Physiotherapy
York St John University
UCAS Code: B160 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
York St John University
UCAS Code: B160 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
ABB from A2 subjects to include Grade B or above in Biology or PE (but excluding General Studies).
Access Diplomas to include 45 credits at Level 3, including a minimum of three modules at Level 3 in Biology, with Distinction and Merit grades that exceed 128 UCAS Tariff points.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) including English Language, Maths and Science.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM from BTEC Extended Diploma in a related subject. The Health & Social Care Extended Diploma is accepted to cover the Biology requirement.
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About this course
Master the skills, knowledge and professional behaviours you need to work as a physiotherapist. When you study on this course you will use a problem-based approach as you learn, working with your classmates to solve various physiotherapy problems.
We will guide you to become a competent and reflective practitioner who takes responsibility for your own continued professional development. You will learn to deliver ethical and effective physiotherapy services in different healthcare settings. Some of the things you will study include:
Human anatomy and physiology
Professionalism in healthcare
Musculoskeletal conditions
Cardiovascular respiratory conditions
Paediatrics
Exercise therapy
Movement analysis
Mental health
Chronic pain
End of life care
The military human
Research methods
A key element of the course is applying your learning on professional placements each year. Experienced Physiotherapists will supervise you as you complete 1,000 hours of placement in different clinical, health and social care settings. This will give you experience working across the profession, and with various different conditions and patients. During Year 2 there may be the opportunity to complete your placement abroad. This is a great chance to experience a different healthcare system, meet new friends and make lifelong memories.
Because this degree is accredited by the CSP and validated by the HCPC, you will meet the requirements for registration with both organisations when you complete the course. This will allow you to practise under the title of Chartered Physiotherapist.
Modules
Modules may include:
Level 1:
Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice
Exercise Rehabilitation & Health Promotion
Professional Development
Practice Placement
Level 2:
Specialisms of Physiotherapy
Research Methods
Practice Placements 2, 3 & 4
Level 3:
Dissertation
Employability & Service Development
Advancing Practice
Practice placements 5 & 6
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