UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Federation University Australia, Ballarat, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Physiotherapy is a four-year degree combining theoretical study with practical skills development across the core areas of physiotherapy practice. Clinical placements in a range of healthcare settings let students apply classroom knowledge to real patients under the guidance of experienced physiotherapy educators and clinicians who are directly involved in designing, delivering and assessing the course. The structured unit sequence builds from foundational anatomy and physiology through to applied clinical practice ahead of these placements.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 4 parts
Year 1: Semester 1Introduction to Physiotherapy15 credit pointsNHPPS1001Anatomy and Physiology for Physiotherapy15 credit pointsNHPPS1111Communication Skills for Health Professionals15 credit pointsNHPRH1002Foundations of Allied Health Professional Practice15 credit pointsNHPRH1004Semester 2Life Span Development for Health A15 credit pointsNHPHS1003Health and Healthcare in Australia15 credit pointsNHPHS1401Introduction to Physiotherapy Applications15 credit pointsNHPPS1002Anatomy and Physiology for Physiotherapy 215 credit pointsNHPPS1122
- Year 2: Semester 1Health Professional Research 115 credit pointsNHPHS2101Cardiovascular and Respiratory Focused Physiotherapy15 credit pointsNHPPS2024Cardiovascular and Respiratory Anatomy and Physiology15 credit pointsNHPPS2124Clinical Medicine for Therapy15 credit pointsNHPRH2002Semester 2Health Professional Research 215 credit pointsNHPHS2102Neurological Focused Physiotherapy15 credit pointsNHPPS2013Neurological Anatomy and Physiology15 credit pointsNHPPS2113Complex Cases in Rural
- Remote and Indigenous Communities15 credit pointsNHPPS2224
Year 3: Semester 1Advanced Communication Skills for Health ProfessionalsNHPHS3015Physiotherapy Applications Across the Lifespan15 credit pointsNHPPS3015Acute Care Physiotherapy15 credit pointsNHPPS3415Elective List ASemester 2Physiotherapy Theory and Application 1 (Part 1 of 2)45 credit pointsNHPPS3008Elective List B
Year 4: Semester 1Physiotherapy Theory and Application 2 (Part 2 of 2)45 credit pointsNHPPS4001Elective List CSemester 2Complex Spine and Pain Presentations15 credit pointsNHPPS3115Physiotherapy Health Law and Ethics15 credit pointsNHPPS4003Advanced Topics in Physiotherapy15 credit pointsNHPPS4004Elective List D
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
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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
Entry requirementsEntry requirements (year 12)This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Units 3 and 4: A study score of at least 25 in any English Units 1 to 4: satisfactory completion in one of Biology, Chemistry, Health and Human Development, Physical Education, PhysicsEntry requirements (non year 12)Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study Successful completion of a Bachelor's degree at AQF Level 7 in a cognate discipline in Exercise and Sport Science, Bionmedical Science with a GPA 5.0 and above; or Successful completion of a Bachelor's degree at AQF Level 7 with a GPA 5.5 and above; or Successful completion of a minimum of 8 units in a Bachelor's degree at AQF Level 7 in a cognate discipline in Exercise and Sport Science, Biomedical Science with a GPA 6.0 and above.
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