Physiotherapy is concerned with the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health and the prevention of disability, in people of all ages. Physiotherapists optimise potential ability, physical function, independence and quality of life through rehabilitation practices. To achieve this, physiotherapists require an extensive understanding of physical, structural and physiological aspects of human form and movement, as well as factors relating to human functioning and the acquisition of skill.

The honours program is a modified program of study during years 3 and 4, focussing on research skills. Offers to enter honours are made at the end of year 2 based on academic merit.

Because of the wide role of the physiotherapist, employment after graduation may be in one of several spheres. Following a recommended year in a general hospital, physiotherapists may continue their work in general hospitals, special hospitals, rehabilitation units, nursing homes, or community health centres. Alternatively they may prefer to work in private practice offering treatments to a full range of patients or specialising in areas such as sports medicine, paediatrics, obstetrics, orthopaedics or other field of particular interest.

Additional employment opportunities exist as specialist researchers, advisers or consultants in one of several educational, industrial or governmental institutions.