Overview

The Bachelor of Health Sciences, Master of Physiotheraphy requires 5 years of full-time study. Part-time may be considered under extenuating circumstances, and will be considered on a case by case basis. The double degree course is offered by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.This is a professional entry-level course … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Program of study overview
Program of study notes

Program of study
180 Units

Year 136 Units
Year 236 Units
Year 336 Units
Year 436 Units
Year 536 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements
Assumed knowledge
Special requirements
English Language requirements

Aims

Graduates of the double degree course will be able to practice as Physiotherapists across a range of settings, including rural and remote areas. Emphasis will be placed on preparing a contemporary health professional able to be client-centred and to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Identify and apply key theoretical and practice approaches within physiotherapy
2.
Integrate physiotherapy knowledge and skills to manage disorders across the lifespan in a wide variety of settings including rural and remote locations, with both individuals and various populations
3.
Collaborate and communicate with clients to meet their health needs in a culturally sensitive manner
4.
Select physiotherapy interventions relevant to the needs of clients using reflective and evidence-based practice
5.
Apply physiotherapy skills in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of clients and in health promotion and disease prevention
6.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with other health professionals in providing high quality health care
7.
Reflect on your practice and plan their ongoing professional development as life-long learners

Student progression rules

Students achieving a GPA of at least 5 at the end of third year will be eligible to continue into the fourth year of the course. Students who do not meet the GPA requirement will be able to exit with the Bachelor of Health Sciences on completion of 108 units according to the first three years of study in the degree.

The award of a grade of Fail (F) in the same topic on more than one occasion or failure to complete the course within eight consecutive years may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purposes of the University's Policy on Student Progress.

Except with the permission of the Dean (Education), a student may not proceed to higher year core topics unless they have satisfactorily completed the previous year's core topics.

Associations

Course/Exit award association
Course/Pathway association
Double degree association