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Bachelor of Science (Medical Rehabilitation) (Physiotherapy)

Entry Requirements

Description
Passes in five (5) subjects at CSEC (General Proficiency) Examination with grades I, II, or III (III after 1998) (or equivalent) and must include English Language, Mathematics, and at least one of the following science subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Integrated Science (single award)
Passes in three (3) subjects at CSEC (General Proficiency) Examination, grades I, II, or III (or equivalent) which must include English Language, Mathematics, and at least one of the following science subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or integrated Science (single award), together with the Government of Guyana Rehabilitation Assistant Certificate, obtained through the 18 months programme offered by the Ministry of Health, Georgetown. The certificate must been obtained with a minimum of 60% in both the written and practical sessions with a minimum of three (3) years experience as a Rehabilitation Assistant must have been served. They must also write the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
Mature students (21 years and over) will be considered for admission to the programme provided that they have two (2) subjects at CSEC (General Proficiency) Examination, grades I, II, or III (or equivalent) which must include English Language, a Science subject or Mathematics and three (3) years continuous relevant experience. They must also write the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
Any other qualification equivalent to any of the above
Passes in five (5) subjects at CSEC (General Proficiency) Examination with grades I, II, or III (III after 1998) (or equivalent) and must include English Language, Mathematics, and at least one of the following science subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Integrated Science (single award)
Passes in three (3) subjects at CSEC (General Proficiency) Examination, grades I, II, or III (or equivalent) which must include English Language, Mathematics, and at least one of the following science subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or integrated Science (single award), together with the Government of Guyana Rehabilitation Assistant Certificate, obtained through the 18 months programme offered by the Ministry of Health, Georgetown. The certificate must been obtained with a minimum of 60% in both the written and practical sessions with a minimum of three (3) years experience as a Rehabilitation Assistant must have been served. They must also write the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
Mature students (21 years and over) will be considered for admission to the programme provided that they have two (2) subjects at CSEC (General Proficiency) Examination, grades I, II, or III (or equivalent) which must include English Language, a Science subject or Mathematics and three (3) years continuous relevant experience. They must also write the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
Any other qualification equivalent to any of the above.
Passes in five (5) subjects at CSEC (General Proficiency) Examination with grades I, II, or III (III after 1998) (or equivalent) and must include English Language, Mathematics, and at least one of the following science subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Integrated Science (single award)
Passes in three (3) subjects at CSEC (General Proficiency) Examination, grades I, II, or III (or equivalent) which must include English Language, Mathematics, and at least one of the following science subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or integrated Science (single award), together with the Government of Guyana Rehabilitation Assistant Certificate, obtained through the 18 months programme offered by the Ministry of Health, Georgetown. The certificate must been obtained with a minimum of 60% in both the written and practical sessions with a minimum of three (3) years experience as a Rehabilitation Assistant must have been served. They must also write the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).

Courses

First Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
BMR1105 General Psychology & Sociology 3
PHM2109 Pathophysiology 4 This course replaces PHM2208 with effect from 2024/2025.
HSC3103 Management for Health Professionals 3
HSC1104 Basic Microbiology 3
ENG1105 Introduction to the Use of English 4
AAA4104 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Use this slot to register for Chinese (Mandarin) course.
BMR1103 Theoretical Foundation for PT-OT Profession (History, Practice & Ethics) 2
HSC1101 Homeostasis I 4 This is an additional course that is not required for the degree. Please consult with your Head of Department.
HSC2102 National Health Systems 2
BMR1104 System Anatomy & Physiology with Embryology 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
PHM2208 Pathophysiology 4
BMR1201 Community Based Rehabilitation 2
BMR1206 Introduction to Patient Care & Basic PT-OT Principles with Documentation 3
AAA4204 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Use this slot to register for Chinese (Mandarin) course.
CMS3200 Ethics and Law for Healthcare Professionals 3 This course replaces HSC3201 with effect from academic year 2022/2023.
BMR1204 Kinesiology & Biomechanics (Human Motion in Activity) 3
HSC3209 Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS 3
Semester 3/Annual
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
BMP1901 Clinical Attachment I 2 Supervised observation in the clinic and CBR.

Second Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MED2106 Research Methodology & Biostatistics 4
BMR2105 Clinical Neurosciences and Neurological Conditions 3
HSC3102 Epidemiology 3 This is an additional course. Only select after consultation with your Head of Department.
BMR2104 Medical-Surgical Condition in Adult & Paediatrics 3
BMR2201 Human Growth and Development 3
BMR2106 Physical Assessment in PT-OT 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
BMR2205 Emergency Procedures (First Aid & Life Support) 3
HSC2202 Genetics 3 This is an additional course that is only required for those who changed from 0537 to 5205 in 2015/2016.
BMR2203 Physiology of Exercise & Basic Therapeutic Exercise 3
BMR3202 Functional Assessment with Outcome Measures 3
BMR2207 Assistive & Alternative Devices (Adaptation, Technology, Orthotics & Prosthesis 3
BMR2206 Pharmacology for Rehabilitation 3
Semester 3/Annual
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
BMP2900 Clinical Attachment II 2 Supervised Field work

Third Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
BMR3108 Adult Gerontology & Rehabilitation 4
BMR3110 Reflective Practice in Rehabilitation 3
BMR3107 Administration & Management in Rehabilitation 3
BMR3105 Psycho-social Dysfunction and Approaches 3
BMR3109 Group Dynamics: Community Development & Program 2
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
BMR3206 Advanced Therapeutic Exercise 3
BMR3209 Communication, Interpersonal with Cultural Awareness 3
BMR3207 Therapeutic Modalities 1: Physical Modalities 4
BMR3208 Child Physical Health and Rehabilitation 3
BMR3200 Critical Appraisal of Literature and Research Proposal Writing 2
Semester 3/Annual
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
BMP3900 Clinical Attachment III 2 Supervised Field Work

Fourth Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
BMP4106 Therapeutic Modalities 2: Electrical Modalities 4
BMP4109 Independent Study with Evidence Based PT Practice 4
BMP4107 PT Intervention 1 Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation 3
BMP4105 Clinical Internship I (Supervised PT) 4
BMP4108 PT Intervention 2: Medical & Surgical Treatment & Practices (Orthopedic & Traumatic) 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
BMP4204 PT Intervention 5: Medical Rehabilitiation 3
BMP4200 PT Intervention 3 : Sports Rehabilitation 3
BMP4205 Clinical Internship II (Supervised PT) 4
BMP4206 PT Intervention 6: Neurologic Condition 3
BMP4202 PT Intervention 4: In Community Health (Adult & Child) 2
Semester 3/Annual
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
BMP4900 Clinical Attachment IV (Supervised Field Work) 2