Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
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.
Structure
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours), students must complete 480 credit points consisting of: 405 core credit points 75 core-choice credit points
Subjects
- First Year Subjects: Academic Integrity Module
- Clinical Biomechanics of Movement
- Foundations of Professional Communication
- Human Biosciences A
- Human Biosciences B
- Principles of Activity and Exercise in Physiotherapy
- Research and Evidence in Practice
- Rural Community Engagement
- Understanding Health and Wellbeing
- Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education
Standard entry requirements
- Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (25) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
- Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 subject prerequisite - Other - 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.
- Recent secondary education - UAC prerequisite: Year 12 subject prerequisite - Other - One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 3), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 4). Two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, or Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (Band 3).
- International: IELTS - 7.0 < 7.0 - 7.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 7.0.
- Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
Recognition
The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) is conditionally accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council. Graduates of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) may be eligible to apply for registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia. Professional registration may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bendigo | International: $208,800 |
| No |
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| Melbourne (Bundoora) | International: $208,800 |
| Yes |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Bendigo, Melbourne (Bundoora).
Your course fees will depend on the subjects you choose to study: each subject has its own costs. The total course fee may vary depending on the subjects you choose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and your approved Credit for Prior Learning. Fees correct Friday, Dec 8 2023
