Key Facts
Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) Course (Blended Learning)
Physiotherapists treat patients of all ages, helping them to maximise functional movement caused by accidents, illness and disability. Their expertise helps improve mobility, independence and quality of life. You’ll learn how to communicate professionally and treat patients safely and effectively. You will gain hands-on experience through clinical placements in the public and private sector.
- This course includes the 1,000 clinical hours you need to qualify as a registered physiotherapist.
- Our proposed course is subject to validation by a leading UK university and approval by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
This award will be offered in collaboration with a UK university included on the FHEQ, the award is a level 6 award on the UK NFQ and comparable to a level 8 on the Irish NFQ. Further information on comparability between Irish and UK awards can be obtained on Qualifications Can Cross Boundaries Guide
How does the blended program work
Once enrolled, you will receive an email containing your log in details to your online learning platform to start your course. Before your modules are released, you will need to complete an induction/support module which will prepare you to complete each term of your course. All course materials such as notes, assignment briefs, garda vetting and insurance documents are contained within here. No exams are required as all your course work will be continuous assessment. There are mix of live online classes and in class workshops.
Tutor Support
You can contact your tutor by email, request a call back and for that extra peace of mind, obtain feedback on your assignments.
Course modules
| YEAR 1 | YEAR 2 | YEAR 3 |
| Anatomy and Assessment Skills 1 | Cardiovascular Physiotherapy Core Module | Practice Based Learning 3 (Elective) |
| Introduction to Physiology | Neurological Physiotherapy Core Module | Complex Practice 1 |
| Anatomy, Assessment and Treatment Skills – Upper Limb | Research Methods Core Module | Practice Based Learning 4 |
| Physiotherapy Clinical Skills | Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Core Module | Research Governance and Leadership |
| Professional Practice (Mental Wealth) | Practice Based Learning 2 Core Module | Complex Practice 2 |
| Introduction to Physiology 2 | Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Core Module | Neuromusculoskeletal Assessment and Trauma |
| Practice Based Learning 1 | Practice Based Learning 5 |
Course Summary
Each year you will spend around 300 hours of timetabled learning and teaching activities. These may be lectures, workshops, seminars and individual and group tutorials. Contact hours may vary depending on each module. The approximate percentages for this course are:
- Year 1: scheduled teaching – 360 hours; guided independent study – 840 hours. 150 hours of clinical practice in term 2.
- Year 2: scheduled teaching – 360 hours; guided independent study – 840 hours. 300 hours of clinical practice across the year.
- Year 3: scheduled teaching – 120 hours; guided independent study – 270 hours. (Please note, terms 1 and 2 in level 6 are shortened to accommodate clinical placements). 600 hours of clinical practice across the year.
How you'll be assessed
Assessment tasks are mainly spread across the year to make the workload manageable.
Assessment methods include group work, exams and individual work including essays, presentations, case studies, professional development and practical activities depending on the nature of the course. All grades count towards your module mark.
More details will be included in the student handbook and module guides. You will always receive detailed feedback outlining your strengths and how you can improve. We aim to provide feedback on assessments within 15 working days, although you will receive immediate feedback following many of our face-to-face assessments.
Teaching and learning strategy
Assessment tasks are mainly spread across the year to make the workload manageable.
Assessment methods include group work, exams and individual work including essays, presentations, case studies, professional development and practical activities depending on the nature of the course. All grades count towards your module mark.
More details will be included in the student handbook and module guides. You will always receive detailed feedback outlining your strengths and how you can improve. We aim to provide feedback on assessments within 15 working days, although you will receive immediate feedback following many of our face-to-face assessments.
Fees
If you pay in full the cost of the QQI Level 5 Early Learning and Care course is €1295, also easy pay instalments available, see below.
Option 1:
Chevron instalments plan: 8 consecutive monthly instalments of €188 each month
Option 2:
Option 2: Flexi Finance by Humm: 12 consecutive monthly instalments of €110 each month (finance loan agreement)