Program Overview

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy is a four-year undergraduate degree that combines studies in physiotherapy with a broad understanding of biomedicine and health science fields. The program aims to develop professional competencies important for ethical and safe practice, high-quality care, and the skills to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Admission Requirements

• Assumed knowledge: any 2 subjects of English
• Recommended studies: Biology
• Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC)

Program Structure

The program requires the successful completion of 320 credit points, which include subjects listed in the recommended sequence below.

Recommended Sequence

• Year 1:
  • Autumn session: Population Health and Society, Human Anatomy and Physiology 1, Introduction to Physiotherapy Practice, Professional Competencies in Health
  • Spring session: Human Anatomy and Physiology 2, Communication in Health, Evidence in Health, Functional Anatomy
• Year 2:
  • Autumn session: Biomechanics, Culture, Diversity and Health, Research Methods in Health, Pathophysiology 1
  • Spring session: Neuroanatomy, Clinical Pharmacology, Psychology and Health, Core Competencies in Physiotherapy Practice
• Year 3:
  • 1H session: Exercise Rehabilitation, Neurological Physiotherapy, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy A
  • Autumn session: Clinical Education (General)
  • Spring session: Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy, Neurological Rehabilitation, Evidence-Based Practice, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy B
• Year 4:
  • 1H/2H session: Clinical Education A, B, C, D
  • 1H session: Paediatric Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy for Chronic Illness and Disease
  • 2H session: Complex Cases and Professional Issues, Integrating Research into Physiotherapy Practice

Special Requirements

• NSW Health Legislative Pre-requisites
• Mandatory NSW Health student placement policy requirements
• Inherent Requirements for this program
• Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council and is an approved program of study by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

Career Opportunities

Physiotherapists work in private practice, aged care settings, private and public hospitals, workplaces, community-based agencies, schools, rehabilitation centers, and chronic health management clinics. Patients range across the life span, from birth to athletes and the elderly.