Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy

University of Limerick

If you are the type of person who enjoys working with people and has good communication skills if you have an interest in working with people who are ill or disabled and would like a practical, hands-on, challenging career, then this programme might suit you.This programme is designed to prepare graduates who will contribute to the development of Physiotherapy worldwide through their ability to act as competent, reflective and innovative practitioners, and through their expertise in evidence-based practice. During the 4 years, there will be opportunities for you to engage in shared learning with other students at the University of Limerick, undertake a wide variety of supervised clinical placements. The School culture is identified by students as inclusive and supportive in Athena Swan Self-Assessment and in May 2019 the School received a bronze Athena Swan award. The BSc Physiotherapy programme is approved by CORU, the state registration board for Physiotherapy in Ireland.The Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy is a four-year degree programme which includes a total of 31 weeks of clinical practice in the last two years of the programme. The first year provides a foundation in Anatomy and Physiology, communication and behaviour, and an Introduction to Physiotherapy Practice.

Faculty of Education and Health Sciences