Physiotherapy
Brunel University London
UCAS Code: B160 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
to include Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Mathematics or Physical Education
Obtain a minimum of 128 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma in Health Science, Health Professions, Health & Social Care, Health Studies, Medicine, Medical Science, Physiotherapy, Science or Science in Health Professions with 45 credits at Level 3 and grade B in A level Biology or Human Biology.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
to include Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Mathematics or Physical Education
GCSE/National 4/National 5
7 GCSEs or equivalent at grade B or grade 5 or above are expected including two science subjects, GCSE English Language and Maths is also required at grade C or grade 4 or above.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including 5 at Higher Level in Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Mathematics or Physical Education
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
At least one subject must be in at grade H3 in Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Maths. A second subject should be one at grade H3 in one of the following: Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Applied Science, Chemistry, Classical Civilisations, Economics, English, Geography, History, Languages, Law, Maths (Further Maths or Statistics), Physical Education, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Sociology or Sport Studies.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
in Applied Science, Health and Social Care or Sport and Exercise Science and an A level at grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Mathematics or Physical Education
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
in Applied Science, Health and Social Care or Sport and Exercise Science, with two A levels at grade AB including Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Mathematics or Physical Education
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
in Applied Science, Health and Social Care or Sport and Exercise Science, with an additional A level at grade B or above in Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Mathematics or Physical Education
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
in Applied Science, Health and Social Care or Sport and Exercise Science and an A level at grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Mathematics or Physical Education
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
in Applied Science, Health and Social Care or Sport and Exercise Science, with an additional A level at grade B or above in Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Mathematics or Physical Education
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in Applied Science, Health and Social Care or Sport and Exercise Science and an A level at grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Mathematics or Physical Education
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
in Applied Science, Health and Social Care or Sport and Exercise Science, with two A levels at grade AB including Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Mathematics Physical Education
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in Applied Science, Health and Social Care or Sport and Exercise Science, with an additional A level at grade B or above in Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Mathematics or Physical Education
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
in Applied Science, Health and Social Care or Sport and Exercise Science, with two A levels at grade AB including Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Mathematics or Physical Education
Scottish Advanced Higher
to include Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology or Mathematics
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About this course
The human body is a complex machine, but what happens when movement becomes a challenge? This course trains the next generation of physiotherapists to use scientific knowledge and patient-assessment in helping to improve the physical well-being of their patients or optimising sports professionals’ physical performance.
Brunel’s Physiotherapy course is designed to be hands-on and practical. Our Mary Seacole Building is purpose-built for Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. The rooms reflect the type of clinical environments that you will work in when you graduate and you’ll learn your practical skills here as you’ll have the opportunity to practice on patients visiting the university and on your fellow students. This means that you’ll be confident and experienced in time for your first placement.
At Brunel we understand the value of making the most of your 1,000 hours of clinical experience. By starting placements in year two, you’ll be able to fully immerse yourself and practice the skills you have learned in year one. Your placements will all be practical learning experiences, not just observational.
You’ll study modules covering a vast range of specialist areas within physiotherapy. You’ll learn the skills necessary to analyse patient symptoms and develop treatment plans. You’ll also learn to assess the effectiveness of your treatments. This is a skill which is vital to working as a physiotherapist.
Our graduates are equipped with a strong scientific foundation and the practical skills required to be first-rate physiotherapists. This is reflected in our employment figures with 100 per cent of our physiotherapy students being in work or study six months after graduating.
Modules
Modules
Typical modules include;
Musculoskeletal Lower Quadrant
Pathophysiology
Respiratory
For further information please visit www.brunel.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/physiotherapy-bsc
Assessment methods
You will be assessed through a mixture of written exams, practical vivas, practical exams, written assignments and your clinical placement assessment record.
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