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Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Passionate about physical health and wellbeing? Looking for a rewarding career helping people to feel their best? With a proud history spanning two decades, the Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Charles Sturt University has a reputation for producing highly sought-after graduates who have gone on to launch successful physiotherapy careers in Australia and overseas.

Physiotherapists help to maintain or restore movement and function in people who are affected by injury, illness or disability. As experts in movement, they play a key role in promoting health, independence and quality of life for people of all ages.

Why study with us?

You won't just learn physiotherapy, you will live it

You'll gain hands-on experience through extensive workplace learning, making you job-ready when you graduate. You'll work with clients of all ages from diverse backgrounds.

Dedicated teachers

Our physiotherapy staff contribute to the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) National Professional Standards Panel and APA's national groups, the National Allied Health Conference, Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (SARRAH) and the Paediatric Active Enhanced Disease Surveillance (PAEDS) network.

Quality facilities

We work in partnership with communities to provide allied health education and research. Facilities designed to simulate clinical environments found in real workplaces include a musculoskeletal clinic, hospital ward, rehabilitation gym, movement laboratory, on-campus clinics, skills laboratories and simulation facilities. Our Bachelor of Physiotherapy is fully accredited with the national accrediting body, The Australian Physiotherapy Council.

Graduate with Honours

If you achieve a grade point average of 5.0 or above across your first and second year subjects, you'll be eligible to apply for transfer to the Honours stream. If selected, you'll complete specific Honours subjects that replace standard subjects and develop your organisational, research and writing skills.

Campus Information

Albury-Wodonga, New South Wales

Albury-Wodonga is a vibrant regional centre situated on the border of NSW and Victoria. It is home to a great range of shops, theatre, cafés and restaurants, and just a stone's throw from snowfields and wine regions, providing excellent day trips when you need a break from study.

Orange

Set in the foothills of Mount Canobolas, Orange has a relaxed country atmosphere combined with boutique shops, sporting facilities, and quality educational and health services.

Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie is a growing coastal hub in a picturesque setting. There is plenty for people of all ages to do, whether a high-speed boat or a scenic river cruise is your scene. There are beaches, rainforests and wildlife, as well as a huge range of festivals and cultural events, shopping and cafés.

Intakes

March
July
Nov

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Application Process

More Information Required

10 Days

Possible Interview Call

10 Days

Provisional/Unconditional Offer

20 Days

Visa Process

30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Charles Sturt University is dedicated to excellence in the delivery of higher education and has a well-earned reputation for providing exceptional education delivered by dedicated professionals with practical and relevant industry experience. Our academics are supported by well-researched curriculum and teaching methods that maintain high levels of satisfaction among graduates, employers and the University's partners.

Charles Sturt University consistently ranks highly for graduate employment. A recent survey showed that 81% of domestic graduates of Charles Sturt found employment within four months of completing their bachelor degree (2015 Australian Graduate Survey). We scored the highest possible, five-star rating for undergraduate student retention and success in getting a job (2016 Good Universities Guide). 84.2% of all graduates eligible for full-time work were successful in getting a job (Graduate Destinations Survey 2012-2014). Many of our courses offer access to practicum opportunities from the first year of study, ensuring students are equipped to tackle real-life situations and are building relationships with prospective employers right from the start.

Our courses are developed in collaboration with industry representatives to ensure the skills our graduates acquire meet industry needs. Not only are our degrees accredited with the relevant Australian government and industry bodies, these organisations are working closely with the University to guarantee that Charles Sturt University graduates are industry-ready wherever they may work.

PSW Opportunity

Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.

Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants

Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:

Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
PhD students can stay upto 4 years

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

FOR INDIA

Completion of the All India Senior School Certificates, where awarded by CBSE and metro state boards. Overall score of 60% in 4 Academic subjects:
> CBSE
> India School Certificate (ISC)
> State Boards
A completed award with a minimum total score of 24 or above in the International Baccalaureate
Completion of two GCE A2 Levels with a minimum of 2 x D or equivalent in a minimum of two subjects, where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1
A pass in the first division in the Pre-University Certificate.

Bangladesh

Completion of at least one year of study at a recognised university with passing grades or better
Completion of a 2 or 3 year bachelor's degree with a recognised university with passing grades or better
A completed award with a minimum total score of 24 or above in the International Baccalaureate.

Nepal

Higher Secondary Education Certificate plus minimum of one year of successful study at a recognised tertiary institution.
Higher Secondary Education Certificate with a grade average of 65%.
A completed award with a minimum score of 24 or above in the International Baccalaureate.

Sri Lanka

Completion of the GCE A Levels. Overall grade in the best three subjects equalling 5/15 where A1=5, B=4, C=3, S=1
Completion of two GCE A2 Levels with a minimum of 2 x D or equivalent in a minimum of two subjects, where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1
A completed award with a minimum score of 24 or above in the International Baccalaureate
Sri Lankan GCE A level plus a recognised diploma (both completed)
Completion of the first year of a recognised university bachelor's degree
Completion of recognised College or Polytechnic diploma.

Pakistan

Higher Secondary School Certificate plus one year of study at bachelor's degree level at a recognised institution.

You can normally meet the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for entry to most Charles Sturt University courses by doing one of the following:

providing evidence of having completed a sufficient standard of study in English (as outlined in Group one and Group two lists below)
for undergraduate courses have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:

a minimum overall score of 6.0
no individual score below 5.5

Charles Sturt University (CSU)

Sydney , New South Wales ,Australia