UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
James Cook University, Townsville/Cairns, QLD, Australia
About this program
Be equipped to improve your patients’ quality of life through targeted treatments that restore function or minimise dysfunction caused by illness, ageing, or injury. Examine key elements of human anatomy, systems and movement as you develop skills in physiotherapy practice and treatment. Engage in hands-on learning at the JCU Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Clinic at JCU Townsville, Bebegu Yumba campus, Douglas, and experience clinical placements in rural, regional and remote settings. Pursue your passion for helping others through the Bachelor of Physiotherapy. Learn how to assist clients in restoring their mobility and function and improve quality of life. You’ll learn to assess and diagnose problems with human function and movement, then plan and administer treatment programs to restore function or minimise dysfunction caused by illness, ageing, or injury.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Core Subjects Level 1, Trimester 3 (RH2002, HS1401, HS1003)
- Core Subjects Level 1, Trimester 1 (PS1001, RH1002, BM1041)
- Core Subjects Level 1, Trimester 2 (BM1042, PS1002, RH1004)
- Core Subjects Level 2, Trimester 3 (PS3002, PS3006, PS3001, PS3003)
- Core Subjects Level 2, Trimester 1 (HS2403, PS2004, HS2402)
- Core Subjects Level 2, Trimester 2 (HS2405, PS2005, PS2002, PS2003)
- PS4005Core Subjects Level 3, Trimester 3
- PS3012Core Subjects Level 3, Trimester 2
- PS3009Core Subjects Level 3, Trimester 1
- Core Subjects Level 4, Trimester 1 (PS4003, PS4004, PS4002)
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
Recommended: English (Units 3/4,C), Mathematical Methods (Unit 3/4,C), Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Health, Physical Education or Psychology (Units 3/4,C) Information published by JCU or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by JCU in the application process may be used by JCU to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria.
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