About the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
Become a fully-qualified physiotherapist.
Movement is essential to our health, happiness and connection to others - and physios help us move better. Get ready to use exercise and movement to improve the lives of athletes, children, adults and people recovering from surgery, injury or illness.
With La Trobe's Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) you'll get a detailed understanding of the human body and develop the practical skills to launch your career in this rewarding and dynamic field of health. At La Trobe, not only will you learn from industry leaders and world-class researchers, you'll experience unique industry opportunities with our broad range of partners.
Start building your practical skills as soon as you start first year and finish your degree with clinical training equivalent to seven months of workplace experience. Graduate work ready and in-demand as a fully-qualified physiotherapist and step into your first job.
Throughout the course you'll gain quality hands-on experience with placements at leading hospitals and private practices. You could find yourself in acute hospital units, rehabilitation facilities, community health clinics, private practice, sporting organisations, educational facilities or research centres.
Choose to take your physiotherapy degree global with international placement or study opportunities - like students before you who've experienced Denmark, Italy, Vietnam and India. Or keep it local with placements throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria.
In your Honours year, you'll undertake research or industry-based project work where you'll solve real problems relating to human health and physical performance.
You'll learn:
Bioscience
Gain an intricate understanding of the human body through the study of anatomy, physiology, pathology, biomechanics of human movement and pharmacology.
Physiotherapy skills
Discover how to assess, diagnose and improve people's movement, health and quality of life.
Specialised areas
Learn how to apply your physiotherapy skills to help people with a variety of conditions which relate to cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, sports, neurological, women's, men's, paediatric and aged care health.
International entry requirement
Nepal: 90%
Subject prerequisites
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Mathematics, Mathematics Methods, Specialist Mathematics or Physical Education.
English language requirement
IELTS is the only English Proficiency test accepted for entry into this course.
7.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 7.0.
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) intended learning outcomes
Integrate knowledge of the biosciences and public health with specialist discipline knowledge in the practice of physiotherapy.
Evaluate and integrate a complex body of knowledge including theoretical concepts, research evidence and bio psychosocial principles to inform physiotherapy practice in a changing world.
Apply advanced clinical reasoning to integrate skills and knowledge that are culturally appropriate and promote health and optimal quality of life in a diverse range of settings.
Demonstrate effective communication strategies to impart knowledge, skills and ideas to clients, health professionals and stakeholders using a variety of modalities.
Exhibit skills in critical thinking, adaptable problem solving and critical reflection in professional practice.
Exemplify initiative and creativity in time management, task prioritization and efficient resource utilization in professional practice.
Practice physiotherapy responsibly in accordance with legal, professional and ethical standards and manage personal wellbeing.
Plan, execute and interpret the findings of project work or research autonomously.
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) career opportunities
Graduates can pursue a career in industries such as:
Private practice
Work individually or part of a team of healthcare professionals in a private practice, treating a wide variety of patients.
Acute and community health centres
Assess and treat patients to help them recover from surgery, increase mobility and manage chronic conditions.
Elite sporting organisations
Work with athletes at all levels to boost performance, prevent injury and aid rehabilitation.
Estimated fees per year (2025):
A$52 200 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
Scholarships:
Not available for this course