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Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

  • 4 years full-time

University of Newcastle in NSW offers Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours), a AQF Level 7 program. The program runs for 4 years full-time, with domestic fees from $0. Government subsidised places may be available.

University of Newcastle

Tier 2

University · NSW

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Domestic fee · Full qualification

$0Commonwealth supported
  • Government Funding
  • HECS-HELP
Duration
4 years full-time
ATAR requirement
83.7

HECS-HELP

This is a Commonwealth Supported Place — the government pays part of your tuition directly, and HECS-HELP lets you defer your remaining student contribution as an income-contingent loan. Available to eligible domestic students only. Confirm your CSP status with the provider.

Government funding

  • HECS-HELP

    Commonwealth Supported Place — defer your student contribution through HECS-HELP.

    $8,301

Estimated out-of-pocket

After applicable subsidies

$0

Fees and funding are indicative only. Contact the provider to confirm your eligibility and final costs.

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About this qualification

Here is what the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) qualification offered by University of Newcastle covers and who it is designed for.

Entry to this program is very competitive, with limited places available. Typically, offers for this program are made at the end of the year, coinciding with the release of Year 12 ATARs.

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 and provides a pathway for ongoing research and further learning.

This degree requires students to participate in clinical placements including 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.