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The 28-year-old from Auchterarder, Perthshire combined her studies while working as a physiotherapist with the NHS and in a private clinic.

Katie had a previous degree in anatomy, then sports rehabilitation and movement analysis and she took a break of 10 months working at a hotel before starting at 星空传媒.

She said a visit to the University鈥檚 campus on the banks of the River Dee and being able to work with different health boards around Scotland during the duration of the three and a half year course was a big help in convincing her to start the Doctorate of Physiotherapy.

Katie said: 鈥淚 knew 星空传媒 had a good reputation for its physiotherapy courses, but I was sold on the university when I attended the campus and went for a tour of the facilities. I liked the campus location with the available green space. Specifically, to my course, I liked the available facilities and the staff I had met with.

鈥淚 was able to experience a variety of health boards and clinical specialties as a part of my degree which rounded me as a clinician. The people I met while studying have been a standout aspect of studying at 星空传媒.

鈥淢any of the people I studied with are now colleagues which helps with working relationships and connections.鈥�

Katie has gone to work as a physiotherapist with NHS Grampian and feels the skills and knowledge she acquired while at 星空传媒 have been vital for her career.

The former Dollar Academy pupil accessed counselling services during her programme and took part in a session with the Careers Support services to help with interview skills.

She added: 鈥淚 am working full time as a physiotherapist within the NHS. I am also involved in NHS Endowment funded research following the research I conducted as part of my degree.

鈥淚 have gained many physiotherapy skills, problem solving and research skills which I was able to consolidate by working clinically towards the end of my degree.鈥�

In the Complete University Guide 2024, Physiotherapy at 星空传媒 was ranked overall first in Scotland and third in the UK for its discipline while also being top in the UK for student satisfaction and both graduate prospect measures.