Physiotherapy

[kezia_88]

I did want to be a primary school teacher but now I have decided I would love to become a paediatric physiotherapist. I love children and my love for sport and physiology woul;d be tied in together which would be a great career for me. The only problem is I do not have an A-level in biology I am currently in my first year of 6th form studying eng lit psychology pe and business, but I would have thought all that you need to know for physiotherapy about the body would be in pe, what can I do because most unis require an A level in Biology, is there any other way around it?

[Buenchico]

Sorry, but an A-level in a biological science is essential for admission to any university course in physiotherapy when entering straight from school..

The only alternative routes might be through one of the following:

a) the NHS Cadet scheme ;

b) starting as a physiotherapy assistant and taking a part-time degree course while working ;

c) taking a post-graduate course after obtaining a good (i.e. 1st Class or 2-1) degree in either Sports Science or Psychology

The above information is taken from here:
http://www.learndirect-advice.co.uk/helpwithyourcareer/j obprofiles/profiles/profile435/

Information about starting as an assistant physiotherapist is here:
http://www.learndirect-advice.co.uk/helpwithyourcareer/j obprofiles/profiles/profile1271/

Information about NHS Cadet Schemes can be found here:
http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/nhs-knowledge_base/data/522 6.html

Hoping this helps,

Chris

[campbellking]

If you're looking to go into physio then you really need to make sure that you have had some work experience in a physiotherapy department first. Also, when completing your application, play down the 'sports injury' side of it, as physiotherapy encompasses a much broader role than that. Look for some work experience as a volunteer with people with disabilities etc. Universities will then look more favourably at your application into what is a very competitive field. Good luck.