Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

After completing two years of study in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy program (1589) or Bachelor of Physiotherapy program (1579), high achieving students with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 are eligible to apply to transfer to the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) program. Similar to the Bachelor of Physiotherapy program, these students will need to demonstrate physiotherapy knowledge and skills required for entry-level clinical physiotherapy practice. In addition, Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) students will develop and demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills relating to research in their final two years of study.Physiotherapists aim to enhance the movement and function of individuals and populations across the lifespan, especially when actual or potential impairments and disability relate to the musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, and neurological systems. Physiotherapists work in various settings, such as hospitals, private practices, community health centres, schools, sporting teams, and the armed forces. Physiotherapists may also be employed at universities to teach or conduct research, or consult for industry and government bodies.

Students who have completed Years 1 and 2 of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy program are eligible to apply for this program. Students in this program will undertake the 30 credit point dissertation in Years 3 and 4 as determined by the Program Director and subject to the following criteria:Achievement of a minimum GPA of 5.0 for all coursework at the completion of the second year in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy program.The Program Director will take the following into consideration when assessing applications for admission: The suitability of the proposed dissertation topic and The resources available to support the candidature including availability of appropriate supervision.English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English.