Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

University of Newcastle - Newcastle - Callaghan

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Overview

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (honours) graduates work with people of all ages to help them stay well and maintain their function, independence, and quality of life. You will study evidence- based-physiotherapy clinical skills and develop capabilities in critical thinking, problem solving, communication and life-long learning. Physiotherapy graduates work in various public and private settings including hospitals, rehabilitation and community centres, aged care, with sporting teams and in private practice. The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) integrates academic theory with extensive practical experience to produce graduates who are ready to meet the challenges of the changing healthcare system. The program prepares graduates for professional physiotherapy employment as well as providing a pathway for ongoing research and further learning.

This degree requires students to participate in clinical placements in NSW Health facilities. During clinical placement, students will be subject to NSW Health policies and procedures. Students must therefore meet all NSW Health verification requirements prior to attending any clinical placement. Clinical placement essentials.

Students should be aware that they may be required to undertake classes and/or clinical placement outside usual semester dates.

Students enrolling in this degree are required to obtain a work-cover approved 'Provide First Aid Certificate' during semester one.

The award of this degree depends on the student satisfactorily completing and passing all academic and practical components within the maximum time allowed.

The university will provide student details to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency for the purpose of student registration.


Majors

Areas of study

Advanced anatomy, clinical physiotherapy, community health, exercise science, health promotion and public health, physiology and pathophysiology, statistics and research methodology.

Potential Career Outcomes

Career opportunities

Physiotherapist working in public and private healthcare organisations, hospital inpatients and outpatients, rehabilitation and community centres, aged care, workplace rehabilitation, with schools, sporting teams and in private practice.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The ATAR and Selection Rank profile is not available for this course.

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the University of Newcastle website for admission criteria information.

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