Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Bachelor degree
48 months
Application deadlines: September 30
Processing time: 15 days
Full-time
Intakes: February
International tuition: A$33,600

Program overview

This 4-year full time JCU course combines the study of science, anatomy, physiology, human movement analysis, manual therapy and exercise for rehabilitation. Clinical placements form a key component. The course is grounded in evidence-based practice and emphasises ethical principles and professional behaviour. This course has specific admission requirements such as immunisation, the requirement to obtain a Suitability to Work with Children Card, Federal Police Check and/or other requirements that you must comply with. You must complete all Professional Experience Placement requirements by the prescribed deadlines and maintain currency of all requirements in order to stay admitted in the course.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • TOEFL PBT
  • TOEFL PBT
  • IELTS
  • PTE
Prerequisites English (4,SA); Maths B (4,SA); plus one of Biological Science, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education or Health Education (4,SA) GCSE A Levels 10.5 or equivalent. For more information on undergraduate entry requirements refer to pages 70-72 of the International Undergraduate Guide (https://www.jcu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/674852/Intl_UG_Guide_2019_Web.pdf). If your country is not listed contact International Admissions. The minimum English Language test scores you need are: Academic IELTS – 7.0 or equivalent TOEFL or Pearson (PTE Academic) test.

Career opportunities

Physiotherapy is a growing profession and when you graduate your skills will be in high demand, particularly as you'll have expertise in serving tropical, rural, remote and Indigenous communities. You'll be able to choose to work as a physiotherapist in a variety of settings including: Aged care services Community health centres Hospitals Organisational/occupational health units Private practice Rehabilitation units Schools Sports medicine clinics. If you're keen to build a career in research, this degree could be your stepping stone to further studies.

Campus location

Townsville , Australia

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