Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
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Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
Physiotherapists work across many health settings and complex clinical problems. These involve musculoskeletal, neurological or cardiorespiratory systems. This program integrates the clinical and basic sciences, focusing on evidence-based physiotherapy practice. The program involves case-based learning with a strong inter-disciplinary focus. Gain hands-on experience through clinical placements and interactive teamwork activities….
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Physiotherapists work across many health settings and complex clinical problems. These involve musculoskeletal, neurological or cardiorespiratory systems.
This program integrates the clinical and basic sciences, focusing on evidence-based physiotherapy practice. The program involves case-based learning with a strong inter-disciplinary focus. Gain hands-on experience through clinical placements and interactive teamwork activities. Learn exceptional communication and interpersonal skills needed to work one on one with patients.
Course overview
Your physiotherapy studies will teach you theoretical knowledge in biomedical and behavioural sciences. You will also have plenty of opportunities to hone your skills through hands-on professional placements. You will study courses in areas such as:
advanced anatomy
clinical physiotherapy
community health
health promotion
physiology and pathophysiology
statistics and research methodology
Career opportunities
Graduates work as physiotherapists in public and private practice, and hospital settings.
Professional outcomes:
cardiorespiratory physiotherapist
continence and women’s health physiotherapist
exercise rehabilitation/injury management advisor
gerontological, musculoskeletal, neurological and paediatric physiotherapist
physiologist
rehabilitation consultant
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Newcastle, Australia is a world-class university. Excellence in teaching, research, and the student experience are our focus.
The University of Newcastle is one of the world’s top 200 universities1, known for making a global impact and top 5 in the world for partnering for a more sustainable future2.Â
We embrace technology and best practice to deliver the best possible student experience. Our mission is to help students become life-ready graduates. We do this through practical learning, innovative styles of teaching, internationally recognised study programs and world-class research.Â
We are number one in Australia for industry collaboration3, our partnerships help our more than 39,000 students4 to be more employable and start on higher salaries than the Australian average5.Â
1 QS World University Rankings 2023
2 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022 Â
3 Innovation Connections IC Report 2014 - 2020Â
4 The University of Newcastle Data Warehouse 2021Â
5 QILT Graduates Outcomes Survey 2018 - 2020Â
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