Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

CQUniversity Australia

Australia, Rockhampton

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CQUniversity Australia

Australia , Rockhampton

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

075753E

Campuses

Rockhampton

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMarch-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 38,940 / year

Next Intake March-2026

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

About

Overview

Have a positive influence on the health and wellbeing of people through movement and study the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) at CQU to develop the knowledge and skills required to practice as a Physiotherapist. Accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Board of Australia, the course features extensive real-world learning in purpose-built physiotherapy labs and professional clinical practice placements.

Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession focussed on human function and movement. Physiotherapists use a range of techniques to treat patients, including:

manual therapy,
exercise,
education and
advice.

Through this course, you will develop the essential skills required to assess, treat and manage people of all ages and with musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory injuries or diseases.

You'll learn from an experienced physiotherapy academic team and gain relevant industry experience through clinical placements. Upon completion, you'll be equipped with the practical skills and knowledge to excel in a wide range of physiotherapy roles.

Study Experience

Authentic Learning Experiences
Industry Accredited
Work Placement

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 12. An approved university foundation studies or formal Australian Certificate IV can also be taken to meet this entry requirement.

If you have successfully completed a certificate, diploma or advanced diploma (or equivalent) you may gain advanced standing into your CQUniversity course. Please refer to the Country Specific Academic Requirements.

English Program Requirements

CB77 – Bachelor of Science (Chiropractic) – Minimum academic IELTS score of 7.0 with no individual band score of less than 7.0.
CB29 – Bachelor of Oral Health – Minimum academic IELTS score of 7.0 with no individual band score of less than 7.0.
CB84 – Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) – Minimum academic IELTS score of 7.0 with no individual band score of less than 7.0; or an Occupational English Test (OET) result of A or B.
CB85 – Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) – Minimum academic IELTS score of 7.0 with no individual band score of less than 7.0; or an Occupational English Test (OET) result of A or B.
CB86 – Bachelor of Podiatry Practice (Honours) – Minimum academic IELTS score of 7.0 with no individual band score of less than 7.0; or an Occupational English Test (OET) result of A or B.
CB87 – Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) – Minimum academic IELTS score of 8.0 with no individual band score of less than 8.0; or An Occupational English Test (OET) with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.
CG93 – Bachelor of Medical Science – Minimum academic IELTS score of 6.0 with no individual band score of less than 6.0 for Reading and Writing and 6.0 for Speaking and Listening; or an Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.
CL10 – Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) – Minimum academic IELTS score of 6.5 with no individual band score of less than 6.0; a TOEFL overall score of 79 with no score less than 21; a PTE overall score of 62 with no score less than 54; or an Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.

Career

Career Opportunities

There is a very high demand for Physiotherapists across the healthcare sector, and this demand will continue to increase as the trend of an ageing population continues.

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) degree will enable you to work both nationally and internationally in a career in a variety of healthcare settings, such as: