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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
Sep 2027
3 Year
The human body is a complex machine, but what happens when movement becomes a challenge? This course trains the next generation of physiotherapists to use scientific knowledge and patient-assessment in helping to improve the physical well-being of their patients or optimising sports professionals’ physical performance. Brunel’s Physiotherapy course is designed to be hands-on and practical. Our Mary Seacole Building is purpose-built for Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. The rooms reflect the type of clinical environments that you will work in when you graduate and you’ll learn your practical skills here as you’ll have the opportunity to practice on patients visiting the university and on your fellow students. This means that you’ll be confident and experienced in time for your first placement. At Brunel we understand the value of making the most of your 1,000 hours of clinical experience. By starting placements in year two, you’ll be able to fully immerse yourself and practice the skills you have learned in year one. Your placements will all be practical learning experiences, not just observational. You’ll study modules covering a vast range of specialist areas within physiotherapy. You’ll learn the skills necessary to analyse patient symptoms and develop treatment plans. You’ll also learn to assess the effectiveness of your treatments. This is a skill which is vital to working as a physiotherapist. Our graduates are equipped with a strong scientific foundation and the practical skills required to be first-rate physiotherapists. This is reflected in our employment figures with 100 per cent of our physiotherapy students being in work or study six months after graduating.
Normal structure and function of the lumbar spine, pelvis and lower limb; foundation for musculoskeletal modules.
Theoretical basis of human movement, function, exercise prescription and motor learning; selecting, delivering and evaluating exercise programmes.
Basic system physiology and pathological processes affecting the musculoskeletal system through trauma or disease.
Normal structure and function of the cervical spine, thorax and upper limb.
Professional standards of conduct and ethics (HCPC); four pillars of physiotherapy practice; the NHS compared with international and private healthcare.
First of two musculoskeletal examination and treatment modules; pathologies and conditions of the lumbar spine, pelvis and lower limb.
Normal respiratory physiology and pathophysiology of common respiratory disease; assessment and physiotherapy skills for acute and chronic respiratory symptoms.
Second practically oriented musculoskeletal module relating theory of dysfunction to clinical practice.
Apply basic examination, assessment and treatment skills across health disorders; informed intervention decisions and professional skills.
Apply basic examination, assessment and treatment skills across health disorders; discuss effectiveness and limits of knowledge.
Theoretical basis of skills needed for practical placements and compliance with clinical setting policies.
Communication skills such as breaking bad news, education of service users and the multi-professional team, social determinants of care, leadership and reflective practice.
Scope of neurological physiotherapy; pathological, physical, psychological and social implications of neurological dysfunction; assessment, clinical reasoning and evidence for interventions.
Cardiovascular physiology and pathologies; managing and rehabilitating cardiac and amputation patients and cardiovascular health promotion.
Evidence-based practice and the research process and its role in practice.
Pathophysiology of the critically ill patient; assessment and physiotherapy skills integrating learning in the context of multiple pathologies.
Further clinical skills with increasing autonomy, accountability and interprofessional communication across more complex patients.
Build on earlier placements with increasing autonomy and clinical leadership across a range of settings.
Build on earlier placements with increasing autonomy, accountability and transferable skills across a range of settings.
Physical, psychological and sociological development across the lifespan: children, pelvic health, middle and older age, multimorbidity and palliative care.
Workforce development, career planning, healthcare policy and leadership skills for self, others and service development.
Systematic understanding of literature in a physiotherapy-relevant subject leading to a literature review and feasible research proposal.
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