Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Applications for Semester 1, 2021 have now closed.

The next intake will be in Semester 1, 2022.

Applications are due 5pm, Thursday 30 September 2021.

Apply Now.The Bachelor of Physiotherapy is a four-year, full-time degree that focuses on the physiotherapist-client relationship and is highly practical in its orientation.

As a student in the School of Physiotherapy, you will undertake a comprehensive program, including specialised physiotherapy studies, behavioural and health sciences, and clinical development.

Upon graduation, you will be eligible for registration as a physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA) and full membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association.

Core Curriculum

• Introduction to Philosophy
• Introduction to Theology
• Ethics and the Law

Year One

• Anatomy & Physiology of the Neuromusculoskeletal System A
• Soft Tissue Injury Management
• Developmental Psychology and Mental Health in Physiotherapy
• Anatomy & Physiology of the Neuromusculoskeletal System B
• Anatomy & Physiology of Body Systems
• Movement Sciences for Physiotherapy
• Principles of Clinical Rehabilitation

Year Two

• Research and Evidence in Physiotherapy
• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (Lower Limb)
• Medical Sciences
• Applied Neuroscience
• Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Sciences I
• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (Upper Limb)
• Physiotherapy in Gerontology
• Clinical Education I
• Physiotherapy in Gender Health

Year Three

• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (Spinal I)
• Rehabilitation for the Neurosciences
• Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Sciences II
• Physiotherapy in Paediatrics
• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (Spinal II)
• Clinical Education II and Practitioner Development

Year Four

• Clinical Education III
• Clinical Education IV
• Clinical Education V
• Clinical Education VI
• Professional Issues in Physiotherapy Practice
• Complex Cases

More information about the courses can be found at the course descriptions page.

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Regulations.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education:

• Indicative ATAR of 90 or equivalent with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD)
• OR
• Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 33
• In order to be a competitive applicant, it is strongly preferred that school leaver prospective students have studied at least one of the following ATAR courses:
• Mathematics Specialist;
• Mathematics Methods;
• Human Biology;
• Physics; and/or
• Chemistry.
• Additionally, students may find ATAR courses in Biology, Physical Education Studies and/or Mathematics Applications useful preparation for the Physiotherapy program.

Applicants with Higher Education Study:

Completion of at least one year of study (full-time equivalent) in another relevant undergraduate university program, with at least a 65% average grade or higher.

In order to be a competitive applicant, it is strongly preferred that mature age prospective students have studied in a health or science related area, at either an undergraduate or postgraduate level.