Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

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Duration
4 years full-time
Location
Bundaberg
Next start term
Term 1, 2027
Study mode
On Campus
Course code
CB85
CRICOS
075753E
First-year fee
A$42,600 (2026 Indicative)
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Physiotherapy Students practicing on each other, with the guidance of the teacher

Overview

Have a positive influence on the health and wellbeing of people through movement and study the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) at CQU to develop the knowledge and skills required to practice as a Physiotherapist. Accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Board of Australia, the course features extensive real-world learning in purpose-built physiotherapy labs and professional clinical practice placements.

Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession focussed on human function and movement. Physiotherapists use a range of techniques to treat patients, including:

  • manual therapy,
  • exercise,
  • education and
  • advice.

Through this course, you will develop the essential skills required to assess, treat and manage people of all ages and with musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory injuries or diseases.

You'll learn from an experienced physiotherapy academic team and gain relevant industry experience through clinical placements. Upon completion, you'll be equipped with the practical skills and knowledge to excel in a wide range of physiotherapy roles. 

Study Experience

  • Authentic Learning Experiences
  • Industry Accredited
  • Work-integrated Learning
  • Scottish student, Hamish Summers wearing the CQU Physiotherapy uniform smiling in front of a white wall
    “
    I chose CQU to realise my ambition of becoming a physiotherapist, and the Destination Australia Scholarship is assisting in enabling me to attain that goal. I felt immense gratitude when I received this opportunity to study such a prestigious course, enabling me to stay more focused on my studies.

    Hamish Summers

    Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) | Scotland

Career Opportunities

There is a very high demand for Physiotherapists across the healthcare sector, and this demand will continue to increase as the trend of an ageing population continues. 

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) degree will enable you to work both nationally and internationally in a career in a variety of healthcare settings, such as:

  • hospitals
  • community health centres
  • rehabilitation units
  • private practice
  • schools
  • research
  • occupational health
  • sports clinics and teams.

Structure & Availability

The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.

Available Locations

Your Course

You must complete 26 units (192 credits):

  1. 1
    The core structure (26 units)

Unit Details

The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.

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Additional Information

Professional Physiotherapy Practice 1 - PSIO13002

Students are required to complete an extensive 5 week clinical placement in this unit. Students may be required to travel to complete the 5 week clinical placement. Students will be financially responsible for clinical placement accommodation and travel costs.

Professional Physiotherapy Practice 2 - PSIO13003

Students are required to complete an extensive 5 week clinical placement in this unit. Students may be required to travel to complete the 5 week clinical placement. Students will be financially responsible for clinical placement accommodation and travel costs.

Professional Physiotherapy Practice 3 - PSIO14002

Students are required to complete an extensive 5 week clinical placement in this unit. Students may be required to travel to complete the 5 week clinical placement. Students will be financially responsible for clinical placement accommodation and travel costs.

Professional Physiotherapy Practice 4 - PSIO14003

Students are required to complete an extensive 5 week clinical placement in this unit. Students may be required to travel to complete the 5 week clinical placement. Students will be financially responsible for clinical placement accommodation and travel costs.

Professional Physiotherapy Practice 5 - PSIO14004

Students are required to complete an extensive 5 week clinical placement in this unit. Students may be required to travel to complete the 5 week clinical placement. Students will be financially responsible for clinical placement accommodation and travel costs.

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy course involves extensive practical experience, both through university-based units and clinical education placements that are embedded into the course. In the third and fourth years students are expected to undertake five clinical education placements, each of five weeks duration.

Professional Practice - Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC)

Core

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) is fully accredited with the Australian Physiotherapy Council. On completion of the course students are eligible for registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia, through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).

This course is not offered via distance education, however, students will undertake some units via distance education and may be required to attend compulsory residential schools.

If you have already completed a study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.

Requirements

To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

During Your Study

While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies. 

Fees & Scholarships

Course Fees

This is an approximate cost of enrolling in this course, shown in Australian dollars (A$), for one academic year and is based on a full-time study load (8 units over 2 terms). 

Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units that you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.

International Course Fees

We offer a range of scholarships to support international students. Our merit scholarships are awarded to high-achieving students based on academic excellence and provide course fee reductions ranging from 15% to 25%. 

We also have region-specific scholarships for students from selected regions, offering a 25% reduction in course fees. 

You don’t need to submit a separate application for scholarships funded by the University. We automatically assess all eligible students for the best available scholarship when you apply for your course.

Browse our scholarships.

In addition to your course fees, you must have sufficient funds to cover other study and living expenses. These may include visa application fees, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), textbooks and learning materials, checks and certifications, living expenses and more.

How to Apply

Our easy to use online application system for international students will guide you through the process of applying for a course at CQUniversity Australia.

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