PHYSIOTHERAPY BSC (HONS) Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession that involves working with people to promote their own health and wellbeing in a wide variety of health settings, from intensive care units to Premier League sports clubs, to help restore movement and function to as near normal as possible. Our course is delivered by experienced healthcare professionals who are committed to ensuring that you develop the skills and competencies needed to become a confident and independent physiotherapist. This course will enable you to effectively assess and treat patients, continually analyse and evaluate your practice, and meet the demands of the rapidly changing health sector. The vital clinical placement aspect of the course will provide you with the practical and ‘real-world’ experiences which will help to ensure your employability after graduation. FACILITIES Your learning experience will be enhanced by state-of-the-art teaching and clinical skills facilities. The therapy practical rooms and human performance laboratory, which has a sophisticated three-dimensional motion analysis system, are key facilities you will utilise during your study. In the clinical skills area you will be introduced to the ward setting and our computerised SimMan who is used to practise the treatment of an acutely ill patient in a safe environment.
“ Clinical placements have given me a wealth of experience in many areas of physiotherapy from stroke rehabilitation, women’s health and pulmonary rehabilitation to working in an osteopath clinic learning about alternative health therapies and sports therapies.” Pamela Mackie
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PLACEMENT Seven clinical placements, starting at the end of year 1, are integrated throughout the course. This allows you to bring your experiences back into the University and enhances your learning. You will complete placements in a range of clinical areas across Scotland, under the close supervision of experienced physiotherapists. You will also have the support of University tutors who will visit you at least once during each of your placements. STUDY ABROAD The elective placement in year 3 of the course gives you the opportunity to study physiotherapy provision in another country if you wish. PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Successful completion of the course allows you to apply for registration with the Health Professions Council and membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. CAREER OPTIONS Physiotherapists work in health promotion, preventative healthcare, treatment and rehabilitation, with patients ranging from children to older people and with a variety of conditions from sports injuries to mental health issues. You will be prepared to work within a wide range of NHS and private sector environments. Further postgraduate study will enable you to explore further career opportunities; for example animal and equine physiotherapy.