Bachelor (Honours)
If you're interested in furthering your knowledge, eligible graduates can go on to study a Master of Research or a PhD.
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) you will be recognised by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (PBA) and will be eligible to apply for registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) to practice physiotherapy within Australia. The Bachelor of Physiotherapy program is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council.
Find the entry requirements most relevant to you.
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Entry score including adjustment factors (additional points given in certain circumstances).
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Unadjusted
Entry score not including adjustment factors.
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ATAR
The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a percentile rank used to assess the results of high-school applicants for undergraduate entry into university.
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90.00
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Subject pre-requisites
Please note: Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission. Places within the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) are limited. Quota size is determined by the availability of placements. Where the quota is filled, no further places will be offered.
Inherent requirementsThere are inherent requirements that must be met in order to successfully complete this degree. Inherent requirements are fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the degree, while maintaining the academic integrity of the degree. Please read and understand the inherent requirements specific to the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) before applying.
If you think you may experience any problems meeting inherent requirements, you can talk to a Student Equity Officer about reasonable adjustments that may be put in place to assist you. Any reasonable adjustments made must not fundamentally change the nature of the inherent requirement.
Special entry schemes for admissions may increase your Rank, through the allocation of additional points in certain circumstances, such as educational disadvantage where you live, and subjects you passed.
If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you may be able to use these qualifications to meet UniSQ's entry requirements.
Work and life experienceYou may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.
You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires an overall score of IELTS 7.0, or equivalent, and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four skills areas of listening, reading, speaking and writing. Additional requirements regarding prior education taught and assessed solely in English and prior employment - refer to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)'s Registration Standard for further information.
If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.
Additional requirements for placementsPlease note that students will need to provide the following documents to enable them to go on clinical placements:
Students will also need to supply evidence of the following immunisations:
Finally, you will be asked to complete the below:
Find out more about placements at UniSQ.
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.
If you don't meet the entry requirements, the pathway options available to you include:
If you identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent you may be eligible to enter the Indigenous Higher Education (IHEPP) program.
This degree is made of 32 units and full-time typically involves completing eight units per year.
Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for an example of courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.
As part of the degree, you will need to complete professional experience placements. These experiences provide you with opportunities to put theory into practice.
All students must be able to meet the physical and other professional requirements of professional practice within this degree.
You will have the opportunity have a wide range of professional and clinical experiences while studying.
You will complete five clinical placement blocks, each five weeks in duration, to put your theory knowledge into action and learn from working professionals. Placements will be organised by the University and at least one will be in a regional, rural or remote area. Travel and living expenses incurred during placement will need to be paid by the students. Please note that students will need to purchase and wear a clinical uniform during clinical experiences and designated assessments Scholarships of up to $500 are available through Southern Queensland Rural Health and UniSQ's wellbeing team.
All students must be able to meet the physical and other professional requirements of professional practice within the degree.
Complete your online application via QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre).
| Mode | QTAC Codes |
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| Ipswich | 936232 |
Copy your QTAC code and continue through to the QTAC website to complete your application.
Please note: Meeting entry requirements does not guarantee admission. Places within this degree are limited by quota. Quota size is determined by the availability of placements. Where the quota is filled, no further places will be offered.
As places are limited in this degree, applications may close early if all places are filled for a specific intake.
You will start your study in Trimester 1.
| Study period | Orientation | Study period s tart date |
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| Trimester 1, 2025 | Monday 3 February | Monday 10 February |
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