BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

Part-time study available
Clinical Placement
International students can apply
NHS Funding and bursaries available
Overseas study available
Work placement opportunity

Physiotherapy seeks to optimise human movement and function by using physical approaches to promote, maintain and restore physical, psychological and social wellbeing.

This degree equips you with the knowledge and skills required by Physiotherapists to provide evidence-based health care. Physiotherapy graduates from the University of Salford have excellent problem-solving skills, they are technically proficient, professionally aware and as such, move seamlessly into graduate practice - in short, they are very employable. The course benefits from dedicated and innovative teaching staff operating from purpose built, state-of-the-art technical and learning facilities. Upon graduation you are eligible to become a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and apply to be placed on the Health and Care Professions Council’s (HCPC) Register of Physiotherapists.

Course Structure

Full and Part-time programmes comprise exactly the same modules, sessions and assessments. For the Part-time programme the modules are spread over a 4 year period which reflects the different attendance pattern (see below for more details). The structure in the next section relates to the Full-time programme.

Year 1 lays down the foundation skills of clinical reasoning and problem-solving focusing on the anatomy, physiology, pathology and management of upper and lower limb conditions. A 3 week introductory placement consolidates this learning.

Year 2 explores the Neurological, Cardio-respiratory and Spinal Musculo-skeletal systems. Research methods are used to investigate Health Promotion activities and behaviour change. The year also incorporates two six-week placements.

During year 3, there are greater opportunities for you to direct own your learning and develop independence in managing your professional development. By examining complex rehabilitation needs and involvement in research based projects and assignments you are able to develop critical analysis and problem solving skills required for employment. Over the 3 year period you will be developing a portfolio to evidence your experience and skills. In your final year, this is directed towards optimising your employment planning on graduation. A further three placements are undertaken this year.

Placements

Clinical placements vary in their timing for full and part time programmes.

Full time

Year 1 - 1 x 3 week placement
Year 2 - 2 x 6 week placements
Year 3 - 3 x 5 week placements

Part time

Year 1 - 1 x 3 week placement
Year 2 - 1 x 6 week placement
Year 3 - 1 x 6 week placement, 1 x 5 week placement
Year 4 - 2 x 5 week placements

Full time placements occur within semester 1 and 2. The part time programme utilises semester 3 i.e. into the summer for some placements. Some flexibility of part time placements may be negotiated to fit in with employment requirements.

Year 1

Assessment and Management Peripheral 1 (AMP1)

You will use lectures, practicals and tutorials to learn the anatomy, physiology, pathology and management of lower limb conditions to prepare you for your 3 week placement. You will be introduced to the concept of evidence based practice by using skills to identify appropriate evidence.

Assessment and Management Peripheral 2 (AMP2)

This module builds upon the knowledge and skills learnt in AMP1, and explores upper limb conditions.

Introduction to Professional Collaborative Practice (ICPP)

You have the benefit of learning core professional skills with other health care students to prepare you for effective interdisciplinary working in clinical practice. You will start to build your own portfolio evidencing your professional learning & development.

Fundamentals of Exercise and Conditioning (FEC)

This is a collaborative module with Sports Rehabilitation students which helps you to develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills in exercise prescription.

Year 2

Spinal Assessment and Management (SAM)

Uses evidence-based practice skills to develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills of assessment, analysis and management of acute and chronic spinal conditions and pelvic floor dysfunction.

Neurological Assessment and Management (NAM)

Uses evidence-based practice skills to develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills of assessment, analysis and management of neurological disorders.

Cardo Respiratory Assessment and Management (CRAM)

Develops problem solving skills in the assessment and management of patients with cardio-respiratory disorders, through the integration of knowledge concerning anatomy, physiology, and pathology.

Evaluating Health Promotion within Physiotherapy

Applies critical analysis of research methods to the subject of Health Promotion using team working.

Year 3

Management and Assessment Strategies in Challenging Situations (MASCS)

Assists you in developing higher level skills in dealing with assessment and management of clients in challenging and unpredictable rehabilitation situations.

Exercise Across the Lifespan (EALS)

This module further develops this core Physiotherapy skill of critically analysing and applying exercise principles across the age and performance continuum.

Research into Physiotherapy

You will develop skills in evaluating current literature in the context of Clinical Practice and produce either a research protocol or completed study via a poster or assignment option.

Into Employment (IE)

A collaborative module with Health care students within the School, exploring Health and Social Care Services in the context of current government policy with profession specific aspects to prepare you for employment in a changing environment.

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

Course Structure

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

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