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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
High Wycombe Campus
Full Time
Sep 2027
3 Year
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 ProspectsWe 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.
Using evidence-based practice as a platform, you will develop the ability to search for and identify suitable literature, begin to examine the quality of evidence and start to apply that knowledge to clinical studies.
Develop an understanding of neuromusculoskeletal anatomy and common pathologies/injuries of the upper limb, lower limb, and trunk. This module will also develop your ability to perform a safe and effective neuromusculoskeletal assessment for such pathologies/injuries.
This module focuses firstly on developing a comprehensive understanding of aspects of biological science involving normal human anatomy and physiology as relates to the neuromuscular, cardio vascular and respiratory systems. Secondly, common pathologies are addressed and explored to achieve an in-depth understanding of relevant pathophysiology. Thirdly, you are taught a wide range of foundational clinical assessment strategies linked directly to these systems and problems.
This module focuses on the skills that physiotherapists need in relation to the management and rehabilitation of persons with cardiorespiratory and pulmonary conditions in an acute medical/surgical setting as well as in individuals with chronic and multiple pathologies. The skills include the use of exercise, manual techniques, and appropriate equipment. Content is highly practical, engaging online theoretical content and face-to-face teaching, in addition to practical sessions following a problem-based learning structure.
Explore the anatomy and physiology of the central and peripheral nervous system and examine the current evidence in the rehabilitation of neurological conditions. This module includes the pathology, physiotherapeutic assessment and management of the central nervous system disorders and related peripheral nervous system disorders.
This module explores and develops the fundamental clinical reasoning, problem-solving and practical clinical skills necessary for the student to manage common musculoskeletal conditions of the upper limb, lower limb, and spine.
This module prepares you for Professional life as a Physiotherapist. Content will focus on current trends in Physiotherapy, leadership, professional standards, and the individuals own personal responsibilities to maintain registration and to provide high levels of care.
This module will enable you to develop a conceptual understanding of research methods and approaches and evaluate the contribution to the advancement of knowledge in their field of practice.
This is a work-based practice module. This module comprises of three practice-based placements. Each student will undertake one 4-week (20 hours/week) and two 6-week (40 hours/week) placement blocks, to provide 560 of the 1000 hours required to apply for professional membership with the CSP.
This module will enable you to recognise and safely manage seriously ill children and older adults. Although the core content is focused on recognition and management of the seriously ill child and older adults, you will also learn other essential skills, for example, assessment and triage skills, team working, understanding environmental and personal factors.
Introduction to the UK’s current public health priorities. Within the module, you will examine concepts of health education and health promotion in relation the individual, communities and populations. The learners will explore different examples of public health activities.
The module will develop skills and knowledge of contemporary leadership and management. It will examine the environment in which organisations function and the culture and professional standards that operate within the organisation. It will offer the potential for self-development as a leader and enable you to challenge assumptions and think in new and innovative ways.
Build on your Level 4 and 5 learning and develop the clinical, research and leadership skills needed in professional physiotherapy practice. You’ll evaluate research and evidence used in physiotherapy and explore practice across primary, secondary and tertiary care. You’ll also reflect on your own practice and develop your professional profile around your chosen area of physiotherapy.
This is a work-based practice module. This module comprises of two practice-based placements. You will undertake one 6-week and one 5-week (40 hours/week) placement blocks, to provide 440 hours completing the 1000 hours required to apply for professional membership with the CSP.
This module requires you to evaluate and produce an independent piece of research under the guidance of a member of the academic staff. The research topic will be chosen in consultation with the research project coordinator and staff members within the school.
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