Each module introduces the basic biomedical, psychosocial and physiotherapeutic knowledge and skills which are relevant to physiotherapeutic practice. The first semester involves shared learning with medical, radiography and nursing students in a common foundation programme. Years 2 and 3 combine academic modules with evidence-based clinical practice elements allowing students to integrate theory and core clinical skills as they develop into competent independent professionals. The programme has strong links with specialist clinicians who contribute to the academic course. A substantial part of the course follows a rigorous clinical education programme which provides broad experience in the management and rehabilitation of patients with a variety of problems and disorders.
Emphasis is placed on clinical reasoning and the evaluation of practice.
All areas of education are soundly underpinned by knowledge and application of the research and evidence-based supporting practice. Upon qualification students are eligible for state registration with the Council for Professions Supplementary to Medicine and membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Unique course based in both a medical school and a university department. There is a Common Foundation Programme with shared learning in the first term. Shared learning amongst medicine, radiography, physiotherapy, nursing, midwifery and biomedical science students.