Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Western Sydney University
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About
This program focuses strongly on the relationship between the therapist and the client. You will learn not only how to do your job technically, but will also understand how to work with colleagues and patients, and will be ready to take on the responsibilities of physiotherapy.
Areas of study
Communication and psychology in health, human medical sciences, physiotherapy studies, professional health competencies.
Career opportunities
Physiotherapist working in sporting organisations, private practice, hospitals, aged care, community centres, rehabilitation and chronic health management, workplaces, schools. Graduates also become involved in research and teaching, or as consultants to industry and/or government bodies.
Professional recognition
The academic and clinical curriculum has been developed in accordance with the accreditation requirements of the Australian Physiotherapy Council.
Practical experience
Five weeks of clinical placement in third year, and four placements each of five weeks during fourth year. Clinical placements are full time and may occur outside normal work hours and semester times. Students are responsible for their own accommodation and travel arrangements to and from their clinical placements which are located in metropolitan and rural areas of Australia.
Students in this program are required to participate fully in practical classes. This involves disrobing to shorts and singlet or swimsuit equivalent, and where necessary, to underwear in mixed-gender classes. Students will practise hands-on physiotherapy examination and treatment techniques on both genders, and experience these techniques performed on them by other students and academic staff. These requirements are non-negotiable.
Honours
Available to high achieving students. Honours students can graduate at the end of the four-year period with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours).
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Essential requirements for admission
Inherent requirements: Student must meet essential components of this course (capabilities, knowledge, skills) to achieve the course learning outcomes.
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Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of English.
Recommended studies: Chemistry, Physics plus Biology and/or Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE).
Refer to Western Sydney University general admission criteria.
Other applicants
Refer to Western Sydney University general admission criteria.
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Further information
View all details of this course on the Western Sydney University website.
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