The Discipline of Physiotherapy currently offers two undergraduate programs (Pass and Honours). These programs are offered on a full-time basis over four years and aim to equip students with the appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes to work effectively as members of the physiotherapy profession. Graduates of these programs will be eligible for registration as physiotherapists with the NSW Physiotherapists Registration Board.

Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) (Pass) Program

Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) (Honours) Program

Course descriptions, pp 93 - 102, Chapter 14, 2008 Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook

The profession of physiotherapy is physically demanding and requires the development of a range of precise physical skills for its practice. Prospective students will be expected to carry out and have carried out upon themselves as simulated patients, all the examination and treatment procedures used by physiotherapists.

STUDENTS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT SUCH PRACTICAL SESSIONS MAY INVOLVE PARTIAL DISROBING AND THAT PARTICIPATION IN THESE CLASSES IS A REQUIREMENT OF THE COURSE.

In addition to undertaking physiotherapy units, students will study units in Exercise and Sports Science, Behavioural and Community Health Sciences and Biomedical Sciences, particularly in first and second years. Students will normally complete all units listed in the sequence in which they appear in the Faculty Handbook and cannot alter this sequence unless permission has been obtained from the Head of Discipline. Students enrolled in the Pass program are also required to complete all first year units within two years and all first and second year units within four years. Non-standard students who are completing units from more than one year of the physiotherapy course must seek approval from a designated academic programs adviser to amend their program of study. This procedure is to ensure that students' programs reflect an appropriate and manageable combination of units.

Clinical Education

Clinical education provides you with the opportunity to apply theoretical and practical skills in a health care setting. Under the supervision and guidance of clinical educators, undergraduates will assess and treat patients in a variety of clinical settings, thereby gaining experience in physiotherapy practice. To be eligible for registration as a physiotherapist through The NSW Physiotherapists Registration Board, all graduates must undertake all clinical education units of study during the physiotherapy course. Any prospective student who thinks that he/she may have a condition (eg. a chronic illness) or disability that may interfere with the development or practice of physical skills or participation in clinical education, should consult the Head of School before commencing the course.

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