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    Bachelor of Physiotherapy

    Charles Sturt University

    Charles Sturt University

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    Australia, Port Macquarie

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    Port Macquarie

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines3-Mar-2026
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    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 40,400  / year
    Next Intake 3-Mar-2026

    Bachelor of Physiotherapy

    About

    The Bachelor of Physiotherapy aims to prepare graduates for practice as physiotherapists in a diverse range of contemporary healthcare settings, developing the distinctive capabilities required for practice in rural and remote, Indigenous and culturally diverse settings. The educational approach values diversity of student backgrounds and learning preferences, and partnership between students and staff to optimise learning outcomes.

    The course emphasises:

    • Physiotherapy, in all its breadth and depth, as a unique and important contribution to current and evolving healthcare practice.
    • Development of values that underpin ethical and professional practice and global citizenship.
    • Effective and respectful communication, using diverse modes and technology.
    • The capacity and need to critically reflect upon and develop professional practice, engage in lifelong learning and contribute to the advancement of the profession.
    • Building of effective relationships and trust through collaboration with clients, other health professionals and relevant stakeholders.
    • A commitment to empowering self and others through education, leadership and advocacy.
    • Professional judgement, self-management, flexibility and responsiveness to changing and diverse professional contexts.
    • A commitment to excellence in physiotherapy practice that is based on sound reasoning and the critical application of research findings and other relevant evidence.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    A completed High School Certificate with the minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.

    OR

    Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

    OR

    A completed AQF Diploma or higher level qualification.

    OR

    A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

    English Program 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).

    Please note, we will accept ELP scores over a maximum of two test sittings in a six-month period only if:

    • The student has achieved a minimum overall score of 7 in IELTS (or equivalent test) in each sitting, and
    • Achieved a minimum individual score of 7 in IELTS (or equivalent test) in each component across the two sittings, and
    • No score in any component of the test is below 6.5 in IELTS (or equivalent test). If sitting the test over two sittings, results must be from the same acceptable test. For example, both IELTS tests.

    Attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education, including at least two years between years 7 to 12, taught and assessed solely in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK or USA.

    Career

    Practise in a framework of collaborative practice using effective communication and relationship skills to meet client needs
    Practice in a diverse range of health care contexts and have specific abilities to practice rural and remote, Indigenous and culturally diverse settings
    Adapt their models of practice according to the unique demands of the context including providing direct patient contact, advising and teaching others, and designing and implementing projects
    Exercise reflective and critical appraisal of the practice of physiotherapy and to implement strategies to ensure optimal physiotherapy practice such as evidence-based practice, reflective practice and research
    Practise as entry-level physiotherapists having met the Physiotherapy Practice Thresholds in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 40,400 

    Application Fee

    AUD  

    How to Apply

    Step 1: Choose your degree

    Choose from a wide range of courses at Charles Sturt University. Wherever you want to take your career – in IT, nursing, education, healthcare, science or any other industry – we’ve got the right course for you.

    Step 2: Understand your entry requirements

    International students must meet minimum academic and English language requirements to be eligible to study with us.

    Step 3: Before you apply

    You've found the course you want to study and now it's time to get organised for your Australian adventure. Before you apply, it's a good idea to get familiar with your new destination and all the things you will need to do to make your transition smooth. Our live and work and before you arrive pages are great places to start to help you with that checklist.

    Step 4: Check if you are eligible for credit

    Charles Sturt University highly values and recognises a range of overseas qualifications, and has developed advanced standing arrangements with institutions in various countries.

    Step 5: Prepare supporting documentation

    Do you need to include official documentation with your application? If so, it may need verification as a true and accurate copy. Check below to see if your documents need to be verified.

    Verify your documents

    If you are an international applicant, you can submit scanned verified copies or scanned original copies of all your official documentation, except for the courses listed below.

    The following information explains if your documents do need to be verified. This is important, as documents not correctly verified as a "true and accurate" copy will result in delays in the processing of your application and its consideration for admission. Please don't send originals as we don't return documents.

    Who can verify copies for you?

    For international documents/qualifications:

    • your employed agent submitting your application and documents on your behalf
    • Australian Embassy official
    • High Commission or Trade Mission official
    • Public Notary
    • Australian Justice of the Peace with a registration number.

    How should the authorised officer verify each document?

    On each page you are submitting, they must write:

    'This is a true copy of the original document sighted by me.'

    Then sign and print the following details:

    • name
    • address
    • business hours telephone number
    • profession, occupation or organisation
    • the current date.

    They must include the official stamp or seal of the verifier's organisation on the copy if the organisation has such a stamp.

    In addition to the above, a Justice of the Peace must also print their registration number and the state in which they are registered as a Justice of the Peace.

    Documents not verified or not verified correctly

    Charles Sturt University is not permitted to process:

    • documents that have been verified by an immediate relative or a person residing at the same address as an applicant
    • photocopied documents that have not been verified
    • documents that have not been correctly verified
    • documents verified by a Justice of the Peace without a registration number.

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    Step 6: Understand your responsibilities and expectations as an international student

    The Australian Government requires international student visa holders to ensure that they meet the obligations and conditions of their visa type. It is your responsibility to ensure that they comply with these obligations and conditions at all times. Your enrolment at Charles Sturt University may be cancelled for failing to meet the University's policies and procedures and the University is required by Australian Law to report any breaches of visa conditions, which may include:

    • Not paying your fees.
    • Not maintaining satisfactory course progress.
    • Failing to maintain a full-time load without Charles Sturt University's permission.
    • Failure to enrol in a term of study.
    • Academic or general misconduct.

    You should also understand all the terms and conditions of accepting an offer to study with us.

    Step 7: Start your application

    How to apply depends on how you want to study with us.

    Charles Sturt University

    Bachelor of Physiotherapy

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