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Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

About Degree
Entry Requirements
Fees and Scholarships
Careers
Degree Structure
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Domestic
International

Requirements

Domestic Entry Requirements
Duration

4 years full-time
Start Dates

February
Location

North Terrace Campus

Requirements

International Entry Requirements
Duration

4 years full-time
Start Dates

February
Location

North Terrace Campus

About Degree

Transform lives through freedom of movement

Physiotherapists help us recover, maintain and enhance our ability to move freely and without pain. They help us overcome injury, preserve physical condition during and after illness, and improve athletic performance.

But the psychological impact of that is far from purely technical; it’s a critical component of positive mental health and an enabler of a rewarding quality of life.

What will you study?

Our Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) equips you to assess and manage a range of health conditions.

With many courses taught by registered practising physiotherapists, the degree places an emphasis on real-world experience. In up to 900 hours of work-based training, you’ll work with children and adults of all ages in multiple settings which may include: public and private health organisations; schools; rehabilitation centres; sporting organisations; aged care and more.

You’ll gain high-level knowledge and skills in:

human anatomy, biomechanics and physiology
clinical assessment and management of patients with cardiothoracic, musculoskeletal and neurological dysfunction, and developmental disorders
safe patient handling practices and patient education
broad public health issues
evidence-based, patient-centred care.

You’ll regularly access our purpose-built training facilities and state-of-the-art simulation suites—among Australasia’s most advanced. In addition, you’ll benefit from collaborative learning with key complementary disciplines, speech pathology and occupational therapy.

From third year, you’ll choose one of two streams—research* or industry—and undertake a major project. Research will hone your skills in developing new knowledge; industry focuses on integrating research into practice.

Where could a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) take you?

You’ll graduate eligible to pursue a wide range of career opportunities. You could help cancer patients improve their condition—and spirit—during treatment. You could help a range of people better manage a variety of health conditions. You might help a child take their first steps, or you could help someone get back to work, sport or other activities. Those in the research stream may change the way we assess and manage a range of conditions, leading to better health outcomes for the population.

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) is accredited with the Australian Physiotherapy Council.

*Entry into the research stream will be based on academic merit.

Note:
This degree is only available in blended mode and on-campus attendance is required. If you are a continuing student in the degree and are unable to attend campus, please contact your program coordinator for program advice.

Entry Requirements

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Domestic applicants

Admissions information

SATAC Code	354251
2022 CSP ATAR	94.05
2022 CSP IB	37
Deferment	Yes - 2 year
Intake	February

Selection Criteria

Recent Secondary Education	Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years, however if you completed your secondary education more than two years ago, you may still be able to be considered on the basis of your secondary schooling. You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors). Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information.
Higher Education Study	You must have completed at least six months full time equivalent higher education study (the number of courses and units will vary depending on your prior institution however at the University of APSB, this equates to 4 courses / 12 units). A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA.
Work and life experience	To be eligible to sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) as as pathway for entry, you must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2023. If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years (for 2023 entry this means you were enrolled in either 2022 or 2021), you must not have accumulated more than a TOTAL of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education study (ie. including any study prior to 2021). If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information.
Other Entry Pathways

How to Apply

Rural Background Entry Pathway Rural Background Entry (RBE) pathway applicants are required to sign and submit a statutory declaration as the only acceptable proof of rural background. You may upload the form as part of your SATAC application or submit a hard copy within five working days of submitting your SATAC application to Level 6, 431 King William Street, APSB. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is committed to increasing the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who participate in its programs, and makes particular effort to encourage Indigenous students to participate in health education. This degree has allocated a number of places just for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. Please contact the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Student Support Officer via email at info@apsb.edu.eu to discuss your interest in applying. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander application process 1. You should contact the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Student Support Officer to discuss your interest in applying - info@apsb.edu.eu 2. Submit a South Australian Tertiary Admission Centre (SATAC) application online. 3. Submit the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Declaration Form. You may upload the form as part of your SATAC application or submit a hard copy within five working days of submitting your SATAC application to Level 6, 431 King William Street, APSB.

2022 Admissions Data for school leavers

ATAR (raw ATAR, excluding any applicable adjustment factors)	Lowest ATAR to receive an offer	84.6
	Median ATAR to receive an offer	96.55
	Highest ATAR to receive an offer	99.95
Selection Rank (ATAR plus any adjustment factors)	Lowest Selection Rank to receive an offer	94.05
	Median Selection Rank to receive an offer	97.425
	Highest Selection Rank to receive an offer	99.95
Minimum eligibility score		90
Additional criteria considered		Selection rank only

Student Profile

Applicant background	Semester one/Full year intake 2022
Applicant background	Number of students	Percentage of all students
(A) Higher Education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	44	44.0%
(B) Vocational education and training (VET) study	n/a	N/A
(C) Work and life experience (admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)	<5	N/A
(D) Recent secondary education:
Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors)	38	38.0%
Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)	N/A	N/A
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)	N/A	N/A
International students	15	15.0%
All students	100	100.0%

