Undergraduate Degrees

BSc Physiotherapy ( B160 )

UCAS Course Code:: B160
Duration:: 3 years
Attendance:: Full Time
Award:: Degree of Bachelor of Science
School of Study:: Allied Health Professions
Brochure:: Allied Health Professions Undergraduate Brochure (PDF)
Typical A-Level Offer:: ABB (Excl Gen Studies & Critical Thinking), which must include Biology, Human Biology or P.E.

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Why choose a Physiotherapy degree?

By choosing to study for a Physiotherapy degree at UEA you are entering into an incredibly rewarding career. It is a vital caring profession which has at its heart a deep desire to improve the quality of people’s lives and help them maintain physical independence as much as possible.

It’s a highly competitive discipline. You will need to be dedicated, single-minded and have the communication skills to enable you to develop relationships with people of all ages and from all walks of life.

Motivation and patience are also essential, as many cases will require long-term treatment. And of course you will need to be able to solve problems and develop and put into practice treatments for a whole range of physical problems.

Once qualified, you will have a huge range of exciting career choices. Physiotherapists are very sought after and you can work in a diverse variety of environments such as hospitals, sports medicine, schools and the armed forces.

Physiotherapy courses at UEA – be the best you can be

As part of your Physiotherapy BSc, you will receive strong academic training and be challenged every step of the way. We have an outstanding teaching record and at the core of this is the quality of our teaching staff. Their passion and dedication are contagious and with their guidance you will be completely engaged and inspired to be the best you can be. The staff are continually involved in research, which means they are at the forefront of developing the latest practices and techniques.

We teach in small groups, which encourages a close-knit student body and a supportive learning culture. We ensure students have early patient contact and offer enquiry-based, interrogative and problem based learning. Also, elective placement opportunities mean you can put into practice what you have learned in the environment of your choice.

The UEA is a fantastic place to study. For five years running we have been placed in the top five universities in the UK for student satisfaction and you will love being here, learning and making lasting friendships. By studying for a Physiotherapy degree at UEA you are taking the first step towards a successful and rewarding career as a caring professional.

Course Organiser:Mr. Jonathan Larner

If you are interested in a career in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Speech & Language Therapy, we offer a wide range of both pre and post-registration courses that will ensure you are fully prepared to practice in these rewarding and challenging professions.

When you study in the School of Allied Health Professions (AHP) you will receive an academic and clinical education which is second to none. We are very proud of our innovative teaching methods and the passion and dedication of our staff will inspire you to be the best you can be.

Students have told us our courses are dynamic and fascinating. That’s because our approach is based on problem-solving, evidence-based learning and early patient contact. The courses include the following elements:

Interprofessional Learning – You will meet up with students from other health-related disciplines to exchange knowledge, practice and ideas.
Research – The teaching staff are continually involved in research, which means you will benefit from their knowledge of the very latest practices and techniques.
Supportive Culture – Teaching groups are small, which encourages a close-knit student body and a supportive learning culture. You will be assigned your own personal mentor and qualified professional who will be there every step of the way to guide you through the course.
Elective Placement – You will have the opportunity at the end of your course to put into practice what you have learned in the clinical environment of your choice.

This interactive and highly effective method of teaching means that AHP is continually recognised for its excellence and ranks highly in both student surveys and league tables:

In 2012, the School of Allied Health Professions achieved an overall satisfaction rate of 96% in the National Student Survey (NSS).
Furthermore, in the NSS 2012, Occupational Therapy ranked joint 1st in the UK for teaching, and 1st overall with a satisfaction rate of 100%. Speech and Language Therapy ranked joint 2nd in the UK for teaching, and 4th overall with a satisfaction rate of 96%.

The University of East Anglia is a fantastic place to study and has a unique atmosphere. You will love being here, learning and making lasting friendships. Studying in the School of Allied Health Professions will ensure you fulfil your full potential and get the best possible start in your chosen career.

Compulsory Study (120 credits)

Students must study the following modules for 120 credits:

Name	Code	Credits
HUMAN SCIENCES 1	AHP-1HSY	40
This unit offers students an opportunity to explore biopsychosocial processes governing human function. The students will study human physiology, anatomy of the upper and lower limb and spine and key concepts in health sociology and psychology.
PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTICE 1	AHP-1PPY	40
This unit covers areas of study specific to physiotherapy. The skill base of assessment, problem-solving, electrotherapy and movement is developed by specific subject matter and the application of core material from human sciences and professional development units. The unit is centred around clinical reasoning and subject matter is integrated through the application of learning to anatomical regions of the lower and upper limbs and spine. The unit includes a one week observational placement in January and four week placement in June.
PLACEMENT EDUCATION - YEAR 1	AHP-1PEY	20
This unit introduces the student to placement experience through Placement 1, a 2 week introductory experience and Placement 2 which is a 4 week period of practice. Placement learning will contribute to the student��s CPD portfolio under the HPC CPD criteria of work based activity. The students will be prepared for professional practice and will undertake reflective feedback both verbally and within assessed portfolio evidence. The unit will integrate learning from all level 1 units.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1	AHP-1PDY	20
This unit prepares occupational therapy and physiotherapy students for success on the course. Transferable academic, professional and clinical skills are introduced. The three threads of transferable skills, health and social care contexts and preparation for safe practice are integrated through problem-solving. Reflective practice and use of portfolios and other tools for continuing professional development are introduced.

