Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Postgraduate

Online

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Start date

    March

Passionate about physical health and wellbeing? Looking for a rewarding career helping people to feel their best? With a proud history spanning two decades, 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.

Please note: This course is competitive and offers will be made in the following offer rounds: 23 December 2020 and 21 January 2021, subject to the availability of places.



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About this course

Subjects

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, residential 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.

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Graduation requirements

As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 256 points.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 256 points.

Associate Degree in Health Science [Exit Point Only]

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 128 points.

Diploma of Health Science [Exit Point Only]

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.

There are minimum Academic and English Language requirements for admission to Charles Sturt University courses. These requirements ensure that our students have the best chance for success. Minimum requirements can vary from country to country, so please take some time to review our entry requirements before starting your application. If you cannot find the requirements for your country please contact us.

Please note: in line with our admissions policy, if you intend to study in Australia on a student visa you must be at least 18 years old by the course start date.

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Subjects

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  • Anatomy

Course programme

  • HIP100 - Introduction to Health and Rehabilitation
  • PHS250 - Evolving Physiotherapy Clinical Practice
  • PHS307 - Fundamentals of Physiotherapy Clinical Experience
  • PHS401 - Physiotherapy Clinical Practice Competency
  • PHS405 - Transition to Physiotherapy Practice
  • BMS161 - Health and the Human body: cells, immunity and musculoskeletal system
  • BMS171 - Introduction to Functional Human Anatomy
  • BMS172 - Functional Anatomy of the Vertebral Column, Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb
  • BMS271 - Functional Anatomy of the Head, Neck, Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limb
  • EHR202 - Human Exercise Physiology

  • Career opportunities Demand for physiotherapists is growing as the population ages and awareness of the benefits of physiotherapy increases. The Australian Government’s Job Outlook forecasts very strong employment growth for the profession in the next five years. Explore diverse opportunities You’ll find roles in hospitals, community health, rehabilitation, aged care, sports therapy clinics and organisations like the Cerebral Palsy Alliance. Employment opportunities are also found in education, management and research. Go into private practice Work in private practices or as a consultant to the public or private sector. Consider rural opportunities Want to work in rural Australia? There are great opportunities to apply your skills in rural and regional communities where there is often limited access to physiotherapy services.

    Bachelor of Physiotherapy

    Price on request