About the course

Graduating with an honours degree will ensure you have a competitive edge and are well-placed for a career in industry, research or further postgraduate study. In four years of study, you will gain in-depth theoretical knowledge and the practical skills to become a well-equipped physiotherapist.You will also benefit from the expertise of our above world-class researchers in Clinical Sciences,1 as well as that of practicing physiotherapists and award-winning academics. We’ve been teaching in this field for more than 40 years and are proud of the rich knowledge base we have created.Benefit from our strong industry partnerships and alliances when you complete clinical placements as part of your study.Enjoy a rewarding career helping people to develop, maintain, restore and optimise their health and function.Physiotherapists assess, treat and prevent human movement disorders across various areas of practice, including sport, musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory and neurological conditions in people of all ages.During your first years of study you will learn the basic medical sciences in courses such as human anatomy, physiology and psychology relevant to determinants of human health and function. The remainder of the degree focuses on abnormal movement and the prevention and treatment of disease and disability.You will be trained not only to work as an autonomous practitioner concerned with prevention and management of disability and illness in the workplace or community, but also as a member of a healthcare team concerned with the physical and psychosocial rehabilitation of people who are ill or disabled.

　　Career outcomes - :As a registered physiotherapist you can work with people with a diverse range of injuries or conditions related to sport, musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, and neurological in a variety of settings including:

　　private practice

　　sport and exercise services

　　rehabilitation centres

　　hospitals

　　home and community services

　　disability services

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2024	Adelaide
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2025	Adelaide
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2026	Adelaide

　　

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Entry requirements for University of South Australia

Recent secondary education : Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent AND Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points.

　　Higher education study : Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above.

　　Vocational Education and Training (VET): Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Advanced Diploma level or above.

　　IELTS total [7.0] IELTS reading [7.0] IELTS writing [7.0] IELTS speaking [7.0] IELTS listening [7.0].TOEFL PBT -600 with TWE of 5.0. TOEFL IBT - 94 with no band less than 22.

　　

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of South Australia. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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