Buckinghamshire New University
UCAS Code: PHYS | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
A typical offer will require a UCAS Tariff score between 112-136 points; or an Access to Higher Education qualification (minimum of 45 Level 3 credits, with 18 at Distinction and 27 at Merit) which must be in a science-based subject. You will find it beneficial if you have prior knowledge of health or human science, so you will need to have previously studied a relevant subject - such as Biology, Health and Social Care, Chemistry, Psychology, Physics, Physical Education, and Sociology. In addition, you will require five GCSEs including Maths, English and Science at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent). Applicants must be physically fit and able to undertake clinical placements.
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About this course
**Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?**
Our programme will help you gain the training and qualifications to pursue an exciting career in Physiotherapy. Led by academic staff and clinicians at the forefront of their subjects, you will benefit from our innovative new facilities for teaching pre-clinical and clinical skills at our High Wycombe Campus.
Our Physiotherapy course is unique in its ability to equip you with skills in evidence-based practice, research, and leadership. A variety of assessment methods will be used to test your skills in practical or clinical contexts with the purpose of making sure you are genuinely prepared to go straight into a career in Physiotherapy after university. We focus on learning vocationally, by doing and living through work related experiences. Our lecturers are passionate about both teaching and Physiotherapy and can relate the theory in the classroom to your practice in the clinic.
**What facilities can I use?**
With fantastic facilities in the Buckinghamshire area, we are the only institution that can offer our equipment in High Wycombe. Our High Wycombe campus is located only 35 minutes from central London which makes commuting super easy and stress free. At our campus, we have purpose-built facilities, including well-equipped simulation clinics and rehabilitation teaching rooms for use by your course. We will also sign you up to our Virtual Learning Environment, which means you will have access to lots of online resources wherever you are!
**What will I study?**
Your course is accredited by the CSP and is HCPC approved. By studying this course, you will gain a specialist qualification that will help you develop into a highly skilled, evidence-based clinician. The course has been designed to train you in the guidelines, skills and requirements set out in these standards.
Teaching will utilise our specialist teaching equipment and learning spaces to undertake clinical skills training. Professional competence and clinical skills will be addressed during the programme through practical skills sessions, workshops, and problem-based learning, with online resources to support reflection. In some modules, service users will be utilised to give their perspectives on the work environment.
This will be further supported by online content and clinical placement hours during the second year of study. These clinical hours will take place in a range of settings with a variety of physiotherapists/staff to reflect the changing nature of the role and the variety of settings in which you may work. Membership of the CSP is highly recommended for all students, and this programme is designed to help you become a chartered physiotherapist, able to work to a high level within the UK and internationally.
**Career Prospects**
We see your journey with us as much more than a degree, and we are committed to supporting you to carve out the route to your chosen career and life beyond university. We will help you develop crucial skills, encouraging you to become enterprising, employable, and good business leaders. We also help you find employment after graduation. Have a look at our Careers and Employability pages.
Upon graduation, you will have the knowledge and key personal skills and attitudes necessary to pursue a successful professional career as a physiotherapist in any setting. Physiotherapists work in different areas of healthcare, including acute hospitals, primary care settings, community, and out-patient clinics. They also work in professional sport, health clubs, the commercial sector. You may also choose to set up your own practice. This degree gives you a variety of options and helps set you up for your future career.
Modules
**Year one**
**Core**
Research and Study Skills
Applied Anatomy and Assessment of the Neuromusculoskeletal System
Applied Pathophysiology
Cardio-Respiratory and Pulmonary Conditions Management and Intervention
Neurological Conditions Management and Intervention
Neuromusculoskeletal Management and Intervention
**Year two**
**Core**
Professional Practice 1
Research Methods and Evidence-Informed Practice
Practice Placement 1, 2, and 3
Physiotherapy Practice through the Life Cycle
Public Health
**Year three**
**Core**
Leadership and Management
Professional Practice 2
Practice Placement 4 and 5
Dissertation - Physiotherapy
Assessment methods
Our programme uses a modern and innovative integrated blended learning approach, using technology to support face-to-face teaching. This means you only need to come onto campus a maximum of three days in any week. Learning activities will focus on clinical skills and problem-based learning, which are further supported by lectures, e-learning, practical sessions, tutorials, and online and face-to-face seminars as appropriate.
In year one, you will typically attend three-day teaching weeks throughout the year from September to June, supported by online material, which will include webinars, videos, and discussion forums.
Early in semester one, you will attend a one-week observational placement at one of our NHS Partnership Trusts in Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas. The first Practice Placement is a 4-week (20 hours/week) simulation placement in the summer months after year one.
The second-year is a mixture of university and practice-based learning. You will complete two 6-week (40 hours/week) practice placement blocks provided by the programme in a range of settings and simulation clinics reflecting the contemporary role of physiotherapists. Most placements are in Buckinghamshire and surrounding counties, but you may be allocated to clinics throughout South-East England.
The final year is similar to year two with university and practice-based learning. You will complete one 6-week (40 hours/week) and one 5-week (40 hours/week) practice placement block to complete the professionally required 1,000 hours of practice placement.
Each module you will take on the course has at least two forms of assessment. The different assessment strategies include:
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Viva (oral examination)
Oral presentations
Written examinations
Written coursework
Portfolio
Clinical case studies
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Extra funding
There are several ways you can fund your studies, including sponsorship and student loans. You may be able to use ELCAS credits for some of our courses. We also have scholarships and bursaries to help support our students.
The Uni
High Wycombe Campus
School of Health and Social Care Professions
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