This is a future year course and may change.

Overview

Become a fully-qualified physiotherapist. Movement is essential to our health, happiness and connection to others - and physios help us move better. Get ready to use exercise and movement to improve the lives of athletes, children, adults and people recovering from surgery, injury or illness. With La Trobe's Bachelor of … For more content click the Read more button below. Start building your practical skills as soon as you start first year and finish your degree with clinical training equivalent to seven months of workplace experience. Graduate work ready and in-demand as a fully-qualified physiotherapist and step into your first job. Throughout the course you'll gain quality hands-on experience with placements at leading hospitals and private practices. You could find yourself in acute hospital units, rehabilitation facilities, community health clinics, private practice, sporting organisations, educational facilities or research centres. Choose to take your physiotherapy degree global with international placement or study opportunities - like students before you who've experienced Denmark, Italy, Vietnam and India. Or keep it local with placements throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria. In your Honours year, you'll undertake research or industry-based project work where you'll solve real problems relating to human health and physical performance. You'll learn:BioscienceGain an intricate understanding of the human body through the study of anatomy, physiology, pathology, biomechanics of human movement and pharmacology.Physiotherapy skillsDiscover how to assess, diagnose and improve people's movement, health and quality of life.Specialised areasLearn how to apply your physiotherapy skills to help people with a variety of conditions which relate to cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, sports, neurological, women's, men's, paediatric and aged care health.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

Course coordinator

Kate Lawler

Location(s)

Bendigo

CRICOS code

0101262

Course instance contact

Marcos De Noronha

Course duration (full time)

4 years

Course duration (part time)

8 years

Study level

Undergraduate

AQF level

Level 8 – Bachelor Degree Honours

Available only as an exit award

No

Study options

Domestic

International onshore

Completion requirements

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours), students must complete 480 credit points consisting of:420 core credit pointsOne, 60 credit point minor

Additional explanatory information

The industry minor provides an opportunity to work independently and collaboratively to develop the ethical, critical thinking and communication and teamwork skills required to understand, analyse and conduct health and human services projects.

Selection into the Research Honours minor is competitive, as there are a limited number of research projects available each year.
In order to be considered for selection into the research minor students must achieve a minimum 70 WAM across second year subjects. Students will be contacted by the School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport if they meet eligibility requirements for the research minor.

Course structure
480 credit points

Level four120 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Integrate knowledge of the biosciences and public health with specialist discipline knowledge in the practice of physiotherapy.
2.
Apply advanced knowledge and skills to achieve evidence-based, safe, and ethical client centred physiotherapy practice across the lifespan.
3.
Exhibit communication strategies that are effective, respectful, collaborative and appropriate to the situation and audience.
4.
Practice sensitive, culturally safe and responsive healthcare that demonstrates inclusivity, respect, empathy and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and other underrepresented, diverse or multicultural communities.
5.
Demonstrate reflective practice and critical self-reflection to support intellectual curiosity and lifelong learning, for personal and professional growth and effective education of others.
6.
Use initiative to plan, prioritise and adapt workloads, resources or projects to work autonomously as an interdisciplinary team member or leader in a complex and changing healthcare environment.
7.
Synthesise theory, research and personal practice to problem solve effectively in clinical practice settings.
8.
Practice physiotherapy responsibly in accordance with legal, professional and ethical standards and manage personal wellbeing.

Course features

Work based learning (placement) requirements

Compulsory placements (Work Based Learning)
During this course, you will participate in one or more supervised Work Based Learning (WBL) placements designed to allow you to practice newly acquired skills, behaviours and knowledge while integrating theory with practice. The placements will immerse you in professional work culture, enabling you to develop and further enhance your skills. WBL provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience at one or more of our local, interstate or international industry partners or agencies. WBL placements will generally be arranged by the Office of the Provost Placements and WBL Team at La Trobe University. The number of hours undertaken can vary considerably, depending on the requirements of the course. Students may incur additional costs and it may be necessary to travel or relocate to complete a specific placement. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information.

Work integrated learning opportunities

Industry informed curriculum, Industry-informed projects, Career development learning, Professional simulations

Career outcomes

Graduates can pursue a career in industries such as:

  • Private practice
    • Work individually or part of a team of healthcare professionals in a private practice, treating a wide variety of patients.
  • Acute and community health centres
    • Assess and treat patients to help them recover from surgery, increase mobility and manage chronic conditions.
  • Elite sporting organisations
    • Work with athletes at all levels to boost performance, prevent injury and aid rehabilitation.
  • Rehabilitation services
    • Use your physiotherapy skills, interpersonal communication and knowledge of the human body to help patients achieve their goals for recovery.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council. Graduates of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) may be eligible to apply for registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia. Professional registration may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.

Other course instances

Internal course relationships

Nested

Associate Degree in Health and Human Bioscience

Diploma in Health and Human Bioscience

Replaces

Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Physiotherapy Practice

Core participation requirements

Behavioural and relational skills

Cognition

Sensory (visual, auditory, tactile, olfaction)

Strength and mobility

Additional costs

WWCC

Mask fit testing

First Aid/CPR

Uniform & badge

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) worker screening check - Mandatory

Clinical placements (accommodation and travel costs)

Police record check

Immunisations