This dynamic two year course gives you the knowledge, skills and placement experiences to become a contemporary physiotherapist with a masters qualification. The contemporary curriculum considers the care settings primary, secondary and tertiary to reflect modern patient centred healthcare. Research will underpin practice including a focus on leadership and innovation. You’ll be exposed to seven different placements, usually starting from the first semester, providing you the opportunity of gaining hands-on experience and practical knowledge.
2:1 degree classification or above in an undergraduate degree in a science* or a healthcare related subject
And students would have studied successfully at level 6 or above in the five years prior to commencement on the physiotherapy programme
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With a growing demand for physiotherapists, you’ll have the opportunity to work for the NHS or in the private sector.
Often, you’ll begin your career in the NHS in a rotational role, learning key skills and gaining experience across different areas of practice before specialising. The different specialities can include cardiac and respiratory care, neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
Physiotherapists work across a range of settings including intensive care and outpatient units, the community, sports clubs or children’s centres.
Core modules:
Placement 1 Everyone Counts
Professionalism and Preparation for Physiotherapy
Placement 2 Compassion, Respect and Dignity
Placement 3 Improving Lives
Placement 5 Working Together for Patients
Physiotherapy in Primary Care
Physiotherapy in Secondary Care
Physiotherapy in Tertiary Care
Research to Support Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Advancing Skills and Leadership
Understanding Rehabilitation
Complex Patients and Health Care Policy
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