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Bachelor of Physiotherapy

This course is due to commence in 2010*

International students

For more information regarding the Bachelor of Physiotherapy please contact ACU National’s International Office at international@acu.edu.au

Available at:

  • Brisbane, Queensland (2010)*
  • Sydney, (North Sydney) New South Wales (2011)*

320 credit points
Minimum duration: 4 years full-time.

Admission:

Apply to relevant state and Tertiary Admissions Centre

ACU National will be offering a small number of places for students who qualify with our Early Achievers Program.

Prerequisites:

Year 12 or equivalent English and one of Biological Science, Chemistry or Physics (Physics desirable)

Course description:

The course aims to produce graduates who are competent in applying the principles of physiotherapy, ethical in their practice and independent learners.

The course will provide students with the opportunity to interact in order to explore and analyse critically the prevention and treatment of human movement disorders.

Students will develop practice knowledge intricately linked to, and informed by, theory in the discipline of physiotherapy. Graduates will be equipped to provide treatment and advice to restore physical function in patients.

The course is designed to enable students to consider a wide variety of career options related to physiotherapy. These range from international level sports organisations, to hospitals, local community practices and nursing homes.

Students are required to undertake clinical placements in a variety of areas (as a combination of required and elective units), these include:

  • musculoskeletal
  • cardio-respiratory
  • paediatrics
  • gerontology
  • rural physiotherapy or international physiotherapy placement
  • women's health
  • occupational health
  • burns and plastic surgery
  • rheumatology
  • intensive care
  • psychiatry
  • disability services
  • spinal unit or community physiotherapy.

Would you like to know more? Submit the form or email physiotherapy@acu.edu.au to receive the information on the Bachelor of Physiotherapy.

Professional recognition and industry bodies:

Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA)
The APA is the peak body for physiotherapists in Australia. The APA advocates for equitable access to physiotherapy and provides support and information for physiotherapists, through educational resources and professional development opportunities. The APA also publishes the Australian Journal of Physiotherapy.

Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC)
The APC is an independent national organisation, responsible for the maintenance and regular review of the Australian Standards for Physiotherapy. The APC accredits physiotherapy programs and Australian universities.

Physiotherapists Board of Queensland
In Queensland, all physiotherapists are legislatively required to be registered with the Pyhsiotherapists Board of Queensland. Information on the registration process is outlined on their website.

New South Wales Physiotherapist Registration Board
There are approximately 6,686 registered physiotherapists in New South Wales. Information on the registration process is outlined on their website.

*Bachelor of Physiotherapy course is subject to academic approval

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