Bachelor of Physiotherapy in Brisbane

Graduate Diploma of Clinical Physiology

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%

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Bachelor

Nathan, Gold Coast

Graduates will be eligible to register to practice as a Physiotherapist within Australia following accreditation. Students will undertake biomedical, physical and behavioural science courses as well as physiotherapy academic and clinical courses.

Entry Requirements

The University's Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy will apply.

This program is quota managed for which there is a limited number of places available to ensure that sufficient resources are available to support the students. Meeting the admission requirements for this program may not result in an applicant receiving an admission offer.

Prior OP students: Applicants who graduated with an OP in or before 2019 can apply to Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) for an ATAR statement. For more information visit qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/australian-tertiary-admission-rank-atar.

Griffith students may not apply for the Bachelor of Physiotherapy program by submitting an internal transfer.

Duration

4 years full-time

Study Mode

In person

Domestic Tuition Fees

$45,500 per year / $182,000 total

International Tuition Fees

$45,500 per year / $182,000 total

ATAR

Graduate Satisfaction

83.90%

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

Bachelor (Honours)

Nathan, Gold Coast

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.

Entry Requirements

The University's Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8) Policy will apply.

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.

Duration

4 years full-time

Study Mode

In person

Domestic Tuition Fees

$44,500 per year / $178,000 total

International Tuition Fees

$44,500 per year / $178,000 total

Graduate Satisfaction

89.50%

Master of Physiotherapy Studies

Masters (Coursework)

St Lucia

Build on your undergraduate degree and qualify as an accredited physiotherapist in just 2 years with the Master of Physiotherapy Studies.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

A bachelor's degree (or equivalent), with completed university-level studies in human anatomy and human physiology.Please see 'Additional application information' below for further details on entry requirements.You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Entry is competitive based on GPA with a limited intake capacity. The GPA cut-off for those offered a place in 2023 was 5.59.

GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects


Subject	Qualification equivalent

English language requirements

IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.

PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.

CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.

BE and OET are not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Inherent requirements

To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.

Learn about inherent requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Physiotherapy Studies are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't completed the prerequisites, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Additional application information

To be considered for enrolment, an applicant must: hold a bachelor degree; study in fields such as allied health, human movement science, physical or biological sciences is recommended.if the bachelor degree was completed more than 10 years prior to program commencement, have subsequently completed within 10 years prior to commencement either a postgraduate qualification, or a minimum of 8 units/4 courses of university level study.have successfully completed, within the 10 years prior to program commencement, the following university level study: 2 units (1 course) in human anatomy - musculoskeletal anatomy; and2 units (1 course) in human physiology - systems physiology. Suitable UQ pre-requisite courses Human AnatomyANAT1005, ANAT2029 or BIOM2020Human PhysiologyPHYL1007 or BIOM2012 Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website. At the commencement of the program you must obtain, and thereafter hold for the duration of the program, a current First Aid Certificate (including CPR) and Blue Card. You will also be required to provide evidence that you do not carry blood-borne transmissible viruses or tuberculosis (TB) and comply with a schedule of immunisations. For further details see the Placements website.

Additional application information

To be considered for enrolment, an applicant must:<10>hold a bachelor degree; study in fields such as allied health, human movement science, physical or biological sciences is recommended.if the bachelor degree was completed more than 10 years prior to program commencement, have subsequently completed within 10 years prior to commencement either a postgraduate qualification, or a minimum of 8 units/4 courses of university level study.have successfully completed, within the 10 years prior to program commencement, the following university level study:<10> 2 units (1 course) in human anatomy - musculoskeletal anatomy; and2 units (1 course) in human physiology - systems physiology.<10><10>Suitable UQ pre-requisite courses<10>Human AnatomyANAT1005, ANAT2029 or BIOM2020Human PhysiologyPHYL1007 or BIOM2012<10><10>Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.<10><10>At the commencement of the program you must obtain, and thereafter hold for the duration of the program, a current First Aid Certificate (including CPR) and Blue Card. You will also be required to provide evidence that you do not carry blood-borne transmissible viruses or tuberculosis (TB) and comply with a schedule of immunisations. For further details see the Placements website.

Intake Months

Nov

Duration

2 years full-time

International Tuition Fees

$66,664 per year / $133,328 total

Graduate Satisfaction

76.60%

Master of Physiotherapy

Masters (Coursework)

St Lucia

Take your career in physiotherapy to the next level through a masters program specialising in musculoskeletal or sports physiotherapy, or extend your study to obtain qualifications in both.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in physiotherapy,
plus 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant professional experience and evidence of continuing professional education, or
equivalent qualifications and experience.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Entry is competitive based on GPA. Entry is competitive with a limited intake capacity.
Please see 'Additional application information' below for further details on entry requirements.

a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in physiotherapy,
plus 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant professional experience and evidence of continuing professional education, or
equivalent qualifications and experience.

GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects


Subject	Qualification equivalent

English language requirements

IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.

PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.

CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.

Other OET - A minimum grade of B for each sub skill (L,S,R,W).

BE is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Inherent requirements

To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.

Learn about inherent requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Physiotherapy are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't completed the prerequisites, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Additional application information

The cornerstone of our programs are the clinical placements where you will practise under the supervision of dedicated specialist clinical educators. In order to complete the clinical placements, students are required to hold limited registration or full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. International students can apply for limited registration to enable them to undertake their studies. Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.

Additional application information

The cornerstone of our programs are the clinical placements where you will practise under the supervision of dedicated specialist clinical educators. In order to complete the clinical placements, students are required to hold limited registration or full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.<10><10>International students can apply for limited registration to enable them to undertake their studies.<10><10>Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.

Intake Months

Feb

Duration

2 years full-time

International Tuition Fees

$51,200 per year / $102,400 total

Graduate Satisfaction

76.60%

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

Bachelor (Honours)

St Lucia

Become a leader in your field, with specialist diagnostic and treatment skills to help individuals manage pain and participate in daily activities, mobility, fitness and sport.

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).

See equivalent subjects

Prerequisites

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).

Minimum entry score

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.

Use the minimum entry score as a guide. Your score must be at least equivalent to the required Australian Year 12 ATAR score. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects


Subject	Qualification equivalent

Entry score threshold


ATAR / Rank	IB
98.45	41.5

These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2024. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.

Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.

English language requirements

IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.

PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.

CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.

BE and OET are not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Inherent requirements

To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.

Learn about inherent requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Entry score range

This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Physiotherapy (Hons) for Semester 1, 2024


	Without adjustments	With adjustments
Highest	99.95	99.95
Median	98.15	99.95
Lowest	94.75	98.45

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Need help meeting the entry requirements?

Learn about pathway options

Additional application information

Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.

For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum.

Additional application information

This program has limited intake capacity.

Students are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible to allow adequate time for their student visa to be processed.

Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.

International students currently enrolled at UQ

International students who are currently enrolled in a different UQ program and are seeking to program change to the BPhty(Hons) are advised to lodge a new application with International Admissions by 30 November in the year prior to commencement. As places are limited, students who submit an internal program change request via mySi-net cannot be guaranteed an offer even if a student has met the pre-requisites.

Intake Months

Feb

Duration

4 years full-time

International Tuition Fees

$51,200 per year / $204,800 total

Graduate Satisfaction

76.60%