Compulsory Study (120 credits)

Students must study the following modules for 120 credits:

Name	Code	Credits
HUMAN SCIENCES 2	AHP-2HUY	20
The major concern of this unit is a (continuing) exploration of the biopsychosocial processes governing human function and dysfunction. It represents in part a continuation of the Human Sciences 1 unit of Year 1, though with a greater emphasis on dysfunction rather than function. The unit will aim to explore some key disorders of function through the integration of relevant material from within the areas of physiology, anatomy, psychology, sociology and pathology.
PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTICE 2	AHP-2PPY	30
This unit continues profession specific studies in physiotherapy and comprises three strands - musculoskeletal cardiovascular- respiratory and neurological physiotherapy. These are addressed through university-based teaching and fieldwork experience. It builds on core assessment skills and treatment interventions learned in Year 1 by applying these to specific areas of practice. The unit includes a 6 week placement in musculoskeletal practice and an 8 weeks placement in neurology and cardiovascular-respiratory practice.
PLACEMENT EDUCATION - YEAR 2	AHP-2PEY	50
This unit progresses the student’s placement experience through Placement 3, a 6 week period of experience, and Placement 4 which is 8 weeks. The areas of practice undertaken will develop the student’s individual profiles of experience and will build on Year one knowledge and skills. Placement learning will provide further evidence for the student’s CPD portfolio under the HPC CPD criteria of work based activity
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2	AHP-2PDY	20
This unit focuses on methods of enquiry and continues to develop students' use and understanding of reflective practice through taught sessions and individual tutorials. The research component will introduce qualitative and quantitative methodologies using activities to develop skills in conducting primary research and critical appraisal of research.

Compulsory Study (120 credits)

Students must study the following modules for 120 credits:

Name	Code	Credits
CONTEXT OF PRACTICE	AHP-3COY	20
In this unit students will be prepared for management issues, as these will affect them in their future working lives. It will build on their knowledge of health policy gained on fieldwork placements and in other parts of the course and will look formally at evolving government initiatives, issues of community care, clinical governance and best value and legal aspects of working in the private sector, the NHS or in Social Services. It will also address the wider context of practice by looking at the contribution other professionals and carers make to health and social care delivery.
PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTICE 3	AHP-3PPY	20
This unit will draw together the theory and practice of physiotherapy and begins with a six week fieldwork placement followed by a menu of taught options from which each student will choose three subject areas that will address their immediate or longer term professional needs. This is followed by a fieldwork placement which is eight weeks duration. Four weeks being used to consolidate and extend skills in a core area of practice and four weeks in which the student will be able to experience practice with a specific client group or different health situation. The remaining six weeks is used to study a number of shared professional topics which will be chosen from a menu.
PLACEMENT EDUCATION - YEAR 3	AHP-3PEY	50
This unit enables the student to build on previous placement learning and to further acquire experience in differing areas of health and social care. The emphasis of practice will be on working with complex interventions in preparation for becoming a competent and independent practitioner. The unit includes two periods of practice, Placement 4 which is 6 weeks of practice, and Placement 5 which is an 8 week period of practice. The ethos of CPD will continue to be demonstrated through the development of the portfolio.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3	AHP-3PRY	30
In this unit students will complete a final year research project on a professionally related topic and under supervision. The unit will also prepare students for their imminent move to a professional career in the health and social care sectors by addressing key issues that will facilitate their transition to be qualified practitioners.

Disclaimer

Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules and regular (five-yearly) review of course programmes. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, there will normally be prior consultation of students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff or sabbatical leave. Where this is the case, the University will endeavour to inform students.

Entry Requirements

A Level:: ABB (Excl Gen Studies & Critical Thinking), which must include Biology, Human Biology or P.E.
International Baccalaureate:: 32 to include 6 at Higher Level Biology plus 6 in two other HL subjects
Scottish Highers:: AABBB which must include Biology, Human Biology or P.E.
Scottish Advanced Highers:: ABB which must include Biology, Human Biology or P.E.
Irish Leaving Certificate:: AABBBB which must include Biology, Human Biology or P.E.
Access Course:: Pass the Access to HE Diploma 45 credits at Level 3, 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit
HND:: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (18 Units in an appropriate subject) - Distinction, Distinction, Merit

Entry Requirement

For School Leavers the minimum entry requirements for our Physiotherapy BSc, and the requirement of the professional body, are five GCSEs at grade C or above which must include English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject.

Those studying the Access to Higher Education Course will also require GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C or above if these subjects are not covered by the Access Course.

Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory occupational health check, an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and two satisfactory references

Additional Requirements

All Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory enhanced police check, a satisfactory Occupational Health check and to provide a satisfactory second reference.