International applicants

CRICOS	0101679
Intake	February

Selection Criteria

English Language Requirements

Australian Year 12

Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject

English Tests accepted by the University of APSB

IELTS	Overall 7	Reading 7	Listening 7	Speaking 7	Writing 7
IELTS

TOEFL	Overall 94	Reading 24	Listening 24	Speaking 23	Writing 27
TOEFL

Pearson	Overall 65	Reading 65	Listening 65	Speaking 65	Writing 65
Pearson

C1 Advanced	Overall 185	Reading 185	Listening 185	Speaking 185	Writing 185
C1 Advanced

Additional English Tests accepted

PRIMARY LANGUAGE PATHWAY:

English is their primary language; and

They have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country*, including at least two years between years 7 and 12.

*Recognised countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, and USA.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST PATHWAY:

Applicants must achieve the required minimum scores in one of the English Language Tests listed as per the Minimum English Language Requirements and tests must be dated within 1 year of commencement.

Pre-enrolment English Program (PEP) cannot be used for entry as the respective English Language Proficiency (ELP) tests must be achieved on entry to the program.

Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements

A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements

Academic Entry Requirements

Detailed information on international qualifications assessment

Secondary School Qualifications	Australia – Selection Rank (International)	90
	International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma	34
	Canada – OSSD Ontario Secondary School Diploma	85%
	Canada – British Columbia Certificate of Graduation	85%
	Canada – Alberta High School Diploma	90%
	China – Gaokao	80%
	Germany – Abitur	2.30
	GCE A Levels	13
	Hong Kong – HKDSE	22
	India – ISC & CBSE	85%
	India - Indian State Board Examinations	95%
	Indonesia – SMA3	Not accepted
	Kenya – Certificate of Secondary Education	A-
	Kuwait – General School Secondary Certificate	83%
	Malaysia – STPM or Matrikulasi	3.33
	Malaysia – UEC	9
	South Korea – CSAT and High School Diploma	355
	Sri Lanka – GCE A Levels	13
	Taiwan – GSAT and High School Diploma	85%
	Thailand – Certificate of Secondary Education	Not accepted
	USA – SAT	1280
	USA – Advanced Placement (AP)	12
	Vietnam – Upper Secondary School	9.00
	The University of APSB College Foundation Program	83%
	Eynesbury Foundation Program	412
	ANU College Foundation Studies	87%
	Monash College Foundation Year MUFY	82%
	Trinity College Foundation Studies Program (The University of Melbourne)	83%
	UNSW Foundation Year	7.80
	UQ College Foundation Studies Program	5.50
	Taylors College – The University of Sydney Foundation Program (USFP)	7.60
	UWA College Foundation Program (WAUFP)	70%
	Non–Go8 Foundation Score	83%
Tertiary Qualifications	A GPA of 5.0 or equivalent

How to Apply

Application information for international students

Important application deadlines for international students

Student Profile

Applicant background	Semester one/Full year intake 2022
Applicant background	Number of students	Percentage of all students
(A) Higher Education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	44	44.0%
(B) Vocational education and training (VET) study	n/a	N/A
(C) Work and life experience (admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)	<5	N/A
(D) Recent secondary education:
Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors)	38	38.0%
Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)	N/A	N/A
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)	N/A	N/A
International students	15	15.0%
All students	100	100.0%

Fees and Scholarships

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Indicative annual tuition fees

Commonwealth-supported place: $8,300

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More information on Student Contribution Amounts.

Scholarships

These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.

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Incidental fees
There will be additional costs, over and above tuition fees for all Honours Degree of Bachelor of Physiotherapy students, these include (but are not limited to) textbooks, equipment, required immunisations, clearance renewals, first aid certificates, student amenities fees etc.

International applicants

Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units)

International student place: $43,500

Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

More information on International Student tuition fees.

Scholarships

These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.

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Careers

Career Readiness

Qualified physiotherapists have a wide range of career options in metropolitan and rural settings. Physiotherapists work in public and private hospitals, community health care, private practice, aged care, sporting organisations, rehabilitation centres, education, and research.

Please see the inherent requirements for physiotherapy programs for further information.

The University of APSB Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Industry Placement

From first year, students will undertake an observational clinical placement, before completing 900+ hours of clinical placement in a range of metropolitan and rural settings throughout the final 18 months of the program.

Professional Accreditation

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) is accredited with the Australian Physiotherapy Council.

Potential careers

Physiotherapist

Degree Structure

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) requires four years of full-time study, with no option for part-time study.

