Australian Catholic University
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Bachelor of Physiotherapy is for those who want to prevent injury and disability in others as well as rehabilitate those already injured. You will learn how to identify, assess and treat a range of conditions. As a graduate, you will have developed skills to work with everyone from children to the elderly, as well as deal with gender-specific issues.
This physiotherapy course also offers students clinical placements during which they will be supervised by a clinical educator. During each placement students will develop and integrate knowledge, skills and professional behaviours in accordance with the requirements of the Australian Physiotherapy Council. High achieving Bachelor of Physiotherapy students can undertake honours in the third and fourth years, provided they meet admission requirements.
Delivery mode
Australian Catholic University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, VIC
- 1200 Mair Street, Ballarat, VIC
- 40 Edward Street, North Sydney, NSW
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 88.25 or equivalent
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Physiotherapy will prepare you for the following roles.
Physiotherapist
A Physiotherapist uses a range of techniques to treat patients with movement disorders. You might examine patients and develop a treatment plan whi...
Sports Physiotherapist
Sports Physiotherapists are specialist Physiotherapists who work with athletes, sports teams, coaches, and sports management professionals. They de...
Community Physiotherapist
Community Physiotherapists are registered Physiotherapists who treat their clients and provide physical therapies in private homes, workplaces, and...
Neuromuscular Therapist
Neuromuscular Therapists are qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists who work with clients with physical impairments due to neurolog...
Hand Therapist
Hand Therapists are qualified health professionals who help their patients manage and recover from injuries, disease, and deformities of the should...
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
A Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist assesses and treats patients with musculoskeletal conditions, employing advanced assessment techniques and clinic...
Neurological Physiotherapist
A Neurological Physiotherapist plays a vital role in the rehabilitation of individuals suffering from various neurological conditions, employing a...
Rehabilitation Consultant
A Rehabilitation Consultant supports individuals recovering from injury or illness to return to work or daily activities. You might work in healthc...
About Australian Catholic University
Within the Catholic intellectual tradition and acting in Truth and Love, Australian Catholic University is committed to the pursuit of knowledge, the dignity of the human person and the common good.
Our mission is at the heart of everything we do at ACU. It guides our approach to learning and teaching, our welcoming and engaging on-campus culture, and our commitment to building a better society by producing graduates willing to invest in this same commitment.
