Physiotherapists are healthcare professionals who use personcentred approaches to make a difference to people’s lives. Physiotherapists work in a wide range of settings and focus on the management and prevention of problems relating to movement and function across the life-span. In Year One you will study a range of modules that will equip you with the basic knowledge and skills for physiotherapy practice. Topics covered include: anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, aspects of psychology, professional practice, basic assessment skills, common physiotherapy interventions and evidence based practice. A short foundation placement will introduce you to the application of theory into practice. In Year Two further modules will expand your skills relating to cardiorespiratory, neurological and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. You will broaden your understanding of health and wellbeing and the role of the allied health professional in influencing health behaviour change. You will be encouraged to develop your skills for critical thinking and using information to support your studies. A further placement will give you the opportunity to continue your learning in practice. Year Three develops your skills further to look at the management of people with more complex conditions. You will broaden your awareness of healthcare and challenge your understanding of health education and promotion. Two further placements will expand your practice knowledge. In the final year, you will consolidate your practical, theoretical and professional skills through university and practice based learning (PBL) placements. You will explore how the development of leadership, innovation and entrepreneurial skills can contribute to meeting the challenges of contemporary health and social care. In addition you will work with a project supervisor to plan, carry out and evaluate a small scale research project. Across all four years part of your learning will take place in a variety of real health and social care settings. You will work (supported by a registered physiotherapist) with patients, their carers and families, and with other health and social care professionals. These practice-based placements are invaluable and will enrich your learning in all levels of the course. You may be placed at sites across Scotland, and will be required to cover any associated travel and accommodation costs. Physiotherapy is a demanding course and we recommend that you research the career thoroughly and consider work shadowing before you come to QMU.

Year One •Becoming an Allied Health Professional •Finding Your Academic Voice •Principles of Rehabilitation •Developing Resilience in Self and Others •Foundations of Physiotherapy 1 •Introduction to Practice-based Learning inc. two weeks PBL Year Two •Foundations of Physiotherapy 2 •Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy •Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1 •Behaviour Change •Neurological Physiotherapy •Developing a Spirit of Inquiry •Practice-based Learning 1 inc. six weeks of PBL Year Three •Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2 •Theoretical and Clinical Approaches to Multidisciplinary Team Working •Understanding and Appraising the Evidence for Practice •Advancement of Clinical Management •Active Citizenship •Investigation of Practice •Practice-based Learning 2 inc. 12 weeks PBL Year Four •Public Health Practice for Physiotherapy •Professional Skills Development •Leadership and Enterprise for Practice •Applying Skills of Critical Enquiry (project) •Practice based Learning 3 inc. 11 weeks of PBL The modules listed here are correct at time of posting (April 2021) but may differ slightly to those offered in 2022. Please check provider's course webpages for updates.

You will be taught in lectures, seminars, practical workshops and laboratories. Outside these timetabled sessions you will be expected to continue learning through both directed and self-directed study. You will be assessed using a range of methods including practical exams and written course work at the end of each module or semester. For full details see the course entry on our website. Please see below for an idea of teaching, learning and assessment for this course for 2020 entry. 2021 information will be added o the course provider webpage when it is available.

Health and Care Professions Council

Physiotherapy, Chartered Society of

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: B160

Institution code: Q25

Campus Name: Queen Margaret University

Campus code:

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

We accept many different qualifications, but cannot list them all here. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information or advice if you are thinking of taking a course of study. We welcome applications from international and EU applicants and you can find information on specific entry requirements by country here: https://www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/international-students/information-for-your-country/. We also welcome applications from mature students, or people holding qualifications such as Access courses or OU modules. The Scottish Wider Access Partnership (SWAP) offers a range of local Access courses and those that are accepted for entry are listed here: https://www.qmu.ac.uk/college-qualifications

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails

IELTS with an overall score equivalent to 6.0 and with no individual component less than 6.0.

QMU English Language Requirements

https://www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/international-students/english-language-requirements/

Student satisfaction : 78%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 55%

Go onto work and study: 80%

Scotland	1820.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
EU	15500.0	Year 1
International	15500.0	Year 1

Students from England, Northern Ireland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland: full-time fees will be charged for the first three years of study. The fourth year is free.

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