Hi, I'm currently in college doing a BTEC in Sport and Exercise Science (national extended diploma, predicted D*D*D*). I'd very much like to pursue a career in physiotherapy, however I'd like your opinion on whether I should do a BSc or MSc in the degree (MSc with Sport Science as an undergrad degree). I've heard that the undergraduate course in physiotherapy is very competitive and I doubt I'll be offered a place at any of my desired uni's (Birmingham, Livepool, or Nottingham). But then what are the chances of me being offered a place onto a Masters course doing physiotherapy after doing my undergrad degree? How do I ensure I stand out from the rest, who I assume the majority will have the exact same undergrad degree as me and secure a place on the course? I'm afraid that after obtaining a degree Sport Science I won't be offered a place anywhere and it would've been a complete waste of time. Please let me know your thoughts, sorry for the long message.
Hi, Woohoo team BTEC Sports! Getting into a physiotherapy course is competitive no matter the route that you take. I took the route of BSc Sport Science then MSc Pre-reg Physiotherapy, it was the best decision for me. Don't doubt yourself, I did not expect to get into Birmingham. It is true that with the masters you will be applying for a space alongside other Sport science/ therapy graduates, you may also have people that want a career change. The masters typically have a smaller cohort, mine however had 60 people which was considered large in comparison to the usual 20 people. The masters also requires you to grasp the information at a faster rate because the degree is only 2 years long // The intensity is not for everyone. On the other hand BSc degrees accept more applicants, usually people have less work experience so the "playing field" can be fairly even. The degree is over 3-4 years giving you more time to develop your skills and knowledge. To stand out from others get direct and indirect work experience (shadowing, working as a support worker, attending talks, getting a part-time job with a vulnerable population or just the public comes with various transferrable skills). I hope I have not caused more stress with this answer. ArrayRay :)
very good video and a question I've always had, thank you so much!
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Hi, I'm currently in college doing a BTEC in Sport and Exercise Science (national extended diploma, predicted D*D*D*). I'd very much like to pursue a career in physiotherapy, however I'd like your opinion on whether I should do a BSc or MSc in the degree (MSc with Sport Science as an undergrad degree). I've heard that the undergraduate course in physiotherapy is very competitive and I doubt I'll be offered a place at any of my desired uni's (Birmingham, Livepool, or Nottingham). But then what are the chances of me being offered a place onto a Masters course doing physiotherapy after doing my undergrad degree? How do I ensure I stand out from the rest, who I assume the majority will have the exact same undergrad degree as me and secure a place on the course? I'm afraid that after obtaining a degree Sport Science I won't be offered a place anywhere and it would've been a complete waste of time. Please let me know your thoughts, sorry for the long message.
Hi,
Woohoo team BTEC Sports! Getting into a physiotherapy course is competitive no matter the route that you take. I took the route of BSc Sport Science then MSc Pre-reg Physiotherapy, it was the best decision for me.
Don't doubt yourself, I did not expect to get into Birmingham.
It is true that with the masters you will be applying for a space alongside other Sport science/ therapy graduates, you may also have people that want a career change. The masters typically have a smaller cohort, mine however had 60 people which was considered large in comparison to the usual 20 people. The masters also requires you to grasp the information at a faster rate because the degree is only 2 years long // The intensity is not for everyone. On the other hand BSc degrees accept more applicants, usually people have less work experience so the "playing field" can be fairly even. The degree is over 3-4 years giving you more time to develop your skills and knowledge.
To stand out from others get direct and indirect work experience (shadowing, working as a support worker, attending talks, getting a part-time job with a vulnerable population or just the public comes with various transferrable skills).
I hope I have not caused more stress with this answer.
ArrayRay :)
@@ArrayRay_physio thanks a lot, by far the most helpful answer I’ve had yet :)