The University's Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8) Policy will apply.
Students who have completed Years 1 and 2 of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy program are eligible to apply for this program. Students in this program will undertake the 30 credit point dissertation in Years 3 and 4 as determined by the Program Director and subject to the following criteria:
The Program Director will take the following into consideration when assessing applications for admission:
English Requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
English test results must be no more than two years old.
After completing two years of study in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (1589) program, high achieving students with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 are eligible to apply to transfer to the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) program. Similar to the Bachelor of Physiotherapy program, these students will need to demonstrate physiotherapy knowledge and skills required for entry-level clinical physiotherapy practice. In addition, Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) students will develop and demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills relating to research in their final two years of study.
Graduates will be eligible to register to practice as a Physiotherapist within Australia following accreditation and also progress directly to higher degree research study such as a Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy.
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It is a program requirement that all Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) students only enrol in courses offered at their designated home campus.
Students admitted to this program will have met the admission requirements and have successfully completed the courses listed below for Years 1 and 2. Students will then complete the courses as listed in Years 3 and 4 below.
Year 1
Human Biology - 1001NSC (Nathan students only)
Cells, Tissues and Regulation - 1014MSC (Gold Coast students only)
Anatomy and Physiology Systems I - 1016MSC
Physiotherapy 1 - 1401AHS
Physiotherapy 2 - 1402AHS
Physiotherapy 3 - 1403AHS
Introduction to Psychology 2 - 1002PSY
Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology - 1003PSY
Anatomy and Physiology Systems II - 1017MSC
Year 2
Musculoskeletal Anatomy - 2010AHS
Integrated Systems Physiology - 2012AHS
Therapeutic Exercise for Physiotherapy - 2401AHS
Physiotherapy 4 - 2403AHS
Health Psychology - 2010PSY
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1 - 2404AHS
Clinical Pharmacology for Allied Health - 2011PHM
Year 3
You must complete the following courses:
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2 - 3401AHS
Neurological Physiotherapy - 3405AHS
Dissertation Preparation - 6001HLS
Physiotherapy Across the Lifespan 1 - 3407AHS
Physiotherapy Across the Lifespan 2 - 3408AHS
Acute Care Physiotherapy - 3403AHS
Dissertation - 6401AHS_P1
Integrated Case Management in Physiotherapy - 3409AHS
Physiotherapy Practicum 1 - 4401AHS (see Note 1)
Physiotherapy Practicum 2 - 4402AHS (see Note 1)
Note 1: Students have the option of undertaking 4401AHS Physiotherapy Practicum 1 and 4402AHS Physiotherapy Practicum 2 in either Year 3/Trimester 3 or Year 4/Trimester 1 or Trimester 2. Both courses must be completed during the program but do not need to be completed in the same trimester.
Note 2: Students must successfully complete all Year 1, 2 and 3 level courses before enrolling in year 4 level courses.
Exit Point: Bachelor of Rehabilitation Sciences (1653)
To exit (after completing the above prescribed courses), you should consult with your Program Director and apply for a program transfer.
Note: The Bachelor of Rehabilitation Sciences (1653) is only available to Griffith University Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) students who have completed at least 240CP of the program as prescribed above.
Once students have transferred to the Bachelor of Rehabilitation Sciences (1653), they are not permitted to reapply for or transfer back to the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (1589) and Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) (1590).
Year 4
You must complete the following courses:
First Peoples Health and Practice - 3121MED
Physiotherapy Practicum 1 - 4401AHS (see Note 1)
Physiotherapy Practicum 2 - 4402AHS (see Note 1)
Dissertation - 6401AHS_P2
Physiotherapy Practicum 3 - 4403AHS
Leadership and Professional Skills - 4408AHS
Dissertation - 6401AHS_P3
Physiotherapy Practicum 4 - 4404AHS
Note 1: Students who complete 4401AHS Physiotherapy Practicum 1 or 4402AHS Physiotherapy Practicum 2 in Year 3/Trimester 3 are not required to complete these courses in Year 4. Both courses must be completed during the program.
Physiotherapists aim to enhance the movement and function of individuals and populations across the lifespan, especially when actual or potential impairments and disability relate to the musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, and neurological systems. Physiotherapists work in various settings, such as hospitals, private practices, community health centres, schools, sporting teams, and the armed forces. Physiotherapists may also be employed at universities to teach or conduct research, or consult for industry and government bodies
OSHC: 609 ($) AUD per year
