Physiotherapy
University of Bradford
UCAS Code: B160 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Bradford
UCAS Code: B160 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
128 UCAS tariff points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Health Professions or Science with at least 12 credits in Biology which must be at minimum grade Distinction.
128 UCAS tariff points overall and three Higher Level subjects at 7,6,5 to include Biology at HL6. Applicants must also meet English Language and Mathematics requirements at HL3 or SL4.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applicants will need to successfully complete Anatomy/Physiology Units and these units must be included within the BTEC Extended Diploma
As UCAS tariff to include a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers including grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Sports Science or PE
UCAS Tariff
128 UCAS Tariff points from 3 A levels (or equivalent) plus GCSE at grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics. Level 2 equivalences are accepted
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About this course
Physiotherapy plays an essential role in the overall health and well-being of a wide range of patients. Physiotherapists work with a diverse caseload across all healthcare settings, often as part of multidisciplinary teams.
As a student at Bradford you’ll develop the skills you need to take a key role in the management of both acute and long term conditions, helping restore and maintain function and activity, and prevent of injury or illness.
The Bradford approach emphasises the integration and application of theory and practice to produce an adaptable, innovative graduate with excellent professional skills who can use a research based, evaluative, problem solving approach to physiotherapy practice.
You will develop strong leadership skills enabling you to manage and lead teams often working in emerging roles with new providers.
**Professional accreditation**
This course is approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the statutory body for Allied Health Professionals. By the end of your studies, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC, and will be eligible to apply for full membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
The Physiotherapy and Sport Rehabilitation team at the University of Bradford has been recognised nationally with a Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) from AdvanceHE, the most prestigious team award available for learning and teaching in Higher Education.
Modules
Year 1
Personal and Professional Development 1 (Core)
Investigating Health (Core)
Health Promotion and Public Health (Core)
Clinical Knowledge Foundations (Core)
Foundations of Clinical Assessment (Core)
Exercise Theory and Prescription (Core)
Year 2
BSc year 2 practice placement A (Core)
BSc year 2 practice placement B (Core)
Fundamentals of Assessment and Rehabilitation (Core)
Developing Physiotherapy Practice (Core)
Critical Analysis of Research (Core)
Personal and Professional Development 2 (Core)
Final Year
BSc practice placement Year 3 A
BSc practice placement Year 3 B
Complex Case Management
Leadership and Management
Employability
Research Proposal
Practice Placement Hours
Assessment methods
The programme uses a diverse range of assessment strategies that accommodate different learning styles. These include:
-continuous assessment of competence-based clinical skills
-practical assessments that are designed to mirror the clinical environment
-assessments that require you to demonstrate academic writing skills
-a common assessment tool for practice placements, used collaboratively with three universities in the region
-group and individual presentation tasks
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University of Bradford
School of Allied Health Professions and Midwifery
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