| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-23 | - |
| 2025-09-22 | - |
Program Overview
The BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy program at the University of Hertfordshire equips students with the knowledge and skills to become competent physiotherapists. It emphasizes a problem-based, integrated approach to learning, utilizing specialist labs, simulations, and placements in various healthcare settings. Graduates are eligible to register as physiotherapists with the HCPC and enjoy high employment rates in the NHS, private sector, and other fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- Emphasize the application of theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios.
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students.
- Prepare graduates for successful careers as professional physiotherapists.
Description:
This program emphasizes a problem-based, integrated thematic approach to learning, focusing on fundamental areas like anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, therapeutic practice, and electrotherapy. Research and inter-professional collaboration are integral components of the curriculum, encouraging active engagement in research throughout the program.
Key aspects:
- Blends theoretical and practical learning via scenario-based approaches.
- Utilizes specialist physiotherapy labs and a unique simulation unit.
- Offers placements in various healthcare settings.
- Emphasis on professional development and communication skills.
Outline:
Level 4 Modules:
- Foundations for Physiotherapy Practice (30 credits)
- Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy (15 credits)
- Neuroscience (15 credits)
- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (30 credits)
- Practice Education 1: Respect and Dignity (30 credits)
Level 5 Modules:
- Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy 2 (15 credits)
- Practice Education 2: Compassion (15 credits)
- Complex Patient Care (15 credits)
- Practice Education 3 - Everyone Counts (15 credits)
- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2 (30 credits)
- Neuroscience 2 (15 credits)
- Research Methods (15 credits)
Level 6 Modules:
- Practice Education 4: Working Together for Patients (15 credits)
- Advance Physiotherapy Practice (15 credits)
- Practice Education 5 - Making a Difference (15 credits)
- Practice Education 6: Commitment to Quality Care (15 credits)
- Physiotherapy Practice in Health and Social Care (30 credits)
- Applied Research (30 credits)
Assessment:
Assessment methods vary across modules and include:
- Practical skills demonstrations
- Written assignments
- OSCEs (Objective Structured Clinical Examinations)
- Written exams
- Presentations
Teaching:
The program features diverse teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Practical workshops
- Tutorials
- Simulations
- Guest speaker sessions
- Clinical placements
Careers:
Graduates of this program enjoy varied career opportunities within the NHS, private sector, sports, fitness, and independent sectors, both domestically and internationally.
Other:
- Program is accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Graduates are eligible to register as physiotherapists with the HCPC.
- The program boasts a 95.5% graduate employment rate within 15 months of completion.
- Students in Year 1 undertake two practice placements, totaling 204 hours.
- Years 2 and 3 involve 340 hours and 510 hours of practice placements, respectively.
- Each placement is integrated with a credit-bearing module focusing on specific NHS values.
- Placements provide valuable experience in real-world clinical settings.
- The program is designed to meet contemporary physiotherapy practice requirements.
- Students graduate with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in a dynamic and rewarding career.
UK Students Full time £9250 for the 2024/2025 academic year EU Students Full time £17750 for the 2024/2025 academic year International Students Full time £17750 for the 2024/2025 academic year
