Bachelor of Physiotherapy / Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science

For consideration for commencement in Semester 1, 2021, please submit your application and supporting documentation by Wednesday 30 September 2020.

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

In addition to the Bachelor of Physiotherapy, this double degree with Exercise & Sport Science includes more detailed information about the analysis of physical activity, exercise prescription and health in sport.

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

Upon graduation, you will be eligible for registration as a physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA).

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
• Exercise Physiology
• Principles of Clinical Rehabilitation

Year Two

• Medical Sciences
• Principles of Strength and Conditioning
• Physiology of Training and Environmental Extremes
• Health and Disease Risk Factors and Counselling
• ESS Industry Internship
• Exercise Biomechanics
• Motor Control Development & Learning
• Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity
• Psychosocial Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity
• Health and Fitness Assessment

Year Three

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

Year Four

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

Year Five

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

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.