Physiotherapy – (B.Sc.)

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The BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree constitutes an exciting and innovative modular programme, delivered full-time over three-years or as an accelerated part-time course over four years. This degree has been designed to prepare you for professional autonomy and excellence in practice.
Outlines of the module and the assessment tools used in each module are given below. In order to fully appreciate this information you may find it useful to refer to the study schema link.

Note The assessment tools reflect the learning outcomes and aims of each individual module.

In addition:

* All modules are core to the curriculum. Therefore all modules are compulsory.
* All students will normally be allowed two attempts to pass a module.

Applicants should be aware that the programme is delivered over a period of three terms per year. The course is intense, the volume of learning is high and all students must be ready to assume responsibility for their own learning. It may be necessary for some students to develop or improve upon their learning skills and strategies.

Full-time students should expect campus-based studies from 9 am to 4 pm and occasionally 5 pm on 5 days a week. On Wednesdays classes usually end at lunchtime to allow students time for sport and recreation in the afternoon. Where possible teaching will finish at lunchtime on Fridays, but this is not always possible.

Part-time students should expect campus-based studies from 9 am to 4/5 pm on 2 days per week. These days are set each year to enable students to plan their work commitments around their University studies. However when on placement in Years 2, 3 and 4 of the course, part-time students will be required to work a series of 5 day / 30 hour weeks (refer to course schema for further information).

Note: This course may involve regular access to children and/or vulnerable adults, also known as regulated activity. Where this is the case, students will be legally required to register with the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) which is administered by the Independent Safeguarding Authority. The Independent Safeguarding Authority has recently been established as a single agency to monitor all individuals who want to work or volunteer with vulnerable people. Registration with the scheme will cost £64, as a one off payment, which will cover both the cost of registration and a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check. Following successful registration you will be issued with an ISA Registration Number which will stay with you for the rest of your career. The University will send further instructions on registering with the VBS as part of the admissions process. For further guidance please email admissions@brunel.ac.uk.

Teaching and LearningOur primary aim is to combine a thorough professional education with academic excellence. We use a variety of teaching and learning methods throughout the course including lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions (22-24 students per group), study guides and computer based learning packages.

In Year 1, learning is largely 'lecturer led' but as you progress through the course you will notice a shift towards self-directed learning. An increased ability to perform literature searches and critically appraise the evidence base facilitates the move towards student centred learning. These skills are necessary for continued professional development after qualifying.

A total of 3 modules are taught alongside other health students including students of occupational therapy and social work. This learning environment provides an opportunity to explore common areas of study in depth and how patient out-comes can be enhanced by a multidisciplinary team approach.

AssessmentA variety of assessment tools will be used in order to best reflect the content and learning aims of modules. Assessment will therefore include unseen written exams, written assignments, practical exams, literature reviews and a project proposal.

All modules must be passed in order to proceed through the course. Normally students will have two attempts at passing each assessment. Grades from modules in Years 2 and 3 (plus 4 if part-time) contribute to degree classification.

Generally, campus based studies will be examined during the third term of each year.

Refer to course content to view the specific assessment tools used in each module.