Physiotherapy degrees: where could they take you?
Often thought of as the traditional entry route into physiotherapy, university degree courses will provide aspiring physiotherapists with an excellent mix of academic learning and practical skills, which will benefit them for years to come. With physiotherapy being a highly sought-after and supported qualification, it’s no wonder that it’s an incredibly popular entry route into the career.
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Learn the art of caring with a university degree
One pathway into physiotherapy is through a university degree. Often considered a traditional way into the profession, a physiotherapy degree provides students with a fantastic mix of academic learning and clinical experience, that will provide you with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree upon graduation. Courses will vary, depending on the university you study at, but many will provide you with a core foundation that you can build upon to specialise as you progress.
What’s it really like?
A number of universities offer degrees in physiotherapy - both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Typically, physiotherapy degrees will take three years to complete if they’re undertaken full time, with some universities offering a year abroad to patients interested in exploring future opportunities. For part-time courses, this will take between five to six years to complete, as the contact hours per week (the time spent learning with academic staff) tends to be fewer with the course being spread out longer.
A lot is covered in physiotherapy courses, so it’s best to be prepared! A lot of time is spent in academic settings, but there’s plenty of time devoted to work placements too, which allows students to spend lots of time around patients and their families. This is a really important time in a physiotherapist’s education, as it’ll provide them with plenty of practical experience.
Aside from these placement hours, students will have to take traditional and practical exams to test their understanding of the topics that have been covered. Often, this requires lots of reading and independent study. There will also be a number of case studies covered by the course to demonstrate and practise the skills that have been taught. Many courses also ask students to create presentations as one aspect of their assessments.
In short, there is a lot of variation within the physiotherapy course which many students enjoy. There are also a number of opportunities to network and make friends within the course due to its practical and work-based nature!
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Gain a degree in a subject filled with possibility
Did you know that as healthcare professionals, physiotherapists have some of the most varied career possibilities out there? From working in hospitals, the communities, to sporting facilities and beyond, there’s plenty of places a physiotherapy degree can take you!