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Physiotherapy: 2012 entry

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It's really interesting xD And i've done two thirds of Level 1 already

Both options really are good. And i want to specialise in Cardiac Physiology so sports and then a MSc in Clinical Physiology is one way of getting into it. It's a longer route though but it seems to be worth it. Good luck to you, too!

Yeah, you could. And you do need a masters, sadly.

Do you know if it is really difficult to get onto a masters course after a sports science degree? Sorry, I did research but I can't find anything.

Reply 1821

nicola_3

Has anyone else applied to glasgow caledonian?

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Reply 1822

xChrista

Original post by sb123303

Do you know if it is really difficult to get onto a masters course after a sports science degree? Sorry, I did research but I can't find anything.

Isn't it difficult to get into ANY masters course? If it's for Physio then it's really difficult and more competitive than BSc. But i'm sure if you do well in your undergrad and get the relevant work experience etc then it'll make it less difficult.

I like to plan the outline of where i'm going career-wise, but I prefer to tackle the potential problems when i actually meet them... so i need to get into a BSc course first and do xD

Reply 1823

Ironmike

I'm not sure if it is more difficult to get onto the Msc than the Bsc, but jeez I wouldn't want to cram the last three years into half the time! The Msc is pretty much non stop for the whole time - no holidays, no respite. I would also think long and hard about spending three years of your life studying for something that your heart isn't really in. I would especially think long and hard about sports science as a choice. Assume you don't get into physio, it doesn't really lead anywhere per se as a career. At the gym I work at there are a few sports science grads doing the same job as me, but I spent 6 months training and they spent 3 years. Yes the argument is that you know more and can therefore work with high end athletes, or be a better trainer, but the reality is that very few to my knowledge will go on to be anything that you couldn't achieve without the degree. Not wishing to belittle anyone who is doing/has done sports science, but just think before accepting any alternative course.

Reply 1824

SLucy

Original post by xChrista

I've literally spent all day researching the course. It's pretty good the first year and you can still go into Physio just by doing it, but the range you can do is quite limited. I just wish they'd reply to me really soon so i can properly make a decision -.- If i take a year off, i'll probably reapply to Cumbria and Coventry, i love them both equally-ish.

Have you got anymore offers besides Cumbria?

When I went to the Cov open days the admissions officer Ann told me that if you didn't get an offer, to make sure you phoned or made contact with them as last year she had lots of places left and she was surprised only 6 or so people phoned up (They are raising the offer for next year) :frown:

Reply 1825

Leprevada

Original post by Ironmike

Well done on your offers from St George's - I might even have interviewed a few of you :-) As far as I know, the interviews are finished for the year, so you should all have either heard already, or will be hearing very soon.

How do Ironmike? Indeed I think you may have interviewed myself (perhaps another Mike?). I have received an email inviting me along to the applicant day on Monday 16th at St. George's but not a specific response regarding an offer either way and I know others have. Although I'm sure you can't comment but should I expect the worst (unsuccessful). I was after all recalled for an interview after an initial rejection.

Ta.

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Reply 1826

xChrista

Original post by Ironmike

I thought the career options in Sport and Exercise Science were growing quite fast? (the obesity pandemic kinda helps- everyone wants to be healthy. And with health brings more health-related careers.)
I'm more interested in Rehab and Cardiac Physiology. The career options aren't just gym or sport-related [which are the traditional roles, but you can do so much more.]

And since you get a broad understanding of a lot of things, like Biomechanics, Psychology and Physiology etc you can get into a lot of areas and can develop a specialism in an area. Doing Clinical Physiology and choosing modules related to what you want to specialise in, for instance, develops and refines what you want to be.

I know that, with Physiotherapy, the pathway is set out smoother, but i need to be realistic here and i am being realistic. I'm taking all the factors into consideration- what i aspire to, how i can achieve my goals, what my grades are and if i'll be good enough to achieve certain goals, what my personal life is like.
If i'm still unsure about my decision then i won't go through with it but i've done my research [days of it, actually... i have too much time xD] and it's really good.

I know that if i end up choosing Sports I'll be very much determined and my heart will be in it so that's not a problem for me. And it's not like i'm giving up on Physio, i'm just interested in specific topics [physiology, anatomy, just the general mechanics of the human body]- Physio just had a few more marks than other health-related courses that i could've picked. But i've a long time to make my decision, i guess.

Reply 1827

xcristalx

has anyone else put cardiff as their firm choice?
if so what residences were people thinking?
eeeeeeeeek! :biggrin:

Reply 1828

suzanni

Hi, I was wondering what the lowest entry grades for Physiotherapy are? and at which unis?

Reply 1829

MissLightyear

Has everyone received their offers then and chose firm and insurance?

Reply 1830

MissLightyear

Original post by suzanni

Hi, I was wondering what the lowest entry grades for Physiotherapy are? and at which unis?

