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To think this course is a waste of time/money? A uni question.

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CarrieErbag · 18/02/2022 18:51

Dc has just been rejected by Birmingham for their physio degree but offered a sports/health science place instead.
She wants to accepting the hope that she can then do physio when she finishes but dh thinks it's an absolute farce and money making venture, with no guarantee of a physio place at the end of it.
Also she plays no sport, didn't even do PE at school due to a disability, so dh thinks she'll be a fish out of water surrounded by 'jocks' on the course.
What do you think?

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Frustratedmummy79 · 18/02/2022 18:56

She might be better finding herself a job as a physio assistant/therapy assistant (if possible) as this will give her much more valuable experience and she will be much better placed to apply next year. She'll also get paid!
When I was at uni (maaaaany moons ago!) sport and exercise science course didn't directly lead to any career path and pretty much everyone I know who did it had to go on to do a further course to get a job

Justkeeppedaling · 18/02/2022 18:59

I think your DH is right.
There are other unis that offer Physiotherapy degrees though. Gloucester for one. Has she applied anywhere else?

DPotter · 18/02/2022 19:00

I'm with your DH on this one.

Why spend 3 years doing something that still may not lead to the career your DD wants ?

CovidCorvid · 18/02/2022 19:00

She’d be better off working either as a physio assistant if she can get a position or as a hcsw for a year and applying again. Physio is a competitive degree due to lack of places and some decent healthcare experience will boost her application. I’d steer her away from a degree she’s not really wanting to do and doesn’t get her to where she wants to be.

Saying that I do know some universities offer a pre reg Masters in Physiotherapy for people with related degrees such as sports science. They’re a two year course. But yes no guarantee of getting a place on that.

Daphnise · 18/02/2022 19:02

Please let her not join this course.

Waste of time and money in her case.

Spaghettio · 18/02/2022 19:02

Is it possible for her to do a year of the sports science degree then transfer to a physio degree? I know a few physios who didn't get the grades they needed initially but then transferred in later.

PermanentTemporary · 18/02/2022 19:03

Agree with all the other posters (I'm an AHP though not a physio). Get a job as a therapy assistant and reapply. Lots of people take that route and she'll get lots of application support from the physios.

There may also be a physio apprenticeship route? I'll have a look -

WutheringHeights66 · 18/02/2022 19:03

If this is for an NHS physiotherapy course no. Don’t take a second best just because they’ve offered it, it doesn’t come with HCPC registration. I personally would absolutely look at other universities rather than waste three years doing something that doesn’t give her a recognised profession.

LIZS · 18/02/2022 19:05

Did she apply anywhere else? Agree apprenticeship might be a better option.

PermanentTemporary · 18/02/2022 19:08

Some googling got me to a page for eg Sheffield Hallam's physiotherapy degree apprenticeship course. I think there are 7 institutions that offer this. Maybe pursue that option but make sure it eventually leads to chartered physiotherapy status.

belle40 · 18/02/2022 19:09

Hi OP. I work in this field. You are correct, completing a BSc in Sports Ex is no guarantee of a place in a physiotherapy programme. There are a significant number of new physiotherapy providers and many were in clearing last year. Has she looked at other programmes? The UCAs window has now closed for most programmes but if she has another offer I would look at accepting this or clearing. If not, her time would be better spend working as a rehab assistant / PTA etc so she can see what the profession is. Did she ask for feedback about her rejection?

BurbageBrook · 18/02/2022 19:12

In her case, it’s not a good idea. It’s a course for sporty types for sure. There are other physio courses out there… could she go through clearing?

belle40 · 18/02/2022 19:13

Sorry, just to add to others comments. Apprenticeships are designed for NHS staff, e.g. people working as physio assistants / rehab assistants so this may not be the right model. MSC places are heavily oversubscribed and v competitive, also another 2 years of Uni course fees. Please feel free to message me if helpful. The CSP webpage will provide a list of physiotherapy programmes. Many physiotherapy programmes do not accept APEL. So credit accrued in one degree cannot be transferred to another.

Pumperthepumper · 18/02/2022 19:14

I agree with him too. Four years is a long time to do a course she’s not that arsed about in the hope it’ll lead to something better. And sports science degrees are ten a penny so she’ll have loads of competition to do anything else.

girlmom21 · 18/02/2022 19:16

Presumably she wants to remain in Birmingham? Did she get rejected by BCU? Has she applied for UCB, Wolverhampton or Aston?

Loopytiles · 18/02/2022 19:17

Agree with DH.

linerforlife · 18/02/2022 19:18

To be honest I would say she should go for it. It's really common to switch to a course you originally got rejected from in your second year. Tell her to go, smash the first year grades wise, and then she will likely be ok'd to switch to what she wants to do.

Dreambigger · 18/02/2022 19:20

Agreed. Pointless for what she wants to do. Any other ahp courses appeal to her instead if that is her focus ? Otherwise don't do this as others have suggested

WonderfulYou · 18/02/2022 19:20

I agree with your DH and the above posters.

For some it might be fine but I don’t think it will be good for your DD.

Do you know why she was rejected?

Some unis offer a foundation year course which allowed you to progress onto the proper course.
If she doesn’t have the right qualifications then I’d be looking at unis that offer this.

I agree with PPs about getting a job and applying next year with more experience.

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CarrieErbag · 18/02/2022 19:22

Thanks for your advice so far, I really appreciate it.
She thinks she can't go through clearing if she has an offer?
So presumably she rejects this and looks into some of the other options that many of you have suggested?

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LIZS · 18/02/2022 19:24

She can use Clearing but needs to be released before accepting a new offer. Realistically though are many accredited physio courses in Clearing?

LIZS · 18/02/2022 19:26

Has she other offers? I am guessing she may not have had many work experience opportunities to enhance her application. She does nit need to decide yet.

belle40 · 18/02/2022 19:27

She can use clearing but will have to reject her offer. @LIZS 8 programmes were in clearing last year. Some well established courses amongst the newly validated courses. @carrieErbag is she happy with the offer she holds?

Jedsnewstar · 18/02/2022 19:28

Yes sports science degree is a bit of a Micky mouse degree and will be filled with jocks. Your DH is spot on. The route after is sports coaching or personal trainer.

Ohyesiam · 18/02/2022 19:29

I think your husband is right

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