Program Overview

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Charles Sturt University has a reputation for producing highly sought-after graduates who have gone on to launch successful physiotherapy careers in Australia and overseas. Physiotherapists help to maintain or restore movement and function in people who are affected by injury, illness or disability. As experts in movement, they play a key role in promoting health, independence and quality of life for people of all ages.

Key Information

• Study mode and sessions: On Campus
• Duration: Minimum time - 4 year(s)
• Entry score: 83
• Indicative fees:
  • International on campus: Fee paying overseas: Full-time - $40,400.00 pa
• Course points and codes: Credit Points: 256, AQF: Level 7, Cricos: K
• Additional information:
  • Charles Sturt Advantage early offer program
  • Work-integrated learning
  • Professionally accredited course
  • Commonwealth supported places available
  • First Nations Direct Entry Program

Why Study with Us?

You won't just learn physiotherapy, you will live it. You'll gain hands-on experience through extensive workplace learning, making you job-ready when you graduate. You'll work with clients of all ages from diverse backgrounds.

• Dedicated teachers: Our physiotherapy staff contribute to the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) National Professional Standards Panel and APA's national groups, the National Allied Health Conference, Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (SARRAH) and the Paediatric Active Enhanced Disease Surveillance (PAEDS) network.
• Quality facilities: We work in partnership with communities to provide allied health education and research. Facilities designed to simulate clinical environments found in real workplaces include a musculoskeletal clinic, hospital ward, rehabilitation gym, movement laboratory, on-campus clinics, skills laboratories and simulation facilities. Our Bachelor of Physiotherapy is fully accredited with the national accrediting body, The Australian Physiotherapy Council.
• Graduate with Honours: If you achieve a grade point average of 5.0 or above across your first and second year subjects, you'll be eligible to apply for transfer to the Honours stream. If selected, you'll complete specific Honours subjects that replace standard subjects and develop your organisational, research and writing skills.
• Choose your path: You can choose to exit this physiotherapy degree following successful completion of the first year of study with the Diploma in Health Science, or the Associate Degree in Health Science after two years of study.

Career Opportunities

When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers as a work-ready physiotherapist practising in private practice, hospital, rehabilitation, sport or community settings.

What You Will Study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Intensive School

You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

Course Information

The course consists of 28 core subjects and either 4 subjects for the Bachelor pass degree or 3 subjects including a dissertation for the Honours course.

• Essential set (248 pts):
  • Core subject: 248 Credit Points
  • Legend:
    • Intensive school
    • Workplace learning
• Unrestricted elective (8 pts):
  • Unrestricted elective: 8 credit pts
  • Legend:
    • Intensive school
    • Workplace learning

Costs

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Bachelor of Physiotherapy

• Course Fees:
  • If you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, and meet the relevant citizenship and residency requirements, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place
  • 1 year full-time equivalent fee: $TBA
  • Subject fee (8 Points): $TBA
• Payment Options:
  1. Pay all of your student contribution up front direct to the university
  2. Pay part of your student contribution to the university and defer the balance via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible)
  3. Defer all of your student contribution via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible)

Scholarships

We have scholarships and grants, totalling over $11 million annually! They cover various areas such as academic performance, volunteering, sports achievements, community service, specific courses, on-campus living and individuals in unique circumstances.

Entry Requirements

• Selection rank: 83
• Academic entry requirements:
  • A completed High School Certificate with the minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors) or equivalent
  • OR Successful completion of a minimum of four university level subjects within a 12 month period (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) with a competitive ranking evidenced by the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies
• Language requirements:
  • IELTS (academic module) with a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking) or equivalent test (including PTE, OET and TOEFL iBT)
• Inherent requirements:
  • Inherent requirements are the academic and other requirements of a course that all students must meet to achieve the course learning outcomes, and the knowledge, abilities, skills and qualities students will need to have in order to achieve them

Credit and Pathways

If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

We also have several admission pathways to help you take the step into your preferred course, even if you don't quite meet the entry requirements at first. Find out what admission pathways are available to you.

How to Apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.

• Apply via UAC:
  • Important dates: Refer to key dates on the UAC website
• Apply via VTAC:
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• Apply directly to Charles Sturt:
  • Important dates: Check out our direct application closing dates
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I really liked the hands-on approach to learning, encompassed with the small class sizes, you got to know your lecturer and they got to know you. They figured out what was the best way to teach you the required skills, it was a really friendly environment.

Nick Guiney - Bachelor of Physiotherapy

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