Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Year | 2010 |
Course Code | 71310 |
Version | 4 |
Faculty | Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
QTAC Pre-requisites | English, Maths B, plus one of Chemistry, Biological Science, Physics, Physical Education or Health Education |
Additional selection requirements | Submit 番茄社区 internal application form by 30 September |
Special admission requirements | Hepatitis B immunization |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 96 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | Not applicable |
Additional completion requirements | Nil |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
Level 1
BM1041:03 Anatomy and Physiology for Physiotherapy 1
PS1001:03 Introduction to Physiotherapy
RH1002:03 Communication Skills for Therapy
RH1004:03 Allied Health Professionals in the Health Environment
BM1042:03 Anatomy and Physiology for Physiotherapy 2
HS1003:03 Lifespan Development for Health A
HS1401:03 Health and Health Care in Australia
PS1002:03 Introduction to Physiotherapy Applications
Level 2
HS2402:03 Health Professional Research 1
HS2403:03 Health Promotion for Health Professionals
PS2001:03 Movement Analysis for Physiotherapy
PS2004:03 Neuroscience in Physiotherapy
HS2401:03 Rural and Remote Primary and Public Health Care
PS2002:03 Physiotherapy 1
PS2003:03 Physiotherapy 2
RH2002:03 Clinical Medicine for Therapy
Level 3
HS3401:03 Health Professional Research 2
PS3001:03 Physiotherapy 3
PS3002:03 Physiotherapy 4
PS3003:03 Physiotherapy 5
PS3004:03 Physiotherapy 6
PS3005:09 Physiotherapy Theory and Application 1
Level 4
PS4001:12 Physiotherapy Theory and Application 2
PS4002:03 Contemporary Issues for Physiotherapists
PS4003:03 Physiotherapy Health Law and Ethics
PS4004:03 Advanced Topics in Physiotherapy
TM4401:03 Health, Policy and Planning
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 4 years full-time, not available part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 6 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 2 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Must successfully complete all level 1 and level 2 subjects before attempting any level 3 subject Must successfully complete all level 3 subjects before attempting any level 4 subject |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Yes Further information about placements can be found at Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students . Candidates may be required to undertake placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled at their own expense. |
Special assessment requirements | Refer to Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement policy. |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 63 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 8 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | A maximum of 18 credit points of advanced standing may be granted at level 3 or 4. |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | Available both within this course and as a separate graduate entry course |
Eligibility | Entry to in-course honours At the start of level 3 of the course the Head of School will invite applications from students
Graduate entry to honours Successful completion of a pass degree in Physiotherapy
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