Q: What will happen on my first day?
The first induction lecture is scheduled for Monday 9th January at 9 am. In this session you will meet the Course Leader, Kathryn Cassidy. Later in the week you will meet your academic advisors and your Year Lead, Nancy Ali.
Q: What do I do if I am ill ?
Please email L.Higginbotham@shu.ac.uk if you cannot make any of the induction week due to illness
If at any other time during the course you can't come in to your teaching sessions you must contact the University by completing the Student Absence Form. As well as notifying the tutor taking the session or your academic advisor if you cannot find the name of the tutor taking the session.
Q: What are the course attendance requirements?
You are required to attend all sessions and attendance is recorded and monitored. Students are required to inform their Academic Advisor and the module leader if they cannot attend through illness.
Please note that students should report both 'Practice Placement Absence' and 'Taught Session Absence' by completing the Student Absence Form
If you are not currently logged into Google Drive, clicking on the link will require you to log in using your email address as per the example (username@my.shu.ac.uk). This will then take you to the Sheffield Hallam University login page where you would login using your single sign on Sheffield Hallam University login details. The HWB Student Absence Google Form for will then open for your completion.
Q: What should I wear?
Physiotherapy is a very practical course. When you are in the University for practical sessions you will have to practice skills on each other. So, you should wear appropriate clothing such as Shorts / T-shirts / vest tops / sports bras - if you are not undertaking sessions on the lower limb you may wear jogging bottoms / leggings. There will be a need to undress for particular aspects of the course therefore, appropriate underwear should be worn.
Q: When are my holidays?
You will find term time dates on this pre-enrolment site in the 'Overview of the course' tab and on the course Blackboard site when you enrol. Holidays within teaching weeks are not permitted and will not be granted.
Q: How do I know which modules I am studying?
You will find a list of modules on this site. The course will be explained fully to you during induction week.
Q: When is my first placement?
Your first placement is planned for end of May 2023. The placement is for 5 weeks with the first two weeks being preparatory simulation activities and the final out on practice. You will be given more information about placement during induction.