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

Shared campus with one of the largest teaching hospitals in the UK

Shared learning with students training to be doctors, nurses, radiographers, and paramedics (interprofessional education)

Opportunity to learn anatomy by prosection and dissection of cadavers

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

Our teaching staff have years of experience as physiotherapists

Careers advice embedded into our teaching

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.

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.

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Year oneModules

Interprofessional Education Programme

Assessment, Structure and Function: introduces the physiology and biomechanics of human structure and function and associated physiotherapy assessment skills

Factors Influencing Professional Practice: introduces professional skills, critical thinking and foundation research skills for healthcare practice

Pathology, Health Promotion and Rehabilitation: introduces common pathology in physiotherapy practice and outlines the role of the physiotherapist in rehabilitation and health promotion

Year twoModules/placements

Integrating Clinical Concepts

Research Methods

Management of Neuromusculoskeletal Dysfunction

Management of Complex Cardiorespiratory Dysfunction

Neurological Rehabilitation

Three, five-week clinical and practical placements

Year threeModules/placements

Biology 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.

FeesNHS Bursary-funded programme: all UK students are entitled to have their fees paid and receive a means-tested bursary.

£12,595 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.

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Entry requirementsIf 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 equivalentA* to C except for Maths, Science and English Language which must be at least grade B

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 equivalentA Levels

ABB

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

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

Full award diploma

655 at Higher Level (HL)

555 at Standard Level (SL)

Biology or Human Biology (at HL)

Mathematics and English Language (at SL)

Access diploma

Full award diploma (Access to Science)

60 credits at level 3

30 credits at distinction

15 credits at merit

30 science-related credits specifically Biological and Health Sciences graded at distinction or merit, excludes Sociology

With the exception of GCSE equivalents (where required), any other level 3 credits outside the 60 credit diploma will not be accepted.

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

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

75% overall with at least 75% in parts 1, 2 and 3 of the Biology modules

AGNVQ Science at distinction

Plus A Level (A2) Biology or Human Biology at grade B

Extended National Diploma in Science, overall grades distinction, distinction, distinction

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14-19 Diploma

Birkbeck College Certificate in Life Science

Advanced GNVQ

National Diploma (BTEC)

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

All results must be received and verified by us by 1 September of the year of entry.

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

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

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

2.2 Honours or higher

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

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.

(International English Language Testing System) 7.0 overall (including 7.0 in written element, and no section less than 6.5)*

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 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

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.

Satisfactory clearance in both, including immunisation against Hepatitis B, MMR, Meningitis, TB and Chicken Pox.

If you belong to a registered professional body please provide details at interview.

Application and interviewPlease 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.

Open University

Cambridge Pre-U Diploma

Scottish Highers

Irish Leaving Certificate

Undergraduate degree (science related)

Undergraduate degree (non science related)

Foundation Degree

IELTS

Pearsons test

Work experience

Personal Statement

Health and Police screening

Professional registration

Other essential criteria

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A Levels or equivalent

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GCSEs or equivalent

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is not English

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