Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
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    Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
    University Rank:#82
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 52,200 / year(s)

    Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

    About

    This four-year honours degree teaches you to assess, treat and prevent health conditions across the full lifespan. Supported by practicing physiotherapists and award-winning researchers, you’ll join an inspiring community of healthcare professionals. From day one, you’ll get hands-on experience, advancing both your technical and communication skills.

    The curriculum is contemporary and culturally informed, covering everything from human anatomy and physiology to social and psychological factors that impact on health and wellbeing. You'll study biomechanics, muscle assessment, pharmacology and pain science, learning how to apply these principles in real-world scenarios.

    Become an expert in the structure and function of the human body. Gain 45 weeks of practical experience through clinical placements. Benefit from our on-campus laboratories and clinics. Graduate ready to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team, helping people of all ages lead empowered lives.

    You can also choose to study this program at our regional campus in Whyalla.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    Secondary education (Year 12)

    • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

    Vocational Education and Training (VET)

    • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Advanced Diploma (AQF level 6) or higher.

    Higher education study

    • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) at an undergraduate Diploma (AQF level 5) or higher.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 65
    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 94

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 7 | IELTS Reading 7 | IELTS Listening 7 | IELTS Speaking 7 | IELTS Writing 7

    Career

    Career outcomes

    Physiotherapists can work across management, administration, education, research, policy development, advisory and regulatory contexts. They can take on roles in:  

    • Private practice  
    • Sport and exercise services   
    • Rehabilitation centres  
    • Hospitals  
    • Home and community services  
    • Disability services  
    • Aged care facilities  
    • Women’s health and paediatric services  
    • Occupational and health promotion units  
    • Research.  

    You might work on a cruise ship, keeping travellers safe and limber at sea. You could provide on-site physiotherapy services for office workers. Perhaps you’ll be head physio for the Australian Olympic Team. 

    Or you could pursue a career as a:  

    • Rehabilitation specialist  
    • Disability analyst 
    • Paediatric physiotherapist 
    • Cardiac rehabilitation specialist
    • Continence and women’s health physio therapist 
    • Health service manager 
    • Aquatic physio therapist.  

    You will also be well-prepared for further postgraduate study, such as a Master of Research or Master of Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy specialising in Sports or Musculoskeletal. 

    Accreditation

    The program is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council and satisfies the academic requirements for registration as a physiotherapist with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia. Successful completion of the program is accepted for membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association.

    Fee Information

    Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

    University of Adelaide

    University of Adelaide

    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

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