Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)

This degree will teach you how to prevent, assess, diagnose and manage a wide variety of health conditions in people across the lifespan. To achieve this there is a strong focus on helping you to develop communication skills that are vital to establishing a relationship with your patient. You will also learn how to help people avoid injuries and maintain a fit and healthy body. Physiotherapists can help when movement and function are threatened, for example by ageing, injury, diseases, disorders, conditions or environmental factors. Physiotherapy is concerned with identifying and maximising quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, treatment/intervention, habilitation and rehabilitation. This encompasses physical, psychological, emotional and social wellbeing.

Areas of study

Behavioural and social sciences; biomedical sciences; exercise science; human anatomy; human movement; neuroscience; professional competencies; theory and practice of musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiopulmonary physiotherapy across the lifespan.

Career opportunities

Physiotherapists work in a wide variety of healthcare environments, including; public, private hospital and rehabilitation centres, private clinics, schools and community healthcare sectors. Physiotherapists also work in non- clinical roles such as healthcare management and administration, as well as in advisory, regulatory or policy development roles and may become involved in further research or teaching.

Professional recognition

Accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council on behalf of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, and eligible for registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

Practical experience

Placements are provided across the course. Placements will be in hospitals, private practices and community health settings in both metropolitan and rural areas. Placements may occur in holiday periods. You will be responsible for additional costs, including accommodation and travel. For general information on clinical placements, visit the University of Sydney website.

Fees and charges

The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current University of Sydney fee information.

Applicants with recent secondary education

Assumed knowledge: Chemistry, Physics

Guaranteed selection rank: This course does not have a guaranteed ATAR. For most applicants, the expected rank required will be 99.50 or higher.

Recommended studies: Mathematics Advanced

Other applicants

Refer to the University of Sydney general admission criteria.