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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
This Foundation Year will build your knowledge of health topics, science and research. If you successfully pass the first year, you will be guaranteed a place on our three-year Physiotherapy degree.Our integrated foundation course prepares you for the undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy. Taught by University lecturers on campus, you’ll be part of the University from day one. If your current qualifications don’t allow you direct entry to degree level, this course is for you. If you pass the BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy with Integrated Foundation Year course, you will be guaranteed a place on our BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree.During your Foundation Year, you’ll get a solid grounding in science and healthcare-related topics.Study areas of human biology, psychology, sociology, and research, and get the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to take the next step in your education and career.Using lectures, demonstrations, laboratory work, tutorials, small group work and interactive online learning sessions, we'll ask you to actively participate to help you get the most from the course.You will be taught alongside other Foundation Year students with an interest in other Allied Health specialists such as Occupational Therapy, Paramedic Science, Nursing, Radiography and Dietetics for the first year of the course before joining the other Physiotherapy BSc students for the remaining three years.
PlacementsYou will undertake placement hours at every year during the final three years of your degree. Full-time practice learning placements equate to 37.5 hours for practice learning in each week of the 6-week placement block. All learning hours will be formally recorded and signed by an authorised signatory.There are no placements in the foundation year.The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.
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University of Worcester
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University League Table
80th
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Campus address
St John's Campus, Henwick Grove, St John's, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 6AJ, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
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