Overview
Duration
4 YEARS
Scholarship
YES
Fee
AU $50,0000 PER YEAR
Intake
FEB, JULY, NOV
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) students will undertake biomedical, physical and behavioural science courses as well as physiotherapy academic and clinical courses. Before graduation, students will be required to demonstrate physiotherapy knowledge and skills required for entry-level clinical physiotherapy practice. Students will develop and demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills relating to research in their final two years of study.
This degree provides an innovative, student-centred and employability-focused curriculum with a strong emphasis on client-centred and evidence based-practice as well as experiential and inter-professional learning.
Graduates will be eligible to register to practice as a Physiotherapist within Australia following accreditation and also progress directly to higher degree research study such as a Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy.
Related degrees
Bachelor of Physiotherapy – 1589
Bachelor of Rehabilitation Sciences – 1653
Note: Progression to the Honours program is dependent upon satisfying eligibility requirements.
Program accreditation
The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC).
Professional recognition
Graduates of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) are recognised by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (PBA) and will be eligible to apply for registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHRPA) to practice physiotherapy within Australia.
Attendance information
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) students will be expected to study full-time on-campus and attend all scheduled learning activities and clinical placements.
If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
My career opportunities
Physiotherapists aim to enhance the movement and function of individuals and populations across the lifespan, especially when actual or potential impairments and disability relate to the musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, and neurological systems. Physiotherapists work in various settings, such as hospitals, private practices, community health centres, schools, sporting teams, and the armed forces. Physiotherapists may also be employed at universities to teach or conduct research, or consult for industry and government bodies.