It varies between universities, the ones I applied for where AAB - BBC

I'd imagine they'll rise too (Bradford are going from BBC to BBB and theyre one of the less popular ones), especially with the fees going up, more people are likely to go for an NHS funded course to save money.

If you go on the UCAS website it'll show you the entry requirements for each uni and some uni websites will have the new requirements

Reply 1831

Alixy

Original post by 94_Hannah_94

Thanks

n yerr i will just got to make sure that i get the grades :smile:

which is your first choice ? x

Aw well good luck :smile:

I am not sure ive got three offers now my last one came from York St. John and I have no idea which university to choose x

Reply 1832

melissaemily

Salford firm :biggrin:

anyone else? x

Reply 1833

Ironmike

Original post by Leprevada

I think there was another Mike interviewing, but never met him. In regards to your question, I honestly don't know. The applicants day is only for people who have been made an offer to study, so if anything, I would say you should expect the best, but I must stress that I have no insider knowledge - we interviewed and then it's over to the admissions tutors. Good luck with it.

Reply 1834

Ironmike

Original post by xChrista

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I'm not trying to belittle sports science degrees, but my point is that you can pretty much do what you have stated without the need for the degree. Yes, with obesity a growing (excuse the pun) problem, there is more call for professionals to address that, but that doesn't necessarily mean someone with a degree.

As an example:

Level 2 gym instructor = 5 weeks ish and about 750 quid last time I looked.
Level 3 personal trainer = 3 months ish and about 1500 quid last time I looked
Level 4 Obesity and Diabetes specialist = 6 weeks and about 600 quid I think

There are other level 4 courses that you could do - post stroke, BACR if you want to go down the cardiology route http://www.bacrphaseiv.co.uk/

A level 4 qualification is not as in depth as a degree (level 6), so undoubtedly you will know a bit more having studied for 3 years say, but in relation to where you want to get to (working with people who are overweight, or have cardiac problems etc) it will take you about a year start to finish and about 3 grand say assuming you have no prior knowledge/qualifications. Compare this with a degree that will cost you upwards of 20 grand and take 3 years to complete. If you are then thinking of doing the Msc physiotherapy course which is 18 months and say another 10 grand or so (I'm not sure about the cost of it), there has to be some consideration as to the benefit.

I speak from the experience of having worked with masses of sports science grads in the gym who are earning the exact same as myself, doing the same job, and can't find any work other than personal training. Some have given up and gone into management roles, or I've lost contact with them.

I think that gone are the days where any degree is better than no degree. The financial burden you will place yourself under in three years of study - think living and other costs ontop of that 9k a year makes it difficult to do anything you are not 100% into. Now, you may well be, and if so, go for it. I'm sure someone with a sports science degree could come and point out a number of positives that I have no idea about, but it's good you have a lot of time to think things over - don't rush into anything!

Just my two pennies worth.

Reply 1835

KPhysio

Ironmike I agree completely! (xChrista)

I got my degree in Sport & Exercise Science (with a 1st) and am earning the same as high school drop-out fitness instructors, working as a fitness instructor (not meant for offence!)... All the debt of my degree doesn't seem so worth it although I know I could take it further. The costs are just too much.

I am about to qualify as a Level 4 Specialist Instructor... but from what I know in the industry there isn't much of an opportunity for improving your earnings this way either, and so I'm almost doing it for the sake of it.

My opinion is to look into Sport Science careers if anyone wants to go into Sport Science, and focus on what you could look to do when you graduate. Often, you can start your accreditation processes before you graduate e.g... UKSCA strength and conditioning. You should also go on the BASES website, who have a list of accredited courses which would be better for becoming a qualified Sport & Exercise Scientist through BASES.

sb123303

It is extremely difficult to obtain a place on an MSc Physio course after studying sport science as it is probably more competitive than the BSc... You have to convince them that although you studied Sport Science, you want a career in healthcare instead.

I have applied through the MSc (pre-reg) route and have a few interviews coming up, one next week and one in 2 weeks!!!

Is anybody else taking this route, if so would love to have a chat!

Karsh :smile:

Reply 1836

19liam92

Original post by hannahwk

Anyone excited yet?!? I am! Who's going to Man Met? :biggrin:

I'm going to man met, and also very excited! Can't wait to get there!

Reply 1837

SLucy

Original post by 19liam92

I'm going to man met, and also very excited! Can't wait to get there!

Not going to Man met but def. going to Coventry (Where I already live). Can finish college anytime in next few weeks and tutors say I've def. got the grades needed :smile:

Got lots of books and a skeleton in my living room! Just want to get started :biggrin:

Good luck at Man Met!!

Reply 1838

19liam92

Original post by SLucy

Not going to Man met but def. going to Coventry (Where I already live). Can finish college anytime in next few weeks and tutors say I've def. got the grades needed :smile:

Got lots of books and a skeleton in my living room! Just want to get started :biggrin:

Good luck at Man Met!!

Sounds like you're well prepared! I already finished college a couple of years ago, so don't have to worry about the grades. Good luck to you too in coventry!