In the first year of study, you will be introduced to anatomy, physiology, public health and health research courses, with a focus on physiotherapy principles and body movement combined with an introduction to professional practice.

The second year includes detailed applied anatomy, the principles behind physiotherapy management, and incorporates pathophysiology and pharmacology.

The final two years of the program include specialised practice principles including gender- and age-specific needs relative to women’s health and paediatrics; while developing your knowledge of specialty content relating to the clinical assessment and management of clients with cardiothoracic, musculoskeletal and neurological dysfunction.

Clinical placement courses within the third and fourth year of the program provide you with an opportunity to apply learning in professional practice settings, under the supervision of qualified and registered clinical professionals.

From late third year, you’ll choose one of two streams—research* or industry— and undertake a major project. Research will hone your skills in developing new knowledge; industry focuses on integrating research into practice.

* Eligibility for entry to the Research Stream will be determined by a student’s cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) for the courses which comprise the first and second years of the program, and the availability of a suitable research project and supervisor within the School. Students with a cumulative GPA of 5 or greater will be notified of their eligibility for entry to the “Research Stream” at the commencement of the third year of the program. Eligible students who wish to undertake the Research Stream will be required to contact the School of Allied Health Science and Practice Honours Coordinator to discuss their area of interest and project the availability of a suitable research project and supervisor.

Example Study Plan

Level I
S1	HLTH SC 1400 Biosciences for Human Health A	HLTH SC 1401 Communication in Professional Practice	HLTH SC 1404 Evidence Based Practice in Allied Health 1	PHYSIOTH 1000 Introduction to Physiotherapy Practice
S2	HLTH SC 1403 Biosciences for Human Health B	HLTH SC 1402 Foundations of Health and Wellbeing	PHYSIOTH 1001 Physiotherapy Exercise Prescription and Activity	PHYSIOTH 1002 Clinical Biomechanics of Human Movement
Level II
S1	HLTH SC 2400 Evidence Based Practice in Allied Health 2	ANAT SC 2400 Anatomy of Lower Limb and Trunk	PHYSIOTH 2000 Physiotherapy Across the Lifespan	PHYSIOTH 2001 Applied Physiotherapy Practice A
S2	PATHOL 2400 Pathophysiology for Allied Health	ANAT SC 2402 Anatomy of Upper Limb, Head and Neuroscience	PHARM 2400 Pharmacology Essentials for Physiotherapy	PHYSIOTH 2002 Applied Physiotherapy Practice B
Level III – Industry Honours Stream
S1	PHYSIOTH 3000 Person Centred Physiotherapy Practice	PHYSIOTH 3001 Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Practice	PHYSIOTH 3002 Neurological Physiotherapy Practice	PHYSIOTH 3003 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice
S2	PHYSIOTH 3004 Paediatric & Women's Health Physiotherapy Practice	PHYSIOTH 300 Managing Complexity in Clinical Settings	PHYSIOTH 3006 Physiotherapy Clinical Practice A	PHYSIOTH 4000 Physiotherapy Clinical Practice B
Level IV – Industry Honours Stream
S1	PHYSIOTH 4001 Managing Chronic Conditions	PHYSIOTH 4002 Physiotherapy Clinical Practice C	PHYSIOTH 4003 Physiotherapy Clinical Practice D	PHYSIOTH 4004 Physiotherapy Clinical Practice E
S2	PHYSIOTH 4005 Advanced EBP in Physiotherapy	PHYSIOTH 4006 Advanced Physiotherapy Practice (6 units)		PHYSIOTH 4007 Physiotherapy Clinical Practice F
Level III – Research Honours Stream
S1	PHYSIOTH 3000 Person Centred Physiotherapy Practice	PHYSIOTH 3001 Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Practice	PHYSIOTH 3002 Neurological Physiotherapy Practice	PHYSIOTH 3003 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice
S2	PHYSIOTH 3004 Paediatric & Women's Health Physiotherapy Practice	PHYSIOTH 300 Managing Complexity in Clinical Settings	PHYSIOTH 3006 Physiotherapy Clinical Practice A	HLTH SC 4400 Allied Health Research Project Planning
Level IV – Research Honours Stream
S1	PHYSIOTH 4001 Managing Chronic Conditions	PHYSIOTH 4000 Physiotherapy Clinical Practice B	PHYSIOTH 4002 Physiotherapy Clinical Practice C	PHYSIOTH 4003 Physiotherapy Clinical Practice D
S2	HLTH SC 4401 Allied Health Honours Research Project (9 units)			PHYSIOTH 4004 Physiotherapy Clinical Practice E

Further information
All courses are compulsory. The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) does not contain elective courses.

Assessment

Assessment in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) consists of formative and summative work including but not limited to; essays, case studies, tests, oral presentations, practical assignments, tutorial participation, structured clinical assessments and written examinations. Both face-to-face and online methodologies will be used.