Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) / 2014
By combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience, this course explores concepts, principles and theories of anatomy, physiology, movement, therapeutic exercise, electro-physical modalities and health promotion. Graduates leave equipped with the knowledge, understanding and assessment and treatment skills they need to work as an effective physiotherapist.
At one of our lectures, we were visited by a spinal injury patient. Listening to the patient’s story, hearing about their symptoms and seeing first-hand the reality of their injury was a memorable experience that consolidated my passion for physiotherapy. Gabriela Vazquez Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) Second Year
Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) Three years, full time Apply through UCAS code B160, institution code S49 UCAS deadline is 15 January UK, EU and international citizens may apply Accreditation: Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, and Health and Care Professions Council Highlights
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Shared campus with one of the largest teaching hospitals in the UK
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Shared learning with students training to be doctors, nurses, radiographers, and paramedics (interprofessional education)
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Opportunity to learn anatomy by prosection and dissection of cadavers
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This course is taught in partnership with Kingston University. You will benefit from a large, multi-faculty experience combined with the health science expertise offered by St George’s, University of London
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Our teaching staff have years of experience as physiotherapists
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Careers advice embedded into our teaching
Learning
Teaching methods include classroom based learning, simulated practical exercises, case based learning, individual and group working and clinical placements. You also benefit from the support of a personal tutor, peer-group learning and a range of web-based learning materials and online discussion forums. Clinical placements are undertaken in a variety of healthcare environments, including acute NHS hospital trusts, community-based services, mental health trusts, and private hospitals. The supervised, hands-on experience you get with patients on placement is the best and only way to consolidate your learning. On placement, you might specialise in neurological or cardiorespiratory and musculoskeletal work, in amputee rehabilitation, paediatrics or orthopaedics. In year one, you get a feel for what’s coming by visiting third-years out on placement. Assessed, five-week clinical placement blocks come in years two and three.
Degree structure
Clinical placement sites often include: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust Kingston Hospital NHS Trust Your first year is primarily university based and involves studying alongside medical, radiography, healthcare science and biomedical students. This collaborative interprofessional education helps you develop invaluable communication and team-working skills. Years two and three combine academic modules and clinical practice based on robust scientific evidence. As you learn to integrate the theory with core practical skills, you also learn how to manage the rehabilitation of patients with the help of our specialist clinicians. A comprehensive research project in year three also puts your analytical skills to the test, and clinical placements require you to work at high levels of safety, competency and autonomy.
Year one Taught
Modules Interprofessional Education Programme
Taught
Assessment, Structure and Function: introduces the physiology and biomechanics of human structure and function and associated physiotherapy assessment skills
Taught
Factors Influencing Professional Practice: introduces professional skills, critical thinking and foundation research skills for healthcare practice
Taught
Pathology, Health Promotion and Rehabilitation: introduces common pathology in physiotherapy practice and outlines the role of the physiotherapist in rehabilitation and health promotion
Year two Modules/placements Taught Taught Taught Taught Taught Clinical Taught Taught Taught Taught Clinical Assessing your progress
Your future
Integrating Clinical Concepts Research Methods Management of Neuromusculoskeletal Dysfunction Management of Complex Cardiorespiratory Dysfunction Neurological Rehabilitation Three, five-week clinical and practical placements
Year three Modules/placements Biolog y of Cancer Physiotherapy in Context Interprofessional Debate/Management Critical Reflection and Reasoning Three, five-week clinical and practical placements Methods include a combination of written and practical examinations, academic coursework (including reports and presentations) and assessment of clinical skills whilst on placement. In your final year, we ask you to produce a problem-based report on an aspect of interdisciplinary practice and a poster related to holistic patient management and physiotherapy practice. Graduates must apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council, which provides a license to practice. Once qualified, you can choose to work in a wide range of settings, from paediatrics to care of older people, occupational health or intensive care. As you gain experience, you may opt to specialise in certain medical conditions. There are many exciting opportunities for career advancement, further study or research, including further postgraduate study at St George’s.
Fees UK/EU International
NHS Bursary-funded programme: all UK students are entitled to have their fees paid and receive a means-tested bursary. ÂŁ12,595 p/a* *2013 entry fees are subject to annual review and change. Bursaries are available for international students check with your local government authority for further information.
Entry requirements If you meet the minimum requirements set out below, you will be called for interview. With the exception of GCSEs, all qualifications must be completed within a five-year period including year of application.
