In this course you'll investigate the physical, structural and physiological aspects of the human form and movement and undertake a combination of theoretical, practical and clinical subjects.

You will learn to use an evidence-based approach to prevent, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate injuries and disabilities using hands-on treatment, prescriptive exercise and lifestyle advice.

Your first year is interprofessional and undertaken with other health sciences students. In following years you will become familiar with acute and long- term case management, and undertake intensive study in the core areas of musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary and neurological sciences. Other areas of study include gerontology, paediatrics, gender health issues and pain management.

Professional recognition

On graduating you are eligible to apply for registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia and membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).

You may also apply for registration in New Zealand. To work in the US, UK or Canada, you will need to provide details of your program of studies to the relevant bodies and you may be required to sit a licensing examination.

Career information

Careers

Physiotherapist
Physiotherapy consultant
Researcher.

Industries

Education
Government
Health management
Hospitals
Local community practice
Nursing homes
Rehabilitation centres
Research
Schools
Sports organisations.

What you'll learn

Apply knowledge of biophysical, behavioural and clinical science for the delivery of PT services in diverse and changing settings
Critically analyse information to plan, implement and evaluate physiotherapy practice
Locate, extract and critically appraise evidence and information from a range of resources and apply to practice
Use appropriate written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills for effective interactions with individuals and groups
Use new and existing technologies relevant to practice responsibly and effectively
Understand and implement varied learning strategies, and take responsibility for ongoing professional and personal development
Understand and apply ways of practicing PT internationally through continued development of cross-cultural awareness within a global health care perspective
Demonstrate respect for individual human rights and cultural diversity
Independently and collaboratively apply professional skills in an ethical manner across arrange of professional settings