Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
University of Sydney
CRICOS provider number: 00026A TEQSA provider ID: PRV12057
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
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.
Essential requirements for admission
Note: Special requirements and policies apply.
Inherent requirements: To successfully complete this course, a student must be able to carry out a list of inherent requirements outlined on the University of Sydney website.
Admission criteria
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.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Sydney website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Global mobility/international experience
At the University of Sydney, every undergraduate student has access to global opportunities. These opportunities may include overseas field schools, global professional placements, and student exchanges (one-year, single semester and shorter-term durations) with more than 300 partner universities worldwide.
Open Learning Environment (OLE)
Open Learning Environment (OLE) units are short, on-demand and workshop- supported. They enable you to broaden your skills in areas such as entrepreneurial thinking, persuasive communication, project management and ethical reasoning. OLEs are available to all students at the University, while students commencing in liberal studies degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce or combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies) and some specialist degrees (Bachelor of Economics) must complete 6 credit points of OLE units.
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Faculty handbooks
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