UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
CQUniversity Australia, Multi-campus, QLD + national, Australia
About this program
CQU's Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) (CB85) is accredited by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia and prepares graduates to practise as physiotherapists, with extensive real-world learning in purpose-built physiotherapy labs and 25 weeks of clinical placement across the third and fourth years. Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession focused on human function and movement. Graduates find employment in hospital, community and occupational settings across acute care, chronic disease management, rehabilitation, private practice, sport and research.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- 192 credits26 units
- all core
- including Introduction to Allied Health Practice
- Research Methods for Health Professionals
- Medical Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2 (residential schools)
- Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice 1 and 2
- Life Course Development for Health Professionals
- and Fundamentals of Psychology 1
- building toward clinical placement blocks in the final two years
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
PhysiotherapistANZSCO 252511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Australian Physiotherapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Physiotherapy Council
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
For international applicants: successful completion of Australian Year 12 (or an equivalent overseas senior secondary qualification), an Australian Qualifications Framework Certificate IV (or equivalent), or approved university foundation studies. As an AHPRA-regulated clinical course, ongoing enrolment also requires meeting inherent, health and security requirements for clinical placement.
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