BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy
University of Winchester
Key Information
Campus location
Winchester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 19,300 / per year *
Application deadline
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* international students
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Introduction
*Subject to revalidation
- Learn how to optimise people’s health and well-being by helping them reach their full potential through exercise, education and manual therapy
- Gain real insights from experienced and registered, working practitioners
- Bring your learning to life through patient-focused clinical experience
- Physiotherapy at Winchester achieved 85% overall satisfaction and 92% for teaching as rated by final-year undergraduate students in the 2021 National Student Survey
- This programme is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
How our cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological and musculoskeletal systems work together to make us healthy and active is a marvel. On our Physiotherapy degree, you’ll be stretched to go beyond skin-deep learning as you explore the anatomy, physiology and science behind the practice of physiotherapy, as well as develop the interpersonal skills and professionalism needed to work as an HCPC registered and Chartered Physiotherapist. During your degree, we will enable you to build the skills and confidence you need to work in this hands-on and rewarding profession.
Our three-year course is designed to ensure you are able to work in partnership with users and carers and other professionals, and able to make sound and compassionate clinical decisions, problem solve and provide a consistent and high standard of evidence-based person-centred care.
This programme also incorporates leadership development, which is very attractive to employers and recognises that future practitioners need these skills to contribute effectively to flexible and responsive service delivery.
As Winchester Physiotherapy students, you may have the opportunity to gain invaluable experience of treating patients during your practical placements at our new Winchester Health Clinic. This would be supervised by an attending HCPC-accredited practitioner to help prepare you for your future careers. The Clinic is managed by the University and is located at the Winchester Sport and Leisure Park at Bar End. The Clinic is set to become a leading provider of physiotherapy assessment and treatment to the local community.
The curriculum, which is developed in collaboration with clinical staff including the Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust, aims to foster your individual strengths and attributes, relating them to your own developing professional competence. We prepare you by encouraging a reasoned, evaluative and evidence-based, person-centred approach, encompassing reflection and independence in learning, and the ability to work effectively with others.
Accreditation
This programme is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). On completing the BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy you will be eligible to register as a physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
*This course is subject to revalidation. 'Revalidation' is the process by which the University refreshes its existing provision. Revalidation assesses the quality and standards of the programme to ensure it continues to provide a distinct, high-quality academic experience for students, enabling them to acquire the necessary academic knowledge, understanding, and general and subject-specific skills required to pursue a graduate-level career.
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Curriculum
Year 1 (Level 4)
- Statutory and Mandatory Skills 0
- Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Science 1 15
- Personal and Professional Development 15
- Preparing for Professional Practice 30
- Promoting Health and Wellbeing 15
- Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice 15
- Placement 1 15
- Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Science 2 15
Year 2 (Level 5)
- Research Methods 15
- Musculoskeletal Practice 15
- Neurology Practice 15
- Cardiorespiratory Practice 15
- Developing Physiotherapy Practice 30
- Placement 2 15
- Placement 3 15
Year 3 (Level 6)
- Physiotherapy Practice Contexts – Dealing With Complexity 15
- Research Dissertation 30
- Physiotherapy Services and Employability 30
- Placement 4 15
- Extending Practice Knowledge – Negotiated Study including Placement 5 30
Career Opportunities
After graduation, there are an increasing variety of opportunities for work in different healthcare and other workplace environments including the NHS, education, research, private and industry
The University of Winchester ranks in the top 10 in the UK for graduates in employment or further study according to the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021, HESA.
Pre-approved for a Master's
If you study for a Bachelor's Honours Degree with us, you will be pre-approved to start a Master's degree at Winchester. To be eligible, you will need to apply by the end of March in the final year of your degree and meet the entry requirements of your chosen Master's degree.