Physiotherapy
Entry requirements
A level
To include a grade B in a biological science (biology, Human Biology, Sports Science or Physical Education)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
This can be achieved from either an Extended National Diploma (Sport and Exercise Science, Health Science or Applied Science - preferred) or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.
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About this course
With CSP accreditation.
Physiotherapists play an essential part in improving people’s wellbeing and quality of life.
Our Physiotherapy degree will enable you to develop the core expertise, knowledge and skills demanded of physiotherapy professionals in a number of different clinical settings and environments. The global demand for qualified physiotherapists means that career opportunities are excellent in the UK and further afield.
Our programme is developed in partnership with our skilled academic staff, clinical practice partners and experts by experience. The course at Newman University, puts patients at the centre of care delivery. As a nursing student at Birmingham Newman University you will develop into a professional nurse who can assess and manage the health needs of people, at some of the most challenging times of their lives.
As a student physiotherapist at Birmingham Newman University you will learn about the structure and function of the human body in the context of health, disease, disorder and dysfunction, across the lifespan. With our expert guidance, you’ll explore the theories and physiotherapy approaches that can be applied to enhance movement and minimise loss of function, focusing on the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological systems. Our experienced and skilled team will help you develop knowledge of the biomedical, physical, clinical and behavioural science that underpins physiotherapy practice, and gain skills in physical assessment, treatment and evaluation. We'll support you to develop interpersonal skills, such as respecting and prioritising the needs and choices of individual service users, their carers and families, along with their cultural, social and religious backgrounds. We’ll also focus on helping you gain an understanding of the political, social and economic factors that are influencing the current and future delivery of physiotherapy, health and social care services.
As part of the course you will be provided will be provided with practice placements to help you become a more rounded physiotherapist. Your placement learning experiences may be within community, hospital or home environment settings and at a location anywhere within the West Midlands and potentially into neighbouring counties. While on placement you will be supported, supervised and assessed by practice and academic staff to develop your knowledge and skills.
We are committed to providing excellent, innovative, learning, teaching and assessment experiences, through lectures, seminars, skills simulation, virtual learning as well as meaningful input from our practice partners and experts by experience.
Whilst on the course you will benefit from some of the best university facilities of their kind, including clinical skills suites and our state-of-the-art immersive suite. Our experienced and enthusiastic teaching team will provide full support to help you achieve your ambitions
Our BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy course has been designed to comply with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy meaning that successful completion of this course will make you eligible to apply and be entered onto the HCPC register as a Physiotherapist.
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