Brighton
Brighton University offers a pre-registration BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy and an MSc in Rehabilitation Science and several postgraduate programmes
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| Website | www.brighton.ac.uk/sohp |
| Address | School of Health Professions, Robert Dodd Building, University of Brighton, 49 Darley Road, Eastbourne BN20 7UR |
| UCAS code | B72 |
About the University
The University of Brighton is a community of 21,000 students and 2,100 staff based on five campuses in Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings. We have one of the best teaching quality ratings in the UK and a strong research record, factors which contribute to our reputation as a leading post-1992 university.
About the faculty
The School of Health Professions is at the forefront of allied health professional teaching and research in: Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy and Complementary healthcare.
We have demonstrated excellence in teaching, learning and research and are proud of our reputation for producing highly employable and adaptable graduates and postgraduates.
The school offers a comprehensive range of honours degree, masters degree, professional doctorate and PhD programmes. Our research activity ensures that these courses are up to date, relevant and serve the needs of both students and employers.
The school is located in the Robert Dodd Building on the Eastbourne Campus, close to the sea and the South Downs, and within a short walking distance of the town centre and train station. The campus offers library, study and computing facilities as well as sports facilities, including a swimming pool and gym. The campus also provides newly built halls of residence.
BSc Physiotherapy
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy - 3 year undergraduate programme, approved for 80 students in each year, revalidated in May 2007.
This is a 3 years full-time BSc (Hons) course and, due to its modular structure, there is no advanced standing so candidates must complete all 3 years. The course itself comprises periods of intense study and is challenging academically, practically and clinically.
The first 18 months of the course is academic and practical in nature and based in Eastbourne. The next phase - Clinical Education - consists of 7 monthly placements in a variety of hospitals throughout the Southeast. The final semester is in Eastbourne for dissertation completion.
Entry requirements
| Typical requirements | We value any work experience as well as academic qualifications.Individual offers may vary, please enquire if your qualifications are not listed below. |
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| UCAS tarriff | Preferably 300 points, either three 6 unit awards, one of which must be a Biological science or Physical Education, grade B. Consideration may be given to the 4th subject studied at AS level for the purpose of accumulating points, providing it is an appropriate subject. Level 3 Key Skills will not count towards the tariff score. General Studies will not count towards the tariff score.
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| BTEC NND | awards a strong profile (DDM) in BTEC National Diploma units of a Science / Health Studies course. Other BTEC NND courses may be considered. |
| Science Foundation | courses will be considered on individual merit, but a high standard pass (70%) is required. |
| EU Student applicants | must have a strong academic profile from their home country which is equivalent to the qualifications above. An additional English qualification is normally required, eg. Certificate of Proficiency in English (Cambridge - Grade C), or International English Language Testing System. We require a level of at least 7.0 overall and no less than 6.5 in any other element of the test. |
| Mature students' | profiles are considered on an individual basis by the admissions team and the course leader. They should demonstrate a form of recent study at a suitable level, for example - GCSE requirements may be relaxed for those mature applicants, who are upgrading their academic profiles, but English and Mathematics are expected or an appropriate recent study, eg. included in an Access course. |
Admission contact details
Admissions Tutors BSc ( Hons) Physiotherapy Graham Watts and Colette Ridehalgh tel: 01273 643 772 or email g.a.watts@brighton.ac.uk
How to apply
Through UCAS. Application process entails enhanced CRB check, interview and occupational health check.
MSc Rehabilitation Science (Pre-Registration)
Accelerated 2 year pre-registration post-graduate programme using Problem Based Learning curriculum.
Entry requirements
Applicants will have a good BSc honours degree (> 2:2 ) in a related subject, good understanding of physiotherapy and a minimum of one week observational or work experience to familiarise themselves with all aspects of physiotherapy profession.
Admission contact details
Either email MSc Rehabilitation Science or
contact Miss Claire Jenner tel 01273 643 772, email cj6@brighton.ac.ukor
contact Dr Raija Kuisma, Course Leader, Admission Tutor tel 01273 644198, email r.kuisma@bton.ac.uk
How to apply
Direct entry via University of Brighton Website: www.brighton.ac.uk.
Application process
Students are selected for interview and introduction session, which includes introduction to the university and the course, tour around the campus with senior students, group discussion, reflection on it, individual interview. Successful applicants are required to pass a health check and enhanced criminal records check.
Additional information
The course start end of April each year and applications close end of September the previous year. The year one is mainly academic studies at the university and the second year is on the clinical practice placements in different sites around the south east of England.
