Programme summary for BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy by Situated Learning
About the programme
This full-time, work-based programme equips new graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to practice as physiotherapists, in the dynamic environment of health and social care. Developed in collaboration with local physiotherapy service providers, the programme reflects the priorities and needs of contemporary clinical practice.
CRB Check
This programme involves working closely with children and/or vulnerable adults. Applicants are therefore subject to a satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Enhanced Disclosure check.
If you have any queries regarding this procedure, please contact Lucy Watson on +44 (0) 20 8223 6271 or l.watson@uel.ac.uk
Programme structure
The programme comprises a single set of modules of study, six at each of levels 1,2 & 3.
The programme is full time. Students benefit from lessons in the university for two days each week, where they share teaching and learning with students on the full time traditional physiotherapy programme. In addition student interns learning in the practice environment under the supervision of clinical educators for three days a week, commencing in week one of the programme.
Level one - is concerned with developing the core transferable skills of physiotherapy.
Level two- explores the development of core skills in specialist areas of practice.
Level three. Focuses on decision making and patient management in complex problem solving situations.
Career opportunities
The programme facilitates your development towards becoming a competent, reflective physiotherapist, able to make sound professional judgements through a process of effective clinical reasoning. Graduates are supported in developing the skills, knowledge and attributes required to pursue a career in our modern and changing healthcare system.
Support
The situated learning programme is a small programme and you will work closely with your peer group of interns. We endeavour to place interns in pairs within the Trust to assist with peer learning. You will also have opportunity to develop other support networks with students on the traditional physiotherapy programme, as well as health care practitioner colleagues in the NHS.
When you first join the programme you will be allocated a personal development tutor at the university who is there to help you through the three years of study by offering pastoral and academic support. Your personal tutor can advise you about additional learning and support services available in the University.
Clinicians who are known as ‘clinical educators’ will be your main support in the practice setting. Clinical educators are responsible for you and the work you do with patients. They will help support your learning, but responsibility for learning and progress rests with you. Clinical educators also assess your performance at various stages of your progress.
.Trust based coordinators oversee interns experience and employment within the Trust.
The programme leader oversees the organisation of the programme and is responsible for ensuring that your experience of the programme in the university and clinical settings is satisfactory.
You will be visited by an academic tutor who will help you make the most of your clinical experience.
Admission
- A Levels: 300 UCAS tariff points must be BBB to include an A2 grade B in Biology or Physics or Chemistry or Psychology or Sociology.
(Not acceptable: Art, History of Art, Fashion & Design, Home Economics, General Studies, Dancing, Textiles, Drama, Communications). - Advanced GNVQ's - Science: Distinction + 1A2 Level at Grade C, (Not acceptable: as above).
Scottish Highers: 300 UCAS tariff points, BBC - Advanced Highers, BBBBC / AABB - Highers - International Baccalaureate: 28 points - 2 Highers at level 6 including a science.
- European Baccalaureate: 75%
- Irish Highers: Leaving Certificate: 4 at B grade - including a Science, 2 ordinary level at Grade B
- BTEC (National): Science: 8 Distinctions, the rest Merits (No Passes)
- HND: Science: Distinction level (65%) - NO merits or passes
- Graduates: Science degree, Arts degree + 'A' level science.
- Access to science: Discuss Pass/Fail or Credit level + Science MCQ + Essay,
- Extended Degree: Students must achieve an average mark of at least 80% on the six modules and a minimum score of 80% in the Biology module to secure an interview.
- Overseas: International applicants must have permanent leave to remain in the UK as a condition of entry to this programme. Qualifications will be checked for appropriate matriculation to UK Higher Education undergraduate programmes.
In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 7.0 is required.
Students may be admitted though Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL) or Accreditation of Certificated Learning (ACL) processes.
Applications are welcomed from mature students, including those who do not fulfil the standard requirements. Applicants are expected to demonstrate ability to learn in the workplace and evidence of recent academic achievement, such that they may be deemed capable of study at degree level.
Applications to this programme must be made directly to UEL, and not to UCAS.
All offers for entry to the situated learning programme are made subject to interview. All offers are conditional upon a contract of employment being established with a participating Trust, prior to the commencement of the programme. Contracts of employment are established subject to Criminal Records Bureau and Occupational Health clearance and the provision of satisfactory references.
