Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
University of Newcastle
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00109J
Physiotherapy is a health profession concerned with the prevention, assessment and treatment of human movement disorders. Clinical problems encountered by the physiotherapist are wide ranging and often challenging, but usually involve musculoskeletal, neurological or cardiorespiratory disorders. Physiotherapists are people with effective interpersonal skills, including communicative and empathic abilities, highly developed problem solving skills, proficient manual handling skills and a motivation to continually improve and learn. The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) curriculum integrates the clinical and basic sciences, focusing on evidence-based physiotherapy practice. The program involves case-based learning with a strong inter-disciplinary focus. The program prepares graduates for professional physiotherapy employment undertaking evidence based practice as well as providing a pathway for ongoing research and further learning.
Structure
300 units of compulsory courses20 units of compulsory courses for graded honours and 20 units of electives for ungraded honours
Subjects
- Advanced anatomy and physiology
- Clinical physiotherapy studies
- Health promotion
- Community health
- Research methodology
Standard entry requirements
Previous Year 12 studies and/or Higher education, tertiary, post-secondary qualifications and/or Overseas qualifications considered equivalent to Australian qualifications.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Callaghan | International: $166,680 |
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