| Rank threshold | ATAR: 77 SR: 77 |
| Duration | 4 years full-time |
| Location | Bundaberg and |
| Next start term | Term 1, 2025 |
| Study mode | On Campus |
| Course code | CB85 |
| First-year fee | $9,866 (Indicative) (CSP) |
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
“I always knew I wanted to work in health and loved working with people. I loved that physiotherapy would provide an opportunity for me to do both. The staff at CQU are simply unmatched. They are experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate and their doors are always open.
Tahlia Blanchfield
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
- sport 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
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| Term 1, 2023 | Bundaberg, Rockhampton |
| Term 1, 2024 | Bundaberg, Cairns, Rockhampton |
| Term 1, 2025 | Bundaberg, Cairns, Rockhampton |
Majors and minors are not applicable to this course.
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.
Your Clinical Placements
The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) involves extensive practical experience through university-based units and clinical education placements embedded into the course. In the third and fourth years, students are expected to undertake five clinical education placements, each of five weeks duration.
As a student, you will be required to travel to complete clinical placements across Queensland and be financially responsible for clinical placement accommodation and travel costs.
Requirements
To be eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Don't meet the entry requirements?
If you need to boost your ATAR/SR, our Bachelor of Health Science is the ideal option. If you complete the first year of the Bachelor of Health Science with a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0, you'll boost your Rank to 93.00. After completing the first year (eight units), you'll be able to exit the Bachelor of Health Science with a Diploma of Health Science and can receive credit for the units you've completed in the Health Science degree in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) provided you complete the units that sit in both degrees.
Explore the Bachelor of Health Science
If you don't meet the required prerequisites for this course, our free Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) course is an ideal option to help you meet course prerequisites.
Explore STEPS
Student and Course Profiles
View the student and course profiles for this course and learn about CQU's Undergraduate Profile for Term 1, 2023 via our Institute Profile.
During your study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
Fees & Scholarships
Indicative First-Year Fee
The Indicative First-Year Fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one full-time academic year (eight units over two terms) for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Understanding your fees.
Commonwealth Supported Places
This course has Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available, and as a domestic student, you'll be offered a CSP, provided you meet CSP eligibility requirements. CSPs are subsidised by the Australian Government, meaning you are only required to pay the student contribution rather than full tuition fees.
HECS-HELP Loan
You may be eligible for a HECS-HELP government loan if you are offered a CSP. HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that assists you in paying your student contributions. Provided you meet the HECS-HELP eligibility criteria, you may use HECS-HELP to defer part or all of your student contribution fees.
Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations. Explore other study costs.
We believe a quality education can be for everyone – regardless of background, location, or life circumstances. That's why we offer a variety of scholarships and bursaries that can give you a helping hand with a range of expenses and enhance your employability.
How to apply
How to apply
Select where you'd like to study and your preferred intake
You'll need to choose where you would like to study in the 'choose where you live' selector. This course is only available on campus, so not all states or territories will be listed.
Your application options
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Extra admission information
Prior to applying, take a look at important application dates and learn about our admission considerations, such as information for domestic students with overseas qualifications, indigenous support, and elite athlete, coach and performer support. You should also check out the adjustment schemes that might be available to you and how to access them. You can also explore our offer information to learn more about what happens after you've submitted an application and how to respond to an offer to study with CQU.
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