Physiotherapy BSc(Hons)
Facts about Physiotherapy
| Year of entry | 2012 |
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| Qualification | BSc(Hons) |
| Application route | 3 years full time: apply through UCAS to St George's, University of London, institution code S49 (course code B160). |
| Modules | Module Listing |
| As a result of the recent NHS London tender process the Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences has been awarded preferred bidder status for the Physiotherapy BSc(Hons) programme for September 2012 entry. Applications are being processed as normal and offers will be made from the beginning of April 2012. |
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About this course
Why choose this course?
This degree, awarded by the University of London, provides the theoretical knowledge and practical experience you will need for a career as a physiotherapist. Once you successfully complete the course you will be eligible for membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and for registration with the Health Professions Council.
What will you study?
You will gain the knowledge and skills necessary for clinical practice, developing assessment and treatment skills. You will study the relevant concepts, principles and theories of anatomy, physiology, movement studies, therapeutic exercise, electrophysical modalities and health promotion. You will develop clinical reasoning and critical evaluation in relation to current practice. Clinical work placements enable you to explore and integrate your knowledge and skills.
Module listing
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules. See also the course structure on St George's, University of London website.
Year 1
- Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice
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Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice
The module aims to introduce:
- The fundamental principles of physiotherapy practice
- Applied anatomy
- Biomechanics
- Movement analysis
- Physiology and pathology
- Psychological and social aspects of healthcare
- Introduction to the core themes of physiotherapy practice
- Reflection and self evaluation
- Interprofessional Foundation Programme
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Interprofessional Foundation Programme
The module aims to introduce students to working and learning with each other. The module teaches the foundation skills for professional practice such as communication skills alongside relevant anatomy and clinical sciences relevant to all students. In this module you will be learning alongside other healthcare students (medicine, diagnostic and therapeutic radiography and biomedical science).
Year 2
- Integrating Clinical Concepts
- Research Methods
- Clinical and practice placements
- Management of Musculoskeletal, Neurological and Cardio-respiratory Dysfunction
Year 3
- Research in Practice
- Physiotherapy in Context
- Interprofessional Debate/Management
- Critical Reflection and Reasoning
- Clinical and practice placements
