UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia
About this program
Make a meaningful impact and improve the quality of life of others. Become a qualified physiotherapist with UniSQ’s Bachelor of Physiotherapy and be career-ready to work in a range of settings. Develop essential critical thinking and practical skills by studying human anatomy, systems and movement under the guidance of experienced academics, clinicians and industry professionals. Gain experience in acute care, rehabilitation and community settings by engaging in five placement opportunities. Learn how to provide much-needed support to regional, rural, First Nations and low-resource communities. Explore topics including musculoskeletal health, anatomy and neuroanatomy, cardiorespiratory health, digital health services, neurological physiotherapy, supporting those with acute and chronic health conditions and paediatric physiotherapy. There may also be opportunities to learn about animal physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, chronic pain management and pilates. Be confident that you are gaining a quality degree that aligns with requirements set by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- An undergraduate university degree typically consists of a combination of core
- major and elective courses designed to provide you with foundational knowledge and opportunities for an in-depth deeper dive into your chosen field. Core (29 Units) ANA1101 - Foundational Anatomy and Physiology for Physiotherapists (1 Unit) ANA1201 - Applied Musculoskeletal and Neuroanatomy for Physiotherapists (1 Unit) NSC1501 - Bioscience (1 Unit) PSY1040 - An Introduction to Cultural Safety in Practice (1 Unit) NUR1204 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (1 Unit) PSY1020 - Foundation Psychology B (1 Unit) PTH1101 - Foundations of Physiotherapy I (1 Unit) PTH4007 - Integrated Physiotherapy Practice (1 Unit) STA1003 - Fundamental Statistics (1 Unit) PTH1201 - Foundations of Physiotherapy II (1 Unit) HMS2101 - Developing Skills in Digital Health (1 Unit) PTH2101 - Fundament
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
ATAR 85.00 This is the lowest adjusted score to which UniSQ made an offer in Trimester 1, 2025. Meeting the lowest adjusted score doesn't guarantee admission. Subject pre-requisites: English (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent one of Biology, Mathematical Methods, Physical Education, Chemistry, Physics, or Psychology (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent. Please note: Meeting entry requirements does not guarantee admission. Places within this degree are limited by quota. Quota size is determined by the availability of placements. Where the quota is filled, no further places will be offered.
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