University of Worcester · Full-time
Physiotherapy (Pre-registration)
Become a qualified physiotherapist in two years with this full-time course. This programme is designed for graduates who do not currently hold a physiotherapy degree. Accreditation This course is validated by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and ap…
MSc2 yearsFull-time
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School of Allied Health and Community · Subjects allied to medicine
Become a qualified physiotherapist in two years with this full-time course. This programme is designed for graduates who do not currently hold a physiotherapy degree. Accreditation This course is validated by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Successful completion of the course gives you eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC, and full professional membership of the CSP. Overview Our two-year accelerated programme is ideal for graduates who wish to become physiotherapists but do not hold an undergraduate physiotherapy degree. After building a strong foundation of anatomical knowledge, you’ll learn how to diagnose and rehabilitate across a range of conditions, as well as how to prevent illness and disease. You’ll gain substantial practical experience in our purpose-built simulation laboratories and a range of real-life clinical environments. Our team of experienced physiotherapists will supervise you on campus, and as you complete placements in different clinical, health, and social care settings. You’ll also study alongside students from our Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, and Occupational Therapy courses, providing opportunities to learn from each other and preparing you to work seamlessly in a multi-disciplinary team. Placements Over this two-year course, you’ll complete a minimum of 1,000 hours of work-based learning, ensuring you develop the practical skills needed for a successful career in physiotherapy. Your placements will allow you to experience a variety of environments, including hospitals, private practices, community care, and specialised clinics. You’ll gain familiarity with the profession and a range of patients and conditions. You’ll also complete simulation activities in our on-site facilities, including our physiotherapy lab. This means you can develop your confidence and skills in a controlled, supportive environment before applying them in a clinical setting.
Getting in
As the university states it
A typical applicant will be able to demonstrate: A degree at 2:2 or above in a relevant discipline OR degree in another subject with a level 3 qualification in Biology, Physical Education or science may be required Evidence of knowledge or experience in the research process and / or completion of an undergraduate dissertation or independent study Sufficient numeracy and literacy to meet the requirements of the course are required, for example Maths and English at Grade 4 and above. University of Worcester GCSE Maths and English equivalency tests will be accepted. See Admissions Policy for other acceptable qualifications. Applicants whose first language is not English are required to provide a language test certificate as evidence of their proficiency must ensure that it is, or is comparable to, IELTS level 7.0 with no element below 6.5 (HCPC 2017). A strong interest and demonstrated understanding of the breadth of the values, role and the skills required to be a registered Physiotherapist is necessary.
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