1. APPLYING FOR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS COURSES AT UNIVERSITY

2. WORKING AS AN ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL Does working in a hospital interest you? Do you like people? Can you cope under pressure? Are you interested in IT and new technology? Are you good at problem solving? Do you want to be at the cutting edge of medicine? Are you happy to work at nights and weekends?

3. ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS AT BRADFORD BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy UPON QUALIFICATION Eligible to apply for Health & Care Professions Council license to practice Band 5 Salary - from £21,176 (2013)

4. ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Occupational Therapy - 320 points (to include a Humanities subject - Psychology/Sociology) Physiotherapy – 320 points (to include a Grade B in Biology, Human Biology, PE or Sport Science) Diagnostic Radiography - 320 points (to include at least one technical subject e.g. Maths/Physics) GCSE requirements vary - English, Maths, Science Acceptability of Key Skills Level 2 qualifications Other qualifications – Access, BTEC

5. NON ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health check - online and appointment Second reference - employment/volunteering

6. PERSONAL STATEMENTS Why do you want to study the course? What research have you done? What have you learnt from any profession specific work experience? How can you demonstrate that you have the transferable skills and personal qualities required? What are your hobbies and interests? How can you stand out from other applicants?

7. DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY

8. Also need: A minimum of one day’s clinical experience To demonstrate a serious interest and understanding of the profession Maths and English tests at interview

9. DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY Three years, full time – 36 weeks a year 50% academic / 50% clinical Key subject areas - anatomy, physiology, physics, radiation science and technology, inter-professional education, health policy and patient care, radiographic technique, image interpretation, research Students are allocated a specific placement site – usually in West Yorkshire Varied assessment strategy - presentations, X-rays, portfolios

10. WORKING AS A RADIOGRAPHER Employment is good for newly qualified radiographers Postgraduate opportunities in areas such as CT, MRI and ultrasound Radiographers also work in education, research, management, sales and applications Research opportunities

11. PHYSIOTHERAPY

12. 3 years, full-time Year 1 taught in the University -18 hours week (initially) High practical component 50:50 Year 1 - 1 week observational ward placement Years 2 & 3 – 50% clinical / 50% academic Clinical 36 hours per week x5 / 52

13. YEAR 1 Neuromusculoskeletal Practice – The Lower Limb, The Upper Limb Health, Wellbeing and Exercise Principles of Collaborative Professional Practice – core module Health and Wellbeing in Context including 1 weeks work experience

14. YEAR 2 Neuro-musculoskeletal practice – Spinal Principles of Cardio-Vascular Respiratory Practice Principles of Neurological Practice Personal Professional Development Evidencing professional practice – core module Professional Practice 1 & 2 3 Week Elective

15. YEAR 3 Research for Advancing Professional Practice – core module Professional Practice 3 Continuing Personal and Professional Development Evidence Based Guideline Development Professional Practice 4 & 5

16. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE Placements are in hospitals, clinics, schools, care homes across the West Yorkshire region and beyond This may necessitate extra travel and possibly accommodation expenses. Subject to circumstances additional help may be available from NHS bursaries Account for personal circumstances where possible 42.5% contribution to final degree award

17. OTHER OPPORTUNITIES NHS work Private sector Private Practice Overseas Schools Sports Armed Forces Arts Post-graduate study Teaching Research Voluntary Occupational settings Design Prison service

18. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

19. WHAT IS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY? Occupational therapists work to: Help people to learn new ways of doing things by learning new skills, technology or adaptive equipment Identify the assets the person already has and support them in developing these Address barriers within the society which prevent people engaging in occupations Make changes to where people live and work Enable people to return to work through support

20. IS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY THE CAREER FOR YOU? Do you enjoy helping people and solving problems? Are you patient, practical, creative and a good communicator? Do you want to help people optimise their quality of life? For more information visit - www.cot.org.uk

21. THE CURRICULUM Year One Occupational wellbeing, people and populations Professional knowledge, values and beliefs Collaborative professional practice Occupational beings in context Placement one Evidencing professional practice Occupational therapy in action 1 Placement 2 Occupational therapy in action 2 Placement 3 Contemporary issues in occupational therapy Competent practitioner Research for advancing professional practice Role emerging placement Evidence-based guideline development Placement 4 Year TwoYear Three

22. NHS FUNDING Applicable to some health related courses Course fees paid £1000 non income assessed bursary for all students Income assessed bursary varies on: Family income Length of course Where you live during your studies Reduced student loan Travel, uniforms and childcare NHS Student Bursary website Bursary calculator Full course listings

23. OTHER HEALTH RELATED COURSES

24. BSC (HONS) HEALTH, WELLBEING AND SOCIAL CARE 3 year academic degree 240 UCAS points + GCSE English Language General health and social care focus Includes: Health and Social Care Policy Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health and Social Care Complementary and Alternative Medicine Community Health and Wellbeing Funding via Student Finance England

25. BSC (HONS) SPORT REHABILITATION 280 UCAS points (including Grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Sport Science, PE) Sport Rehabilitators are experts in management and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries arising from sport and physical activity Prime purpose - to restore and maintain function, activity and independence, and to prevent injury through information and advice, sport performance and healthy lifestyles Course accredited by BASRaT

26. BSC (HONS) SPORT REHABILITATION Sport Rehabilitators work across sport and health care settings They cover a wide range of specialisms often as part of multidisciplinary teams, developing an appreciation of the psychological, cultural and social factors that influence performance and health and wellbeing in sport Health promotion is an important part of sport rehabilitation Funding via Student Finance England

27. THE CURRICULUM Year One Neuro-musculoskeletal Practice – Lower Limb Health, Wellbeing and Exercise – 1 week work experience Principles of Collaborative Professional (Core) Practice Health and Wellbeing in Sport Neuro-musculoskeletal Practice – Upper Limb Practice experience - Physiotherapy Clinic, Poly- clinic & Rugby League Neuro-musculoskeletal practice – Spinal Rehabilitation in Sport and Health Sport Trauma Management (First Aid Certificate - will enable you to work) Evidencing Professional Practice (Core) Practice Placement 1 Practice Placement 2 Research for Advancing Professional Practice Practice Placement 3 Continuing Personal and Professional Development Enhancing Sport Performance (Diet & Psychology) OR Sport Biomechanics (Optionality) Role Emerging Placement in Sport (4) Evidence Based Guideline Development (Core) Year TwoYear Three

28. PRACTICE PLACEMENTS Include a range of settings e.g. leisure facilities, schools, sports clubs, community, private practices/clinics & health/wellbeing venues We will wherever possible take into account personal circumstances when allocating placements, but this cannot be guaranteed

29. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING Any Questions? Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/health