Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy

1. To prepare qualifiers for the profession in Physiotherapy and provide them with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to be able to function independently as Physiotherapists at any level of the total health sector and to provide opportunities for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and rewarding contributions to society.
2. To enable the students to do research in the field of physiotherapy through training in research methods.
3. To prepare students who aspire to move to higher levels of academic work.

Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption or equivalent admission qualification.

Other qualification(s)

Graduates with applicable qualifications and BSc I candidates with subjects in the biological sciences, compete for a limited number of reserved places.

Additional requirements

General average - C symbol, with at least a C symbol (standard grade) or D symbol (higher grade) in Science and Mathematics.

Students with inadequate secondary education join the Academic Development Programme by which the first year is extended over two years.

1. GENERIC CRITICAL CROSS FIELD OUTCOMES

The graduate should be able to

1. Identify and solve problems - clinical reasoning and decision making
2. Work effectively with others as a member of the health team, groups, organisations and the community.
3. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
4. Communicate effectively using verbal, nonverbal, writing and critical reading skills.
5. Demonstrate skills in self organisation and self-management in a responsible and const effective way
6. Use science and technology effectively, critically, and responsibly with regard to the environment and health of others.
7. Contribute towards own personal development* and that of the society at large by:

• Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively
• Participating as responsible citizens in local, national and global communities
• Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts
• Exploring education and career opportunities
• Developing entrepreneurial opportunities

2). SPECIFIC OUTCOMES

The graduate should be able to

1. Apply the knowledge, skills and expertise in the physiotherapeutic management of a range of patients within the context of the health system.
2. Plan and implement appropriate preventative and promotive rehabilitation programmes
3. Apply basic concepts of research to plan, implement and evaluate concepts and strategies to ensure quality practice at all levels within the healthcare system
4. Exercise professional accountability and responsibility
5. Understand appropriate health and related policies and implement appropriate strategies
6. Act as role model and facilitate professional development of undergraduates

1).

Assessment of Generic outcomes is achieved as part of the assessment of the Specific outcomes.

The full personal development* of the learner is achieved by the educational strategies employed in the programme

2).

The learner should have ability in

1. Discussing and clinically demonstrating the physiotherapeutic management for a range of patients within the context of the health system by correlating information and proposing valid solutions.
2. Recognising cultural diversity and understanding appropriate health policies in implementing appropriate rehabilitation strategies.
3. Recognising professional accountability and responsibility towards the profession and the community
4. Assessment of the above is done by a range of formative and summative assessment methods such as clinical portfolios, simulations, workplace assessments,

written and oral examinations.

1. Planning and conducting a basic research project and presenting the outcomes in a logical and coherent written report and an oral presentation of an acceptable standard.

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT

The final clinical assessment at the end of the fourth year constitutes the process in which the student's integration of the knowledge and basic competencies acquired in the other programme modules are assessed.

The assessment of the written research report and an oral presentation constitutes the integration of the knowledge and basic competencies acquired in the research methodology module.