Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) (BPhty(Hons))
Information valid for students commencing 2015
Duration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2015
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2015)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2369
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Physics recommended).
Additional application information
For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note: this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum. IELTS a minimum of 7in each band is required.
Students are required to provide proof of immunisation against certain diseases, including hepatitis B before the commencement of study.
A Senior First Aid Certificate (including CPR) and a Blue Card are also required before the commencement of clinical practice.
Further details of these requirements will be provided with offer material.
This program may have inherent requirements that need to be met prior to undertaking placement.
AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Phone: 07 3365 4506
Online enquiry: click here
Web: www.shrs.uq.edu.au
Duration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2015
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2015)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2369
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Physics recommended). View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 082622B
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Web: www.shrs.uq.edu.au
Why study the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)?
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.
Physiotherapy often involves promotion of motor development and coordination, physical methods to control pain, therapeutic exercise for impaired muscle systems, assisting in the physical management of the cardio-respiratory system, or improving balance and motor control for better performance and function.
What you can study
The program teaches graduates how to care for people experiencing pain or loss of function caused by a physical injury or disorder and for people with physical disabilities. Such disabilities and disorders can arise from a variety of causes including injury, disease, congenital abnormalities, ageing and degenerative processes.
The program includes basic science courses such as anatomy, physics, psychology and statistics, as well as relevant medical courses.
Throughout the program students visit hospitals, developing their understanding of the profession. During their final year, students undertake supervised clinical practice in affiliated hospitals and community situations.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours).
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Placement courses
Students are required to complete 1230 hours of supervised placement throughout the duration of their program. Some clinic placements may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area and students are expected to fund their travel, accommodation and daily living expenses. Students are asked to submit their interest and preferred areas for placements. It may be possible to arrange accommodation at local nurses homes for Queensland Health placements for a minimal cost. Placements are of 5 weeks duration and are usually conducted on a full-time basis and occur in the fourth year of the program.
This allows for sufficient planning for regional, interstate or international placements. Allocation will be as equitable as possible and issues of hardship will be dealt with at the discretion of the head of division.
Students wishing to undertake a clinical placement in an international location may be permitted to do so under certain conditions. Students are responsible for personal arrangements such as visa, insurance, travel and accommodation and are liable for associated costs. Placements will not be organised or will be cancelled if a travel warning to the country/region applies. Interested students should discuss with the Clinical Education Placement Manager.
Research component
In years three and four all students learn statistics and research techniques. There is also an opportunity for students who wish to pursue a research focus to enter a research stream in which some year three and four courses are replaced with additional research courses. Entry into this research stream is based on grade point average.
Honours
Honours will be awarded to all graduates of this program.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Physics recommended).
Additional application information
For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note: this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum. IELTS a minimum of 7in each band is required.
Students are required to provide proof of immunisation against certain diseases, including hepatitis B before the commencement of study.
A Senior First Aid Certificate (including CPR) and a Blue Card are also required before the commencement of clinical practice.
Further details of these requirements will be provided with offer material.
This program may have inherent requirements that need to be met prior to undertaking placement.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Physics recommended).
Additional application requirements
This program may have inherent requirements that need to be met prior to undertaking placement.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 082622B
English proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Additional costs
- Students are expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
- Senior First Aid Certificate (including CPR) (approx $155)
- A clinical uniform shirt is required and may be purchased from the School.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
Careers
Graduates work in hospitals, community health centres and agencies, rehabilitation units, or in preschool and school programs. Alternatively, they may prefer to work in private practice offering treatments to a full range of patients or specialising in areas such as sports physiotherapy, manipulative physiotherapy, paediatrics, obstetrics, orthopaedics or other fields of particular interest. Additional employment opportunities exist for researchers, advisors or consultants in educational, industrial or government institutions.
To find out more about where a career in Physiotherapy can take you, visit the www.uq.edu.au/health/careers
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Australian Physiotherapy Association
Accrediting body
This program has been accredited by:
- Australian Physiotherapy Association
Program rules for the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
To complete the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours), a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #64 from the BPhty(Hons) course list. Refer to the BPhty(Hons) rules for further information.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.