The Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, United Kingdom

&

Shifrin Healthcare, Inc.



Physical Therapy Courses

Click here for the Robert Gordon University Prospectus

The Degree Offered

Robert Gordon University will provide an accelerated honors level Course in physical therapy, which results in an award of the University of a BSc (Honors) degree. The Course will be offered over seven trimesters, each of fifteen weeks duration for a total of 2 and 1/3 years. Thirty-six (36) candidates will be accepted to the program which commences on January 9, 1996.

Application Procedure

The application deadline is September 15. Late applications will be accepted on a space available basis.

Interviews will take place in October.

All documents and correspondence shall be sent by application to Shifrin Healthcare, Inc., 111 Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park, New Jersey, 07932-2103. A $50.00 non-refundable application fee is required. Applications are accepted on a rolling admissions basis and are reviewed as they are received. Applicants should call Shifrin Healthcare, Inc. to discuss their file and ask for advice.

Overview

Shifrin Healthcare, Inc., is dedicated to providing the opportunity for the highest quality Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy education to anyone who meets our qualifying standards for professional education. Our criteria is based on a scale which either must meet or exceed U.S. educational institution standards. our hand picked and contracted educational institutions must be considered capable of being accredited by the APTA.

Shifrin Healthcare, Inc., will work to assist and guide in the process of physical therapy training, licensing, and placement for the individual students who join our Course, so that the student may concentrate on his/her studies. In addition, we shall obtain and complete all necessary paperwork for the student with their cooperation. Our goal is to make the educational process and the transition from being a student to a licensed physical therapist in the U.S. as smooth as possible.

In return for our efforts, Shifrin Healthcare, Inc. will ask the candidate for a work commitment after passing a state license examination.

Shifrin Healthcare, Inc. charges a modest annual non-refundable fee for each of the academic years. All fees and currency exchange rates are subject to change without notice.

The Robert Gordon University

All students enrolled in the Course at Robert Gordon University can be assured of every assistance form the staff during their stay. Every student will be assigned a personal tutor with whom they can discuss any academic difficulties they may have. The University provides specific services to help students settle into their new environment. These include but are not limited to the following:

For additional benefits, and details about the Campus and the beautiful city of Aberdeen please refer to the University Prospectus.

Pre-Requisite Courses
Biology 4 credits, General Biology w/lab, Zoology or other Bio. may be accepted.
Chemistry 8 credits, General Chem. w/lab, other Chem. may be accepted
Physics 8 credits, General Physics w/lab, Algebra or Calculus based accepted
Math 3 Credits, General Math; Algebra/Geometry/Trigonometry
English 6 credits, Composition 1,2 & Speech, or other
Humanities 6 credits, Music, Theater Art, Social Sciences, or other
Psychology 3 credits, Intro. or General Psychology
Anatomy & Physiology I & II 8 credits

Alternatives will be considered.

Requirements

Recommended courses (not required):

Expenses

Tuition for year one, trimesters 1-3, plus Clinical Placement; which includes round-trip travel from the University to the clinical setting and housing at the clinical site for 8 weeks during the first year, plus all text books for first year, plus NHS health insurance- free to full-time students. Total: $18,428* Financial aid is available, up to $28,000 per year. *The above does not include University housing, equipment, and Shifrin Healthcare, Inc., fee.
*All fees are subject to change.

University Accommodation

On Campus Housing

Students will have a choice of the following situations:

Option 1Single study bedroom
Woolmanhill Flats 1
Option 2En-suite study bedroom
Woolmanhill Flats 2 & 3
Option 3Off-campus Housing

For additional information, please refer to pages 15 and 91 of the University Prospectus.

Health Care Provision

The University Medical Service provides National Health Service Care, free of charge for those students who wish to register with the medical practice attached to the University. For more information, please refer to pages 97 and 101 of the University Prospectus.

Clinical Internships & Curriculum

Throughout the Course students will undertake periods of clinical practics. These placements are designed to enable the student to integrate scientific and theoretical knowledge with physical therapy skills in the therapeutic management of patients.

Physical Therapy Curriculum

Trimesters 1-7:

Foundation Studies

Physiotherapy Studies

Total Hours: 2,672
Total Clinical Hours: 1,120

Important Information

Personal Interviews will be conducted by Shifrin Healthcare, Inc., and representatives from The Robert Gordon University in New Jersey.

A University Video (VHS) will be sent to all candidates chosen for interviews.

All funds must be made payable to:
Shifrin Healthcare, Inc.

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The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen


For more information or to speak to a representative, please feel free to call or write.

Shifrin Healthcare, Inc.

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Cranford, NJ 07016-2437
Phone # 973-540-8999 . Fax # 973-540-9595


Mailing Address for Applications and All Correspondence:
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