BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is a rewarding healthcare profession which involves working with people to restore movement and function when someone has an injury, illness or other disability. Physiotherapists work with people of all ages and are involved in the management of people presenting with different health conditions eg arthritis, stroke, heart disease, sports injuries.

This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to practise as a registered physiotherapist in the private or public healthcare sector.

In the first two years of study you will gain an understanding of the basic and applied sciences which underpin physiotherapy, as well as developing patient management and therapeutic skills. Part of your learning will take place in a variety of ‘real’ healthcare settings where you will be supported by an experienced, registered physiotherapist. You will work (under supervision) with patients, their carers and/or families and with other health and social care professionals who may be involved in their care. Practice-based learning in Year Three takes place at sites across Scotland and students are required to cover any associated costs.

In the final year, you will work in small groups to undertake a relevant physiotherapy project. Projects are designed to enhance knowledge and skills which will be valuable in the workplace. All project teams will have a dedicated supervisor to guide the process.

We have implemented an Interprofessional Education (IPE) focus within all of our UG healthcare courses to help produce graduates who are confident in their own professional identity but with additional skills that will allow them to work as effective team members. The IPE component will develop your mutual understanding of roles, expertise and values of other team members; skills and strategies in working in teams; problem solving, team decision making skills; role flexibility; and ability to learn from others.
Structure:This is a four year, full time course. You will complete a range of modules (University based and practice-based), as outlined, and complete a project in your fourth year

• You will be part of a relatively small cohort and have a dedicated Personal Tutor who will follow your progress and offer guidance throughout all University-based and practice-based learning experiences.
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  Placement: Placements take place at a variety of sites across Scotland. It may be possible for you to undertake a single, elective, practice based placement outside the UK.
  Professional Registration: You will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and to apply for membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy