IELTS total 6.5, IELTS reading 6.5, IELTS writing 6.5, IELTS speaking 6.5, IELTS listening 6.5
Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND
Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points
Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.
OR
Higher education study
Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above
OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Diploma or above
OR
Work and life experience
Qualify for Special Entry, or
Complete a UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past
The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) will teach you to assess, treat and prevent human movement disorders across various areas of practice, including sport, musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory and neurological conditions in people of all ages.
During your first year, you’ll start practical courses straight away and will learn foundational medical sciences in courses such as human anatomy and physiology. Social and psychological determinants of human health and function are covered in the inter-professional course Foundations of Health, where you’ll work with students studying podiatry, health sciences, occupational therapy and exercise physiology.
Throughout the degree, you’ll learn important aspects of pharmacology, movement analysis, and the mechanisms and management of pain. The remainder of the degree uses experiential teaching through clinical placements to train you in the prevention and treatment of disease and disability.
You’ll be qualified not only to work as an autonomous practitioner concerned with prevention and management of disability and illness in the workplace or community, but also as a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. This holistic view of a patient’s health recovery is critical, especially across the different types of care needed for children and adults alike.
CRICOS CODE : 088338B
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Degree structure
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Human Anatomy 100
Human Physiology 100
Foundations of Health
Physiotherapy Studies 100
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Human Anatomy 101
Human Physiology 101
Introduction to Evidence Based Practice and Research in Health Sciences
Physiotherapy Studies 101
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Human Anatomy 200
Fundamentals of Pharmacology
Physiotherapy Studies 200
Exercise Physiology 1
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Neurosciences in Physiotherapy
Biopsychosocial Practice
Physiotherapy Studies 201
Physiotherapy Practice with Older Adults
THIRD YEAR - PROFESSIONAL STREAM
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) or Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Primary and Ambulatory Care in Physiotherapy
Pain Sciences
Advanced Evidence Based Practice
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) or First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Acute Care
Rehabilitation
FOURTH YEAR - PROFESSIONAL STREAM
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) or Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Physiotherapy with Children
Advanced Rehabilitation B
Health Promotion in Physiotherapy B
Elective
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) or First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Advanced Physiotherapy Practice B
Work Health and Safety Practice
Ethics and Communication
THIRD YEAR - RESEARCH STREAM
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Primary and Ambulatory Care in Physiotherapy
Pain Sciences
Health Science Honours Preparation
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Acute Care
Rehabilitation
FOURTH YEAR - RESEARCH STREAM
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Physiotherapy with Children
Ethics and Communication
Health Science Honours Thesis
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Advanced Physiotherapy Practice B
Advanced Rehabilitation B
Work Health and Safety Practice
Physiotherapists work across a diverse range of settings including:
private practice
clinics
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.
Physiotherapists work across management, administration, education, research, policy development, advisory and regulatory contexts.
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
