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

Have a positive influence on the health and wellbeing of people through movement and study the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) at CQU to develop the knowledge and skills required to practice as a Physiotherapist. Accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Board of Australia, the course features extensive real-world learning in purpose-built physiotherapy labs and professional clinical practice placements.

Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession focussed on human function and movement. Physiotherapists use a range of techniques to treat patients, including:

  • manual therapy,
  • exercise,
  • education and
  • advice.

Through this course, you will develop the essential skills required to assess, treat and manage people of all ages and with musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory injuries or diseases.

You'll learn from an experienced physiotherapy academic team and gain relevant industry experience through clinical placements. Upon completion, you'll be equipped with the practical skills and knowledge to excel in a wide range of physiotherapy roles. 

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

The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.

Available locations

Your course

You must complete 26 units (192 credits):

  1. 1
    The core structure (26 units)

Unit Details

The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.

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Additional information

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.

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).

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.

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

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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