.
