Modules

YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4) This year provides a grounding in the basic assessment of a patient across core areas in which physiotherapists work. It includes an introduction to professionalism, communication, clinical practice in the form of a placement and research. You will be learning along side Occupational Therapy, Paramedic Science and Operating Department Practice Students. MODULES Building Physiotherapy Practice 1 Foundations in Research Building Physiotherapy Practice 2 and Placement 1 Foundations of Professional Practice YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) This year builds upon knowledge and understanding in Level 4 to move towards management in core areas of physiotherapy including complex conditions and the development of evidence in practice. MODULES Evidence in Practice Care of People with Complex Conditions Developing Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Practice Developing Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice Developing Neurological Physiotherapy Practice Professional Placement 2 YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6) This year culminates in a dissertation research project alongside applying knowledge in two large clinical placements and a transition to practice module. MODULES Research for Practice Professional Placement 3 Professional Placement 4 Transition into Professional Practice The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Assessment method

Teaching & Assessment The Physiotherapy degree is a full-time course (5 days a week needed for a combination of independent learning and lecturer-led sessions) and it is expected that you attend all sessions and complete all pre and post sessional preparation work and self-directed study. To ensure success on this programme of study, you will need to fully engage in the pre and post session preparation work. This allows you to gain the most possible from face-to-face teaching.  Assessment is varied and is undertaken in the form of written academic work, practical objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE), placement pass/fail and VIVA – verbal examinations. Practical assessments will take the form of case studies with models where you will demonstrate assessment and treatment skills along side demonstrating your theoretical knowledge. Teaching and learning We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available. In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Health and Care Professions Council
• Physiotherapy, Chartered Society of