Keele University Prospectus Undergraduate | 2016 | Page 198

HEALTH

Physiotherapy
Overview

The BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy is a three year
single honours programme offered by the School of
Health and Rehabilitation. The programme actively
promotes integration of the science of physiotherapy
with practical learning in a clinical setting within
the NHS (community and acute hospital settings)
and other sectors. The programme aims to develop
excellent levels of academic and professional
competence. It encourages you to develop current,
adaptable and transferable skills which enable you to
be proactive in an evolving health care environment.
Consequently, you are able to be responsive and
innovative and take responsibility for your own
learning during your time at Keele University.
There is a strong school commitment to providing
opportunities for applicants with varying
educational and employment backgrounds.
International candidates are also welcomed. All
offers are provisional and subject to interview and a
satisfactory health screening, Disclosure and Barring
Service (DBS) check and student membership of the
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

Course content
First year
Clinical placements: during the first year there
are two clinical placements. You will undertake
appropriate preparation prior to the placements
including cardiopulmona