Keele University Prospectus Undergraduate | 2016 | Page 199

Teaching and assessment

A variety of teaching, learning and assessment strategies are
integrated into the programme. The theoretical components of
the programme are taught using a variety of strategies including
lectures, tutorials, seminars, problem solving, small group work
and independent study. The practical elements are taught mainly
by lecture/demonstration as well as podcasts to illustrate new
assessment/treatment skills. These are then reinforced through
further practice in university and clinical settings. You also have
access to anatomy suite facilities in the School of Medicine. IT is
integral to the teaching and learning strategies.
Various methods of assessment assist learning and enable you to
identify your strengths and areas for improvement. The assessment
system is one which combines coursework, assignments, seminar
presentations, written and practical examinations and clinical
assessments. These elements enable students to demonstrate
academic attainment, research awareness and clinical expertise.

Course type
Single honours

Entry
requirements
ABB

(For exclusions and other
qualifications please see
the entry requirements
table on page 230 to 239)

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Key Information

Approximate
intake
61

Study abroad
No

Inter-professional learning is an integral component of
study running through all three years of the programme.
For the inter-professional education strategy please see
www.keele.ac.uk/health/interprofessionaleducation/

Skills and careers

New graduates often choose to start their professional career
within the NHS, where a wide range of experience can be gained.
Many physiotherapists will later specialise in one of the various
clinical areas associated with musculoskeletal, neurological or
cardiorespiratory rehabilitation. However other options include
paediatrics, mental health focusing on health and wellbeing as
well as general practice, private practice, sports clinics and fitness
clubs, occupational health in industry, within the armed forces
or working abroad.

Membership of professional institutions

Applicants offered a place on the undergraduate programme will
be expected to become student members of the Chartered Society
of Physiotherapy. This is to ensure professional liability cover and
to access the wide variety of res