Physiotherapy
Sheffield Hallam University
UCAS Code: B160 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Sheffield Hallam University
UCAS Code: B160 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
Access to HE Diploma
Approved Access to HE Diploma in health studies, health science, nursing or another science-based course. Normally we require 15 of the level 3 credits to be graded at distinction level with 12 of these distinctions from science units.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Science at grade C or 4 or equivalents OCR Science level 2 Science units gained on a level 3 BTEC or OCR National Diploma or Extended Diploma qualification Science credits gained on Access to Higher Education Diplomas (at least 12 credits at level 2 or 6 credits gained at level 3) Science equivalency test from www.equivalencytesting.co.uk Maths at grade D or 4 or equivalents Level 2 Key Skills/ Application of Number/ Grade D at GSCE Maths/ Level 2 Maths credits from an Access course Maths equivalency test from www.equivalencytesting.co.uk English Language or Literature at grade C or 4 or equivalents Level 2 Literacy Level 2 Key Skills
UCAS Tariff
From A levels including at least 40 points from either Biology, Human Biology or Physical Education or BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science. We do not accept AS Levels or general studies. For example: ABB including relevant subject(s) DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science Distinction overall from a T level qualification including a grade B from the Core. A combination of qualifications including relevant subject(s)
About this course
**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**
**Home fee-paying students can access a non-repayable maintenance grant of at least £5,000 per year. You may also be eligible for additional financial support based on your circumstances. Learn more at www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/health-and-social-care/fees-and-funding**
**Course summary**
- Gain skills in neurology, musculoskeletal and cardiovascular-respiratory physiotherapy.
- Learn with other healthcare professionals to work in integrated health settings.
- Understand the principles of exercise, research and physiotherapy practice.
- Take part in a variety of high quality practice-based learning experiences.
- Become eligible to apply for the HCPC membership you need to practise in the UK.
This course provides you with skills to help and empower those affected by injury, illness and disability, and maximise their functional ability. Gaining valuable knowledge, skills and accreditation, you’ll be ready to begin an exciting and rewarding career.
**How you learn**
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
This course is based around structured academic and practice experiences. You’ll develop the skills you need to manage diverse health and social care problems – gaining a critical, proactive approach to learning while learning and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
You'll benefit from a wide range of teaching and learning methods, developing the key skills you’ll need to become a qualified physiotherapist. When you graduate, you’ll be ready to work autonomously and make a real difference to the lives of individuals and communities.
You learn through
- seminar and practical sessions
- lectures and workshops
- specialist visiting lecturer sessions
- self-directed and independent learning
- online learning
- simulated role play scenarios in ward and clinical suites
- technology-enhanced learning
- practice-based learning experiences
You will be supported in your learning journey towards highly skilled, graduate level employment through a number of key areas. These include
- access to our unique student support triangle to help with your personal, academic and career development
- access to our Skills Centre with one to ones, webinars and online resources, where you can get help with planning and structuring your assignments
- industry-specific employability activities such as live projects, learning in simulated environments and networking opportunities
**Applied learning**
**Work placements**
You’ll apply the theory you study to practice-based learning experiences. Here you’ll develop critical and ethical approaches to your practice – preparing you to become a life-long, competent professional. The experiences you’re provided with are compulsory to achieve the course’s practice-based learning outcomes.
These experiences will help you build your skills, confidence, creativity, resilience, integrity, and curiosity. They’ll take place in different practice-based learning environments – reflecting the range of ways services are currently delivered. This might include simulated learning and virtual placements, alongside real-world experience of services delivered face to face to service users.
We’ll ensure the practice-based learning element of your course complies with the requirements of the Professional and Statutory Regulatory Body (PSRB) which governs the physiotherapy profession. So by the end of your course, you’ll have the opportunity to show that you meet the requirements to register as a physiotherapist.
**Future careers**
This course prepares you for a career in
- the NHS
- industry
- professional sport
- private practice
- education
- research
- working overseas
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
**Important notice:** The structure for this course is currently being reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment are all likely to change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Once the changes have been confirmed, updated module information will be published on this page.
**Year 1**
**Compulsory modules**
Cardiovascular Respiratory Physiotherapy
Collaboration For Individual And Community Wellbeing
Foundations Of Physiotherapy Practice
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Neurological Physiotherapy
Personal And Professional Development
Practice Experience Block 1
**Year 2**
**Compulsory modules**
Assessing And Addressing Complexity
Developing Physiotherapy Practice
Evidence And Enquiry For Practice
Physiotherapy Practice 1
Physiotherapy Practice 2
Practice Experience Block 2
Practice Experience Block 3
**Final year**
**Compulsory modules**
Physiotherapy Complex Case Management
Practice Experience Block 4
Practice Experience Block 5
Professional Leadership
Qualifying Physiotherapy Practice
The Advancing Professional
Working With Complexity In Practice
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Extra funding
Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.
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