The second year of the course builds on and integrates knowledge from the units of year one.
In the second year the following subjects are covered:

• Respiratory care
• Cardiothoracics
• Spinal conditions
• Neurology
  

In addition the students will begin to develop their third year research project.

Clinical Education

In the second year clinical placements begin. These build on the clinical observation of the first year. Placements are located in hospitals (NHS and private), the community, schools and health centres.

These placements are located throughout the North West of England. New centres for clinical placement are continually being developed.

When a student is on placement outside Central Manchester it may be necessary for them to stay in accommodation within easy travelling distance. Other students may be required to commute to their placements. There may be additional expense to the student as a consequence. Students with a maintenance bursary may be able to claim back some of their additional expenditure.

Assessment

Comprises a combination of:

• Coursework
• Evaluation of clinical placements
• Written and practical skills examination