Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Learn the science behind body movement and gain valuable knowledge, understanding, and insight about the amazing machine we call the human body - with the UC Bachelor of Physiotherapy.This four-year comprehensive course will help you explore the human body in detail, and analyse how each muscle, bone, joint, and ligament enables human movement and development across a variety of age ranges and disabilities.

You will also develop a sophisticated understanding of how the lungs, heart, brain, and nerves work together, and how to improve peoples’ lives through exercise and movement.Your study of advanced functional human anatomy combined with training from expert clinicians means you will be able to diagnose and offer effective therapeutic management solutions for a wide range of human movement disorders.Once you graduate, you’ll open doors to further study, specialisation, or a Ph.D.

in Physiotherapy.

This course also offers an embedded Honours program for high-achieving students looking to progress into physiotherapy research or academic careers.The course is fully accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council, which means you are eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) from the day they graduate.This course offers a high volume of work integrated learning and the opportunity to gain clinical practice experience using theoretical and practical components of your studies.Comprising of five, five-week placements, these hands-on learning opportunities will cover a wide range of areas such as acute care units, rehabilitation centres, neurological units, residential care facilities, pediatric units, and aged care facilities.

Placements are only provided on a full-time basis and will require interstate travel.

Accommodation and transport costs are the student’s responsibility.

For further information on WIL please visit https://www.canberra.edu.au/current-students/canberra-students/work-integrated-learningAlso, patients with a variety of medical issues such as spinal cord injuries and Parkinson’s disease will also regularly visit to discuss their conditions, and you’ll also have the chance to work with high-performance athletes looking to improve their physical and personal objectives.* Further study requiredThe Australian Physiotherapy Council accredits this course and successful graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and practice physiotherapy in Australia.Course content and structure is informed by the industry, with Course Advisory Group members hailing from the physiotherapy department of Canberra Hospital, Calvary Hospital and the Australian Institute of Sport.High-performing students may be eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Physiotherapy Honours degree, based on their academic performance, interview, and application.There are non-standard English language requirements for this course.

To be eligible, you must have an academic IELTS of 7.0 overall with no band score below 7.0 or equivalent.Before commencing clinical placement, all students must:

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (96 credit points) Required - 84 credit points as follows

• CM0023 Core Major in Allied Health (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 15 credit points as follows 6529 - Systemic Anatomy and Physiology - 3 cp, Level 1 9808 - Regional Anatomy and Physiology - 3 cp, Level 1 11398 - Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences - 3 cp, Level 1 11399 - Understanding People and Behaviour - 3 cp, Level 1 11400 - Professional Orientation (Health) - 3 cp, Level 1 Restricted Choice - 9 credit points from the following Option A - Must pass 9 credit points as follows Option A is for students in the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science or the Bachelor of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation. 9813 - Research and Professional Practice Part A (6cp) - 0 cp, Level 3 9814 - Research and Professional Practice Part B - 9 cp, Level 3 Option B - 9 credit points as follows Option B is for students in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy. Part A - Must pass 6 credit points as follows 11536 - Clinical Physiotherapy 1 - 3 cp, Level 4 11537 - Clinical Physiotherapy 2 - 3 cp, Level 4 Part B - Must pass 3 credit points from the following 8987 - Evidence Based Practice (Honours) - 3 cp, Level 4 8988 - Evidence Based Practice - 3 cp, Level 4
• Required Units - Must pass 12 credit points as follows 483 - Concepts in Biology - 3 cp, Level 1 6532 - Human Physiology and the Lifecycle - 3 cp, Level 3 7434 - Indigenous Health: Contemporary Issues - 3 cp, Level 2 8391 - Physiology of Exercise 1 - 3 cp, Level 2
• SM0063 Specialist Major in Physiotherapy Interventions (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 8976 - Cardiothoracic Interventions 1 - 3 cp, Level 3 8977 - Musculoskeletal Interventions 1 - 3 cp, Level 3 8979 - Cardiothoracic Interventions 2 - 3 cp, Level 3 8982 - Neurological Interventions 1 - 3 cp, Level 4 8983 - Neurological Interventions 2 - 3 cp, Level 4 8986 - Musculoskeletal Interventions 2 - 3 cp, Level 3 11538 - Orthopaedic Physiotherapy - 3 cp, Level 2 11539 - Physiotherapy Across the Lifespan - 3 cp, Level 3
• SM0064 Specialist Major in Physiotherapy Practice (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 6834 - Biomechanics 1 - 3 cp, Level 2 8279 - Advanced Functional Anatomy - 3 cp, Level 3 8997 - Professional Practice in Health - 3 cp, Level 1 11540 - Essential Physiotherapy Skills - 3 cp, Level 2 11541 - Applied Physiotherapy Skills - 3 cp, Level 3 11542 - Clinical Physiotherapy 3 - 3 cp, Level 4 11543 - Clinical Physiotherapy 4 - 3 cp, Level 4 11544 - Clinical Physiotherapy 5 - 3 cp, Level 4

Restricted Choice - Must select 1 of the following

• Professional Stream - 12 credit points as follows Restricted Choice - Must pass 12 credit points from the following 6835 - Biomechanics 2 - 3 cp, Level 3 7224 - Sport and Performance Psychology - 3 cp, Level 2 8392 - Physiology of Exercise 2 - 3 cp, Level 3 9531 - Small Business Management - 3 cp, Level 2 9855 - Cross-Cultural Professional Practice - 3 cp, Level 3 10008 - Global Health - 3 cp, Level 2
• Honours Stream - 12 credit points as follows Required - Must pass 9 credit points as follows 8992 - Physiotherapy Honours Thesis 1 - 3 cp, Level 4 8993 - Physiotherapy Honours Thesis 2 - 6 cp, Level 4 Restricted Choice - Must pass 3 credit points from the following 6835 - Biomechanics 2 - 3 cp, Level 3 7224 - Sport and Performance Psychology - 3 cp, Level 2 8392 - Physiology of Exercise 2 - 3 cp, Level 3 9531 - Small Business Management - 3 cp, Level 2 9855 - Cross-Cultural Professional Practice - 3 cp, Level 3 10008 - Global Health - 3 cp, Level 2

Admission Requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:- Year 12 ATAR- other Australian Qualification- work experience- overseas qualificationWe also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry Domestic applicants who are not currently enrolled in a bachelor degree at the University of Canberra must apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC): https://www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants Admission to this course is competitive. Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and the number of available places. To ensure your application is considered, we recommend applying by the 31st October as the first offers will be released in December. Please be advised that if you submit your application after the advertised closing date, your application may not be considered.

Additional Admission Requirements

All students in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy course are required to complete clinical practice placement in blocks of time, often outside teaching time. These clinical practice placements are essential to the program. Prior to commencing clinical practice, all students need to present a complete immunisation schedule, and First Aid Certificates including CPR, as a requirement of the ACT and NSW health departments.All students are required to undergo an Australian Federal Police record check prior to undertaking clinical experience in the ACT, and a NSW Police check before undertaking practice in NSW.

Assumed Knowledge

ACT: Mathematical Methods major and either Biology or Human Movement major(s); and Chemistry or Physics major(s).NSW: Mathematics and either Biology or Human Movement, and Physics or Chemistry.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.