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The Physiotherapy program takes an evidence-based approach to health sciences teaching, learning and research, to produce professionals who can truly help clients and communities to lead healthier, more productive lives. Being evidence-based is one of the most important trends in healthcare today and is a strong feature of the Western Sydney University Physiotherapy program.
Study option
FULL TIME
4 years
Start times
Autumn
March
(2024)
Available campuses
Advance human health
The Honours program is available to high achieving students in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy. Honours is a key early step in the pathway to leadership in the profession and opens up the world of research, without taking any longer to complete the degree.
Students apply for entry into the Honours program in year 3 of the combined degree. They begin advanced research training in the latter half of year 3.
Clinical placements and an honours thesis are completed during the fourth year of the program. The thesis presents research that addresses real physiotherapy problems. This research will be conducted under the supervision of experienced academic researchers.
Professional accreditation
The academic and clinical curriculum has been developed in line with physiotherapy accreditation standards.
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy program, our graduates may be eligible for registration as physiotherapists in Australia. The Australian Physiotherapy Council has accredited the current program.
Program structure
Our program structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the subjects you will be studying.
Fees and delivery
Fees: Varies depending on subjects selected. View available subjects in our handbook.
For further information on University fees, please visit Fees and University Costs.
Delivery: On campus
Fees: AUD $32,008*
Delivery: On campus
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Your career
Physiotherapists have considerable autonomy within medical and healthcare professions including;
- Physiotherapist
- Private Practice Owner
- Research and Teaching
- Industry Consultant
Your career
Physiotherapist
Physiotherapists assess, treat and prevent disorders in human movement caused by injury or disease.
Physiotherapy Educator
Physiotherapy Educator careers usually involve gaining an academic post in a university, but practising physiotherapists also commonly teach as part of their work. You may be involved in the education of physiotherapy students or train new graduate physiotherapists.
Industry Consultant
Physiotherapy is a highly regarded profession and demand for physiotherapists is strong. As consultants to industry and / or government bodies, have considerable autonomy within the medical and healthcare professions.
Academia
University Lecturers and Tutors prepare and deliver lectures and conduct tutorials in one or more subjects within a prescribed program of study at a university and conduct research in a particular field of knowledge.
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*The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the program (80 credit points) per annum. International students will be subject to a variable fee regime; i.e. enrolled students will be required to pay fees during their program based on the approved fee for each calendar year. Fee changes (if any) will occur at 1 January each calendar year. Students who extend their program past the normal finish date of the program will be required to pay additional fees based on the prevailing fee level. Western Sydney University is a multi-campus institution. The University reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of programs for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.
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