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Central Queensland University (CQU)

Rockhampton , Queensland ,Australia

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

This course provides extensive and complex theoretical, clinical, and research experiences to develop advanced knowledge and skills to become a highly competent physiotherapist. It includes a large practical component through both university-based units and clinical education placements in a range of settings, allowing you to put your learning into practice, gain practical work experience and graduate work ready. You will develop the skills to become confident in assessing, treating and managing a range of conditions for people of all ages.

 

Campus Information

Rockhampton North

With its convenient central location and state of the art facilities, CQUniversity Rockhampton City (Former CQ TAFE) offers a wide range of study options from certificates and diplomas to undergraduate programs. If you have an interest in short courses in a range of areas including business, hospitality or beauty, or would like a more long term career pathway like a bachelor course, CQUniversity Rockhampton City (Former CQ TAFE) is an ideal place to study and advance your career.

Bundaberg

CQUniversity Bundaberg is located on a green, tree-studded 23-hectare site on Bundaberg's southern outskirts, adjacent to the airport and only six kilometres from the Bundaberg city centre. CQUniversity Bundaberg offers small class sizes, with very individually-focussed, high-quality educational service provision, across a wide range of university study courses. CQUniversity Bundaberg has a friendly, supportive atmosphere that caters for students of all ages. You can study on-campus or online from home. Prior learning and work experience are taken into consideration and CQUniversity also offers enabling courses to help you prepare for tertiary education.

Intakes

  • March

Application Processing Time in Days: 15

Application Process

COE
4 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

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.

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 /3 /4 Year Post Study Work Visa Opportunities

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

When applying, you must demonstrate that you have met the listed Entry Requirements and English Language Proficiency requirements.

After you have applied and enrolled in this course, you will need to be able to meet the Security and Health Requirements as these generally relate to work-integrated learning activities that form part of your course. You will be provided with more information about security and health requirements after enrolling in the relevant units that these relate to. Entry Requirements

English (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent; one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Health or Physical Education (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.

Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion within the last 5 years of:

  • A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
  • Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA of 4.0

completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United states of America, which will meet the English proficiency.