Courses

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

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Duration4 years full-time
Location
Bundaberg and
Next start termTerm 1, 2025
Study modeOn Campus
Course codeCB85
CRICOS075753E
First-year fee
A$38,940 (Indicative)
Physiotherapy Students practicing on each other, with the guidance of the teacher

Overview

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) at CQUniversity is a four-year course designed to develop your skills and enable you to practise as a Physiotherapist.

Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession concerned with human function and movement. Physiotherapists use a range of methods in their work including exercise, manual techniques, education and advice.

You will develop the skills to become confident in assessing, treating and managing a range of conditions for people of all ages. In addition, your education and training will focus on ways to prevent injuries and promote health and well being- skills that are highly valued within the industry.

The course includes a large practical component through both university-based units and clinical education placements in a range of settings. This allows you to put your learning into practice, gain real-life work experience and graduate work-ready.

Study experience

  • Authentic Learning Experiences
  • Industry Accredited
  • Work Placement
  • Scottish student, Hamish Summers wearing the CQU Physiotherapy uniform smiling in front of a white wall
    “
    I chose CQU to realise my ambition of becoming a physiotherapist, and the Destination Australia Scholarship is assisting in enabling me to attain that goal. I felt immense gratitude when I received this opportunity to study such a prestigious course, enabling me to stay more focused on my studies.

    Hamish Summers

    Scotland | Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

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:

  • hospitals
  • community health centres
  • rehabilitation units
  • private practice
  • schools
  • research
  • occupational health
  • sports clinics and teams.

Structure & Availability

COURSE STRUCTURE
You are required to complete 26 core units.

UNIT INFORMATION
For information on the units, you could study as part of this course, visit the Handbook and select the "Course Structure" tab.

CREDIT TRANSFER INFORMATION
If you have already completed study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.

On-Campus Availability

IntakeLocations
Term 1, 2024Bundaberg, Cairns, Rockhampton
Term 1, 2025Bundaberg, Cairns, Rockhampton

Majors and minors are not applicable to this course.

This course is not offered via distance education, however, students will undertake some units via distance education and may be required to attend compulsory residential schools.

Professional Practice - Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC)

Core

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) is fully accredited with the Australian Physiotherapy Council. On completion of the course students are eligible for registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia, through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).

Professional Physiotherapy Practice 5 - PSIO14004

Students are required to complete an extensive 5 week clinical placement in this unit. Students may be required to travel to complete the 5 week clinical placement. Students will be financially responsible for clinical placement accommodation and travel costs.

Professional Physiotherapy Practice 4 - PSIO14003

Students are required to complete an extensive 5 week clinical placement in this unit. Students may be required to travel to complete the 5 week clinical placement. Students will be financially responsible for clinical placement accommodation and travel costs.

Professional Physiotherapy Practice 2 - PSIO13003

Students are required to complete an extensive 5 week clinical placement in this unit. Students may be required to travel to complete the 5 week clinical placement. Students will be financially responsible for clinical placement accommodation and travel costs.

Professional Physiotherapy Practice 3 - PSIO14002

Students are required to complete an extensive 5 week clinical placement in this unit. Students may be required to travel to complete the 5 week clinical placement. Students will be financially responsible for clinical placement accommodation and travel costs.

Professional Physiotherapy Practice 1 - PSIO13002

Students are required to complete an extensive 5 week clinical placement in this unit. Students may be required to travel to complete the 5 week clinical placement. Students will be financially responsible for clinical placement accommodation and travel costs.

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy course involves extensive practical experience, both through university-based units and clinical education placements that are embedded into the course. In the third and fourth years students are expected to undertake five clinical education placements, each of five weeks duration.

Requirements

To be eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

During your study

While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies. 

Fees & Scholarships

Course fees

This is an approximate cost of enrolling in this course, shown in Australian dollars (A$), for one academic year and is based on a full-time study load (8 units over 2 terms). 

Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units that you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.

International Course Fees

A scholarship can help with the costs involved with living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel, and more.

You may be eligible for up to 25% international scholarship funded by the University.

We also offer other scholarships to support international students and encourage you to apply for the one that's right for you.

Browse our scholarships

In addition to your international course tuition fees, you must have sufficient funds to cover other study and living expenses. 

This will include costs such as textbooks, accommodation, visa applications, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), general living, etc.

Information about cost of living in Australia

Overseas Student Health Cover

How to apply

Our easy to use online application system for international students will guide you through the process of applying for a course at CQUniversity Australia.

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