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Bachelor (Honours)

Bundaberg, Rockhampton
The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) at CQUniversity is a four-year course designed to develop your skills and enable you to practise as a Physiotherapist. Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession concerned with human function and movement.
Entry Requirements

When applying, you must demonstrate that you have met the listed Entry Requirements and English Language Proficiency requirements.

After you have applied and enrolled in this course, you will need to be able to meet the Security and Health Requirements as these generally relate to work-integrated learning activities that form part of your course. You will be provided with more information about security and health requirements after enrolling in the relevant units that these relate to.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement The COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory to be eligible to attend a WIL placement for this course. Students will be required to provide evidence of having completed a COVID-19 vaccination schedule by the closing date prior to a WIL placement. The vaccine received must be a vaccine approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of Australia.

Entry Requirements

English (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent; one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent

English Language Proficiency Requirements

If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.

Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion within the last 5 years of:
  • A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
  • Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA of 4.0

completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United states of America, which will meet the English proficiency.

If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
  • An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 7.0 with a minimum 7.0 in each subset; or
  • An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBt - 94 or better overall and no score less than 24 for listening and reading, 27 for writing, and 23 for speaking; or
  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 65 with no sub-score less than 65.

English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study and must appear on a single result certificate.

International Students should visit http://www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information.

Each student will be assessed individually.

Physiotherapy students' English language skills are directly aligned with the requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Available at: https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx

Security RequirementsAs a part of this course, students will undertake clinical placements. To participate in clinical placements, students require the following: - CQUniversity Student Declaration - Queensland Health Student Deed Poll - Working with Children Card - Criminal Police Check Additional checks and documentation may also be required, depending on the type of placement site as different organisations / placement sites. Health RequirementsAs a part of this course, students will undertake clinical placements. To participate in clinical placements students require the following vaccinations: - Hepatitis B - Measles, Mumps and Rubella - DTpa (Whooping Cough) - Varicella (Chicken Pox) - Tuberculosis Screening Additional vaccinations may also be required. This will depend on the type of placement site and the site location, as different states have different vaccinations regulations and requirements. Students are also required to hold a current First Aid / CPR certificate. Assumed Knowledge

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Duration
4 years full-time
Study Mode
In person

Certificate

Northam
Your passion for helping others can be a rewarding career. . A Certificate IV in Disability will prepare you to work as a disability support worker in a client's home or within a community organisation.
Duration
6 months full-time

Certificate

Casuarina
This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide therapeutic and program related support to allied health professionals. The worker is required to conduct therapeutic and program related activities under the guidance of an allied health professional.
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$7,786 total

Masters (Coursework)

Sydney, Fremantle
Are you ready to embark on a research degree in physiotherapy? A Master of Philosophy (Physiotherapy) at The University of Notre Dame Australia is a research degree that combines coursework in research training with writing a major research thesis.
Entry Requirements

The following criteria are required for a student to be admitted to the Master of Philosophy program:

  • Possession of an undergraduate degree from a recognised university
  • An equivalent academic background or extensive professional experience that is considered by the Dean of the School to be an appropriate preparation for independent study and research work at Master's level.

An applicant may be required to demonstrate an ability to understand and communicate in both written and spoken English at a level adequate for the purpose of pursuing the program of study or as deemed by the Dean of School.

Duration
1.5 years full-time
Study Mode
In person

Non-Award

Perth
Examine theories and practical techniques across continence and pelvic health, musculoskeletal physiotherapy or sports physiotherapy.
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
International Tuition Fees
$30,406 per year / $31,926 total
Graduate Satisfaction
89.90%

Doctorate (PhD)

Perth
As a doctoral research degree candidate, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.
Duration
4 years full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Graduate Satisfaction
93.60%

Doctorate (PhD)

Melbourne
If you are an experienced physiotherapist, this degree provides you with an opportunity to enrich and extend your professional practice and to undertake research in professional settings.The degree offers an integrated program of research with supporting coursework in the first year.
Duration
4 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
83.90%

Bachelor

Fremantle
Are you interested in becoming a sports physiotherapist? The University of Notre Dame Australia's Bachelor of Physiotherapy/ Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science is the only double degree in Australia.
Entry Requirements

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy minimum requirements outlined at admission requirements. These include those relating to age and English Language Proficiency.

We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

  • Indicative Selection Rank of 90 or equivalent with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD)
    OR
  • Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 33
  • In order to be a competitive applicant, it is strongly preferred that school leaver prospective students have studied at least one of the following ATAR courses:
    • Mathematics Specialist;
    • Mathematics Methods;
    • Human Biology;
    • Physics; and/or
    • Chemistry

Additionally, students may find ATAR courses in Biology, Physical Education Studies and/or Mathematics Applications useful preparation for the Physiotherapy program.

Note: Selection Ranks include Adjustment Factors. See here for details

Applicants with Higher Education Study

Completion of at least one year of study (full-time equivalent) in another relevant undergraduate university program, with at least a 65% average grade or higher.

In order to be a competitive applicant, it is strongly preferred that mature age prospective students have studied in a health or science related area, at either an undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Duration
5.5 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
97.40%

Graduate Diploma

Nathan
This degree will provide you with in-depth clinical training and offers professional experiences through participation in industry-based projects.
Entry Requirements

Admission to the Graduate Diploma of Clinical Physiology will require an approved bachelors degree in science in the clinical physiology discipline as described below.

Students will hold an appropriate bachelor degree in third year level human physiology or physiology and electronics instrumentation and computing with a GPA of at least 5.0 or other equivalent qualifications and/or experience which, in the opinion of the Program Director, provides adequate background knowledge to undertake the program.

Applicants will be required to undertake an interview (in person or by teleconference) for admission to this program.

Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$22,000 per year / $22,000 total
International Tuition Fees
$37,000 per year / $37,000 total
Graduate Satisfaction
89.50%

Certificate

Wantirna
Duration
12 months full-time
Study Mode
In person

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