1. A satisfactory police screening - like other Higher Education Institutions, we ask all candidates for certain undergraduate courses to obtain evidence from the CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) that they do not have a criminal record. This procedure is necessary because students on these courses will be dealing with vulnerable adults (under the recent POVA guidelines) and children. If you decide to accept our offer the CRB Team at UEA will contact you later in the cycle to begin this process. Please visit www.uea.ac.uk/crb for further information.

2. A satisfactory health screening - please note that the purpose of this screening is to find out whether you have any special needs and, if so, to enable us to assess whether the University and clinical placement areas would be able to provide the support that you need. Once you have been made an offer you will need to visit our Occupational Health website at: http://umsuea.co.uk/occhealth in order to download an Occupational Health Assessment Form. The deadline for this is 30 July prior to registration.

3. A second reference. Once you have been made an offer you will need to download the Reference Request form. The deadline for this is 30 July prior to registration.

All Applicants who are invited for interview will be required to undertake a numeracy and literacy test on the interview day. These tests will not form part of the selection process but are a requirement of the Strategic Health Authority.

International Applicants

We have a number of places available to applications from students outside the UK/EU for Physiotherapy, and we will be developing similar provision for Occupational Therapy students in the very near future. The School of Allied Health Professions offers a high quality educational experience for international undergraduates. Potential international candidates need to be able to demonstrate the high academic credentials required for the course, as well as good English Language qualifications; IELTS level 7.0 with no element below 6.5 and an understanding of the NHS and of healthcare in the UK. All candidates are required to attend UEA for interview wherever possible, alternative arrangements such as online interviewing would be considered if required.

The pre-registration courses offered in the school of Allied Health Professions are approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and after successfully completing an accredited pre-registration programme such as ours you must apply to register with the HCPC in order to work as a registered healthcare professional in the UK. This course equips you with the skills necessary to practice as a physiotherapist both internationally and in the UK. International students who complete the course will be eligible to apply to the HCPC.

Students for whom English is a Foreign language

We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading). Recognised English Language qualifications include:

IELTS: 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in any component)
TOEFL: Internet-based score of 98 overall (minimum 20 in Listening component, 21 in Reading and Writing components and 22 in Speaking component)
PTE: 70 overall (minimum 62 in any component).

If you do not meet the University's entry requirements, our INTO Language Learning Centre offers a range of university preparation courses to help you develop the high level of academic and English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study.

Interviews

Applicants submitting a UCAS application and passing initial screening will be invited to a selection interview at the University www.uea.ac.uk/ahp/Interviews

Intakes

September

Alternative Qualifications

Applicants will be expected to show evidence of study skills and academic study within the last five years in the form of nationally recognised qualifications such as an A-level in a relevant subject or an Access course in Science or Health Sciences. We do not accept Open University courses as an entry route for BSc Physiotherapy. GCSE Mathematics and English Language at grade C or above is required. Applicants are advised to contact the University to discuss their individual situation.

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GCSE Offer

Students are required to have Mathematics and English at minimum of Grade C or above at GCSE Level.

Fees and Funding

Eligible students residing in the UK, studying BSc Physiotherapy will not pay tuition fees; these will be covered by the NHS. In addition eligible students will normally receive a small non- means tested NHS Grant, currently £1,000 per annum, and may apply for a means tested Bursary. Students can also apply for a reduced rate non-means tested Living Cost Loan (also known as a Maintenance Loan) from Student Finance England.

NHS students are not eligible to apply for Living Cost Grant or a UEA bursary. Eligibility for bursaries is at the discretion of the NHS Business Services Authority and further information and criteria is available from http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/students

For more information please visit: http://www.uea.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/finance/Health+related+courses

The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships for Home/EU students. To check if you are eligible please visit http://www.uea.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/finance/university-financial-support

International Students

Tuition fees for International fee payers is £13,500 per annum.

Please note: Fees are reviewed annually and may be subject to incremental increases for any subsequent years of study.

UEA 50th Anniversary Scholarships

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the University of East Anglia scholarships have been made available to undergraduate international students joining this year. These will entitle successful applicants to a 50% reduction in the tuition fees for the first year of the course. To apply on line for the Scholarship please visit www.uea.ac.uk/international/Fifty

Applications need to be made via the Universities Colleges and Admissions Services (UCAS), using the UCAS Apply option.

UCAS Apply is a secure online application system that allows you to apply for full-time Undergraduate courses at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom. It is made up of different sections that you need to complete. Your application does not have to be completed all at once. The system allows you to leave a section partially completed so you can return to it later and add to or edit any information you have entered. Once your application is complete, it must be sent to UCAS so that they can process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges.

The UCAS code name and number for the University of East Anglia is EANGL E14.

Further Information

If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances with the Admissions Office prior to applying please do contact us:

Undergraduate Admissions Office (Allied Health Professions)
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk

Please click here to register your details online via our Online Enquiry Form.

International candidates are also actively encouraged to access the University's International section of our website.