Physiotherapy - Modules

Please note curricular information is subject to change. Information is displayed only for guidance purposes.

Year 1

Students cover basic sciences in Year 1 such as Anatomy and Physiology, Physics-biomechanics and Chemistry. These are shared with other health professional’s courses and are taught on the main campus. Students also cover clinical anatomy and physiotherapy skills to integrate basic knowledge with clinical application.

Year 2

Year 2 introduces the student to clinical subjects and includes the core areas of physiotherapy – cardiorespiratory care, neurology and musculoskeletal systems. These are taught at the Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, James’s Campus in large practical rooms. At the end of the 2nd year, students begin their clinical training in hospitals and other sites.

Year 3

Year 3 is evenly split into clinical practice and more specific subjects building on the core subjects in Year 2. These include Scientific Investigation, Paediatrics, Gerontology, Gender health, Oncology, Mental health etc.

Clinical practice covers 2 separate placements and there is the possibility of a international placement between year 3 and year 4.

Year 4

Year 4 is defined by a major research project down as part of a group and specific subjects in Advances in Practice, Sports Medicine and Ergonomics. Clinical practice concludes with two final placements.

For further information on course modules visit: www.tcd.ie/medicine/physiotherapy/undergraduate