Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
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What you鈥檒l study
Unit of study table: Physiotherapy
The Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) is an undergraduate coursework degree that will prepare you for professional practice as a physiotherapist. Over four years you will learn how to assess, diagnose and treat people with movement problems caused by a wide variety of joint, muscle and nerve disorders. You will also learn how to help people avoid injuries and maintain a fit and healthy body. This course is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC). Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as physiotherapists with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (PBA), overseen by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
You will complete core and elective units in physiotherapy along with units in exercise and sport science, behavioural and community health sciences and biomedical sciences. You will also complete five practical placements making up 1,040 hours. At least one of these placements will be in a rural or regional (non-metropolitan) area.
Professional practice
Students will undertake clinical placements in NSW Health facilities in the Sydney metropolitan area, rural areas and or outer Sydney as well as private practices and community facilities.
All candidates undertake at least one rural and/or regional placement. You will complete five practicum placements in three of the four five-week block placements in Semester 2 of third year, and two of the four five-week blocks in Semester 1 of fourth year.
Mandatory work hours
This course requires you to complete the following number of work hours:
40 hours per week over 26 weeks
1040 Total hours
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Entry requirements
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Qualifications
Mandatory for course entry
To be eligible for admission into one of our undergraduate degrees, you need to have completed a recognised qualification and meet the required entry score.
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Inherent requirements
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English Language Requirements
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How to apply
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Domestic and UAC applications |
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International applications |
Applications open - 15 March of the preceding year Applications close - 15 January of the commencing year |
This course has limited places available. Not all applicants who meet the application deadline and requirements may be successful.
Additional information
NSW Health Tertiary Health Study Subsidy Program
Domestic students may be eligible for the NSW Health Tertiary Health Study Subsidy Program. For information on how to apply, see .