GCSEs or equivalent Grades
A* to C except for Maths, Science and English Language which must be at least grade B
Subjects
A minimum of eight GCSE subjects to include English Language, Maths and Double Award, or three separate Sciences If you studied under an educational system that did not include GCSEs we will consider your academic record at the equivalent stage. However we will not accept Adult Literacy and Numeracy or Functional Maths in lieu of GCSEs.
A Levels or equivalent A Levels Grades
ABB
Subjects
Three A2 Level subjects to include Biology or Human Biology and one other science, General Studies, PE and Key Skills not accepted A levels must be completed over two years, although modular re-sits will be considered
Adjusted criteria
If you are offering grades lower than ABB, your application will be considered if this achievement is 60% higher than the average performance of your school/college International Baccalaureate
Award
Full award diploma
Scores
655 at Higher Level (HL) 555 at Standard Level (SL)
Subjects
Biology or Human Biology (at HL) Mathematics and English Language (at SL) Access diploma
Award
Full award diploma (Access to Science)
Scores
60 credits at level 3
Grades
30 credits at distinction 15 credits at merit
Subjects
30 science-related credits specifically Biological and Health Sciences graded at distinction or merit, excludes Sociology
Additional credits
With the exception of GCSE equivalents (where required), any other level 3 credits outside the 60 credit diploma will not be accepted.
Other
If no GCSE English Language and Maths, you must gain 12 level 3 GCSE English equivalent credits and 12 level 2 GCSE Maths equivalent credits in addition to the 60 credit diploma. Course transcript and/or syllabus may need to be provided. All units must be verified GCSE equivalent by the local Open College Network London Region (OCNLR). Other qualifications
14-19 Diploma
Minimum Grade B overall in Full Diploma in one of the following lines of learning:
Society, Health and Development; Sport and Active Leisure; Public Services
Plus Additional and Specialist Learning: A Level (A2) in either Biology or Human Biology
Birkbeck College 75% overall with at least 75% in parts 1, 2 and 3 of the Biology modules Certificate in Life Science Advanced GNVQ
AGNVQ Science at distinction Plus A Level (A2) Biology or Human Biology at grade B
National Diploma (BTEC)
Extended National Diploma in Science, overall grades distinction, distinction, distinction
GCSEs or equivalent
A Levels or equivalent > IB English language > Access diploma > i f first language > Other qualifications is not English
Open University
120 Units at level 1 and 2
Level 1: Exploring Science module, 60 units Level 2: Human Biology module, 30 units Any other module, 30 units
Other essential criteria > work experience > personal statement > health screening > police screening
All results must be received and verified by us by 1 September of the year of entry.
Cambridge Pre-U Diploma Overall score of 64 and no subject less than M2 Candidates offering combination of A Levels and Pre-U: three principal subjects with grades D3, M2, M2 including Biology and GPR Scottish Highers
Five B grades at Higher Level including English Language, Maths and Science ABB at Advanced Higher Level including Biology or Human Biology and at least one other science
Irish Leaving Certificate
A2, A2, B2, B2, B2 at Higher Level including English, Maths and Biology or Human Biology Applicants should list their Junior Certificates on UCAS form
Undergraduate degree (science related)
2.2 Honours or higher
Undergraduate degree (non science related)
2.1 Honours or 2.2 Honours plus A Level (A2) in Biology or Human Biology at grade B or an Access to Science course
Foundation Degree
Minimum overall score 75% in health related subject
English language If English is not your first language while studying, evidence of your proficiency must be dated within the last two years. IELTS
(International English Language Testing System) 7.0 overall (including 7.0 in written element, and no section less than 6.5)*
Pearsons test
67 overall (including 67 in written element, and no section less than 61)* *Applicants who have sat the examination more than twice in one year will not be considered.
Other essential criteria Work experience
Work or voluntary experience in a medical or health-related field; and an ability to demonstrate a broad awareness of the scope of physiotherapy. For further information on work experience please visit the ‘Experience it’ section at www.tasteofmedicine.com
Personal Statement
You must demonstrate interest in, and commitment to, working with people; able to identify relevant transferable skills that would make you a good physiotherapist; demonstrate a broad awareness of the scope of physiotherapy; and an ability to reflect on work experience.
Health and Police screening
Satisfactory clearance in both, including immunisation against Hepatitis B, MMR, Meningitis, TB and Chicken Pox.
Professional registration
If you belong to a registered professional body please provide details at interview.
Application and interview Please apply through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) by 15 January (the year of entry). www.ucas.com Interviews are held after the application closing date.
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