PHYSIOTHERAPY BSC (HONS)

Programme overview

Why choose this programme?

At the only UK university based on a hospital site, you’ll study in a clinical setting and work alongside different healthcare students and professionals. We’ve run this course for twenty years, so we know exactly what it takes to prepare students for this rewarding role.

You’ll develop expertise in anatomy, physiology and movement, as well as therapeutic exercise, manual techniques and health promotion. Carrying out your own research is part of your studies too. Past students have looked at everything from the reliability of worn technology to the effect of saddle height on cycling injury.

To help you go further in your career, we’ll also help you develop your professional skills such as communication. For example, you might be asked to prepare a presentation on a typical scenario such as the management of a child with cystic fibrosis.

On our HCPC and CSP accredited degree, learning is hands-on. Our teaching takes place in simulated environments, including our Physio Lab. Here you’ll find hospital beds, stairs and other equipment used in practice. You’ll also explore how the human body works through practical sessions in our Anatomy Suite.

To prepare you for placement, you’ll use equipment on other students and manikins. You’ll practise measuring range of movement and applying active cycle of breathing techniques as well as more advanced techniques, such as suctioning, use of non-invasive ventilation and joint mobilisation. During your placements you'll be able to build therapeutic relationships with patients and work collaboratively with them to identify the most appropriate intervention based on each person's needs and circumstances. This could include prescribing walking aids, exercise prescription or using hoists or a hydrotherapy pool.
Why choose this course?

- You will undergo a 30 weeks on placement, treating patients under supervision both in hospital and community settings to apply your skills and prepare for your career as a physiotherapist.

- We offer the opportunity to complete one of your placements in a different country.

- We are accredited by HCPC and CSP meaning you’ll be eligible to register for professional practice when you complete the course.
With an ageing population and more people living with long-term conditions and multiple health issues, physiotherapists are in demand. As a result, career prospects are excellent, with opportunities to progress within the NHS, private practice, charities and other organisations.

Physiotherapists work in a variety of settings, including patients¿ own homes. You might care for people who suffer physical impairment as they recover in hospital. Or perhaps you¿ll work within the community, helping patients with mental health needs, learning disabilities or serious medical conditions.

When you complete this degree, you¿ll be eligible to apply for professional registration with the HCPC and become a member of the CSP. Employers in a range of areas are looking for physiotherapists including:

- Acute health and social care
- Armed forces
- Community clinics
- GP surgeries
- Health clubs
- Hospices
- Hospitals
- Housing departments
- International services
- Mental health services
- Older people¿s services
- Private practice
- Specialist clinics
- Sports clubs
- Voluntary organisations.

There are many exciting opportunities for career advancement, further study or research, including further postgraduate study at City St George¿s, for example, on our MSc Advanced Clinical Practice programme.