Abbreviated BSc for Nanyang Polytechnic Graduates
Overview
Special enrolment options for the Abbreviated Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) for Internationally-Qualified Physiotherapists program are available to strong applicants who hold a Diploma in Physiotherapy qualification from Nanyang Polytechnic in Singapore. The information on this page details the differences available to Nanyang graduates.
Entrance Requirements
Applicants must hold a Diploma in Physiotherapy from Nanyang Polytechnic in Singapore. An Honours stream is available for applicants with exceptional results including completion of units in research methods and statistics in their Physiotherapy qualification. Applicants will need to indicate their preference to undertake Honours when they submit their application.
Course Structure
Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy)
Applicants will receive Recognition of Prior Learning for Electrophysical Agents 351 and Physiotherapy Research 352.
| Semester 5 (February to June) | Hrs/week | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiopulmonary Science 351 | 5 | 25 |
| Musculoskeletal Science 351 | 7 | 25 |
| Neuroscience 351 | 4 | 25 |
| Physiotherapy Practice 351 | 2 | 12.5 |
| 87.5 | ||
| Semester 6 (July to November) | Hrs/week | Credits |
| Cardiopulmonary Science 352 | 4 | 12.5 |
| Musculoskeletal Specialisation 352 | 4 | 25 |
| Neuroscience 352 | 4 | 25 |
| Physiotherapy Practice 352 | 5 | 25 |
| 87.5 | ||
| Quarter 1 (Jan the following year) | Hrs/week | Credits |
| Physiotherapy Clinics 453 * | 30 | 75 |
*Physiotherapy Clinics 453 includes 3x4 weeks of clinical placements and an oral examination (Physiotherapy Competency Review). Where possible, placements will be undertaken over the December to March period.
Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) Honours
| Semester 5 (February to June) | Hrs/week | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiopulmonary Science 351 | 5 | 25 |
| Musculoskeletal Science 351 | 7 | 25 |
| Neuroscience 351 | 4 | 25 |
| Physiotherapy Honours Preparation 351 | 2 | 12.5 |
| 87.5 | ||
| Semester 6 (July to November) | Hrs/week | Credits |
| Cardiopulmonary Science 352 | 4 | 12.5 |
| Neuroscience 352 | 4 | 25 |
| Physiotherapy Practice 352 | 5 | 25 |
| Musculoskeletal Specialisation 352 | 4 | 25 |
| Physiotherapy Honours Preparation 352 | 2 | 12.5 |
| 100 | ||
| Semester 7 (December - June) | Hrs/week | Credits |
| Physiotherapy Clinics 453 * | 30 | 75 |
| Physiotherapy Research Honours 451 | 2 | 12.5 |
| Physiotherapy Practice 451 | 2 | 12.5 |
| Semester 8 (July - November) | Hrs/week | Credits |
| Physiotherapy Honours Dissertation 454 | 10 | 25 |
*Physiotherapy Clinics 453 includes 3x4 weeks of clinical placements and an oral examination (Physiotherapy Competency Review). Where possible, placements will be undertaken over the December to March period.
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