BSc. Rehabilitation Science in Physical Therapy Major

Program Overview

The BSc. Rehabilitation Science in Physical Therapy Major prepares students to become physiotherapists who use exercise, manual therapy, and other interventions to improve mobility and overall health. The program emphasizes clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, and teamwork, and offers a combination of classroom instruction and clinical placements. Graduates can pursue careers in various settings, including clinics, industry, and the community.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The BSc.
Rehabilitation Science in Physical Therapy Major prepares students to become physiotherapists who use exercise, manual therapy, assistive devices, and lifestyle management to improve mobility and overall health and well-being.
• Objectives: The program aims to develop humanistic, ethical, knowledgeable, competent, critical thinkers and problem-solvers, emphasizes clinical reasoning, diagnostics, evidence-based practice, community rehabilitation, teamwork, and professionalism.

Outline:

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program employs various teaching methods, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, and clinical placements.
• Faculty: The program's faculty is a combination of professors, clinicians, and researchers specializing in physical therapy and related fields.

Careers:

• Career Paths: Graduates can work as research physical therapists, clinical physical therapists, sports physical therapists, in-patient/ICU physical therapists, or home care physical therapists.
• Opportunities: The profession of physical therapy offers excellent job prospects, especially with an aging population.
Graduates can work in various settings, including clinics, industry, and the community.