Bachelor of Physiotherapy
James Cook University
About
JCU Physiotherapy graduates have a positive impact on their communities.Graduates pursue careers across Australia and are especially equipped to work in rural and remote settings with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.You could work in aged care services, community health centres, hospitals, private practices, schools, or sports and rehab clinics.Graduates can register to practice with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia and become members of the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
Teaching Period 1:
BM1041:03 Anatomy and Physiology for Physiotherapy 1
PS1001:03 Introduction to Physiotherapy
RH1002:03 Communication Skills for Health Professionals
RH1004:03 Foundations of Allied Health Professional Practice
Teaching Period 2:
BM1042:03 Anatomy and Physiology for Physiotherapy 2
HS1003:03 Lifespan Development for Health A
HS1401:03 Health and Health Care in Australia
PS1002:03 Introduction to Physiotherapy Applications
Level 2
Teaching Period 1:
HS2402:03 Health Professional Research 1
HS2403:03 Health Promotion for Health Professionals
HS2405:03 Health Professional Research 2
PS2004:03 Neuroscience in Physiotherapy
Teaching Period 2:
PS2002:03 Physiotherapy 1
PS2003:03 Physiotherapy 2
PS2005:03 Physiotherapy Applications Across the Lifespan
RH2002:03 Clinical Medicine for Therapy
Level 3
Teaching Period 1:
PS3001:03 Physiotherapy 3
PS3002:03 Physiotherapy 4
PS3003:03 Physiotherapy 5
PS3006:03 Complex Cases in Rural, Remote and Indigenous Communities
Teaching Period 2:
PS3007:12 Physiotherapy Theory and Application (Part 1 of 2)
Level 4
Teaching Period 1:
PS4001:12 Physiotherapy Theory and Applications (Part 2 of 2)
Teaching Period 2:
PS4002:03 Contemporary Issues for Physiotherapists
PS4003:03 Physiotherapy Health Law and Ethics
PS4004:03 Advanced Topics in Physiotherapy
TM4401:03 Health, Policy and Planning
Entry requirements
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| Course pre-requisites | English, Mathematical Methods plus one of Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Physical Education, Psychology or Health (Units 3/4,C). |
| Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3a – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. Students also need to take note that in accordance with the National Registration Board’s requirement, they must hold a valid IELTS (academic module) minimum score of 7.0 in all components within 2 years prior to applying for registration. |
| Additional selection requirements | Information published by JCU or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by JCU in the application process may be used by JCU to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria. |
| Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Clinical placement/professional practice: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students may be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense (Note: health professional courses generally involve extensive professional or clinical placements). Further information about placements can be found at Coursework Enrolment Procedure. |
| Post-admission requirements | This course may have specific admission requirements such as immunisation, a Suitability to Work with Children card, a federal police check and/or other conditions that students must comply with. Students must complete all professional experience placement requirements by the prescribed deadlines and maintain currency of these requirements in order to stay admitted in the course. You will find your course requirements here: https://www.jcu.edu.au/professional-experience-placement/preparation-checklists |
Learning outcomes
The Bachelor of Physiotherapy has a focus on ethical and professional practice alongside extensive clinical placements to be prepared for every aspect of the job. Develop professional skills to meet the needs of people in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities.
Be fully supported from your first year, through mentoring and networking opportunities with students, tutors and lecturers.
Take part in clinical placements in urban, rural, and remote locations and develop your clinical skills at the JCU Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Clinic.
Graduate with confidence. JCU Bachelor of Physiotherapy students are highly-skilled professionals in rehabilitation healthcare.
Additional information
Consult the handbook for specific admission requirements and a detailed overview of available subjects.
Honours
The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) degree is available for high-achieving students. It consists of extra study and the development of a personal research project and thesis. An Honours degree is usually essential for entry to research higher degrees. Refer to the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) Handbook for eligibility information.
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