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Will I be required to attend an interview?
Yes, we feel that it is important for you to have the opportunity to visit the school so that you are able to make an informed choice if you get more than one offer. Selection events are held from May to July. You will be only interviewed when you didn’t meet our cut-off.
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What criteria or qualities do you look for during the interview?
As communication skills are essential in the healthcare context, an applicant's ability to express themselves clearly and appropriately during an interview is regarded as very important. The interview will also explore an individual's commitment to the course and physiotherapy in general.
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How long is the course?
4 years, full-time.
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Is the course offered on a part-time basis?
No
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Can I study parts of this program off-campus?
No. The mode of delivery for this course is entirely on-campus except for physiotherapy practicums which are undertaken off-campus.
- What are the advantages of doing this course from SGI?
SGI has a fully functional Socio-Corporate “Sharda Hospital”, 500 beds capacity co-located on the same premises offering best in class training opportunities for the hospital management students. The hospital capacity will be raised to 1500 beds shortly.
The hospital has the latest, most modern, state of the art equipment and facilities and follows the best practices. Additionally highly qualified hospital management experts are available as faculty.
- When does the course start, and what is the duration of the course?
The course at the Sharda University will starts from August/September It takes 4 years to complete the course, including internship.
- Is residence on campus compulsory? What are the hostel and mess facilities for resident students?
No. The college does not make it compulsory for students to take up hostel accommodation. Day scholars are also welcome. Hostel residents are accommodated in separate hostels for boys and girls. Rooms have attached baths with geysers installed. A common mess for resident students as well as faculty provides hygienic vegetarian food. In addition, one can have food of one's own choice at the cafeteria within the campus against payment.
- What about security?
Strict vigil is maintained on the campus 24 hours everyday by specially trained private security guards, to prevent any untoward incident. Arrivals and departures are monitored and recorded at all times for security reasons. The campus is very safe even at night; Special attention is paid towards the security of girl students.
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How many hours of study are expected outside of contact hours?
Students should expect to spend at least 20 hours per week on self-directed study.
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How tough is the course?
This is a difficult but intellectually stimulating course which will require a different approach from high school. The emphasis is on problem solving, but there is a whole new language to learn and a great amount of detailed factual knowledge to acquire.
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Are there any pre-requisites for course admission?
No. However, assumed knowledge includes studies at HSC or tertiary level in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.
Can I transfer from another undergraduate physiotherapy program into the Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) at the University?
There is no such thing as a ‘transfer’.
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What will science laboratory work involve?
The first half of the course involves a high proportion of biomedical sciences subjects including anatomy, which is centered on dissected human specimens.
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As a student, how do I practice physiotherapy techniques?
Prospective students should be aware that they will be expected to carry out, and have carried out upon themselves as simulated patients, most of the examination and treatment procedures used by physiotherapists. Students practice these skills on each other in tutorial sessions under the supervision of a tutor who is a qualified physiotherapist in our hospital.
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I am concerned about a condition I have which may interfere with my development of skills. Who can I discuss this with?
Prospective students who think they may have a condition (e.g. a chronic illness) or disability that may interfere with the development or practice of observational or physical skills should consult the Course Coordinator.
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Where can I find out more about Clinical Education?
About more information about clinical research you can get the Copy of Career Counseling Guide which is given to the student at the time of counseling in the campus.
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Are leave of absence requests granted automatically?
No. You would have to apply to the Course Coordinator stating reasons for requesting leave of absence.
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What are some of the career opportunities and are jobs easy to get?
Examples include physiotherapy clinical practice, academia, administration, research and consultancy within the public and private health care sectors.
Generally a high percent of our graduating students find employment - you need to look around. Factors such as the state of the economy will affect job prospects.
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What are the trends and future directions for physiotherapy?
Community based rehabilitation, need for specialization.
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Is there scope for specialization (e.g. sports physiotherapy) at an undergraduate level?
No. All undergraduate students will complete the sequence of subjects for the undergraduate programs (pass and honors).
