Make a positive impact on individuals' health and wellbeing by exploring movement sciences through the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) program at CQU. This course is designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to practice as a Physiotherapist, accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Board of Australia. It offers immersive learning experiences, including hands-on training in state-of-the-art physiotherapy laboratories and valuable clinical placements.

Physiotherapy is a healthcare discipline centered around human function and mobility. Physiotherapists employ various methods to aid patients, including manual therapy, exercise prescription, patient education, and advice provision. Throughout this program, you'll cultivate essential proficiencies to evaluate, treat, and manage individuals of all ages with musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory conditions.

Benefit from the expertise of our seasoned physiotherapy faculty and gain practical insights through clinical rotations. Upon graduation, you'll possess the practical expertise and theoretical understanding necessary to thrive in diverse physiotherapy roles.

COURSE STRUCTURE:
To fulfill the requirements of this program, you must successfully complete 26 core units.

UNIT INFORMATION:
For detailed information about the units available in this course, please refer to the Handbook and navigate to the "Course Structure" tab.

CREDIT TRANSFER:
If you have previously completed relevant coursework, you may qualify for credit transfer.

Physiotherapists are in exceptionally high demand within the healthcare industry, and this demand is expected to escalate further due to the ongoing trend of population aging.

With a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) degree, you'll be equipped to pursue a versatile career in various healthcare environments, both domestically and internationally. These settings include:

- Hospitals
- Community health centers
- Rehabilitation units
- Private practices
- Schools
- Research institutions
- Occupational health facilities
- Sports clinics and teams.

A secondary qualification (Year 11 or 12, or equivalent)

An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 7.0 overall with a minimum 7.0 for Reading and Writing and 7.0 for Speaking and Listening, or

An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.

TOEFL Internet-based: Overall score of 75 with no score less than 17; Pearson Test of English Academic: Overall score of 54 with no score less than 46; Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) / Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Overall test score of 169 (with no individual band score of less than 162).