Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Federation University Australia

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00103D

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy is for those who want to prevent injury and disability in others as well as rehabilitate those already injured. With a focus on the physiotherapist-client relationship, this course is highly practical in its orientation and provides graduates job ready skills to have them highly employable on graduation from our accredited course.

Structure

480 credit points over 4 years.

Subjects

Anatomy and physiology for rehabilitation science, Introduction to physiotherapy, Communication skills for health professionals, Foundations of allied health professional practice, Life span development for Health, Health and healthcare in Australia, Introduction to physiotherapy applications, Health professional research, Health promotion for health professionals, Neuroscience in physiotherapy, Physiotherapy, Complex cases in rural remote and indigenous communities, Clinical medicine for therapy, Physiotherapy theory and application, Contemporary issues in physiotherapy, Physiotherapy health law and ethics, Advanced topics in physiotherapy, Health policy and planning.

Standard entry requirements

Entry requirements (year 12)Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in any English
Units 1 to 4: one of Biology, Chemistry, Health And Human Development, Physical Education or Physics.This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection consideration.Guaranteed ATARThis program has a guaranteed ATAR. If you meet the program pre-requisites and any 'Essential Requirements for Admissions', we will guarantee you a place in this program with this ATAR. We use the adjusted ATAR, factoring in subject adjustments and SEAS as detailed below. This is not a minimum ATAR or the lowest ATAR selection rank.Subject AdjustmentsA study score of 35 in Biology, Chemistry or Physics equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points.SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Federation Univesity Australia Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) information and the Federation University Australia website.Entry requirements (non year 12)This course uses an applicant's entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.Minimum requirementsCompulsory: Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level. Applicants with relevant VET study or work experiences are encouraged to include this in their application. These are the minimum requirements. Admission to this course is competitive and applicants may need to meet a higher requirement to be offered a place.Applicants who complete the first year of either of the following Federation University degrees will be eligible for consideration based on performance:Bachelor of Exercise and Sport ScienceBachelor of Biomedical Science Extra RequirementsEssential requirements for enrolment or graduation: