Bachelor of Physiotherapy (202JA.6)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (202JA.6)
Learn the science behind body movement and gain valuable knowledge, understanding, and insight about the amazing machine we call the human body – with the UC Bachelor of Physiotherapy. This four-year comprehensive course will help you explore the human body in detail, and analyse how each muscle, bone, joint, and…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Learn the science behind body movement and gain valuable knowledge, understanding, and insight about the amazing machine we call the human body – with the UC Bachelor of Physiotherapy.
This four-year comprehensive course will help you explore the human body in detail, and analyse how each muscle, bone, joint, and ligament enables human movement and development across a variety of age ranges and disabilities. You will also develop a sophisticated understanding of how the lungs, heart, brain, and nerves work together, and how to improve peoples’ lives through exercise and movement.
Your study of advanced functional human anatomy combined with training from expert clinicians means you will be able to diagnose and offer effective therapeutic management solutions for a wide range of human movement disorders.
Once you graduate, you’ll open doors to further study, specialisation, or a Ph.D. in Physiotherapy. This course also offers an embedded Honours program for high-achieving students looking to progress into physiotherapy research or academic careers.
The course is fully accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council, which means you are eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) from the day they graduate.
Study a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at UC and you will:
develop knowledge of the structure and function of the human body
learn to read, critique, evaluate and apply evidence from research and science into the practices of health care and health services
enhance your communication skills in listening, speaking, explaining, and teaching
develop detailed knowledge of normal function and development of the musculoskeletal, cardiothoracic, and neurological systems
apply your knowledge and skill to assess, prevent, and treat developmental and degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal, cardiothoracic, and neurological systems
understand and apply the professional ethics, responsibilities, values, and standards for the practice of physiotherapy
develop excellent clinical analytical and reasoning skills.
Career opportunities
New graduate physiotherapist
Physiotherapist
Cardiothoracic physiotherapist
Musculoskeletal physiotherapist
Neurological physiotherapist
Intensive care unit (ICU) physiotherapist
Physiotherapy practice owner
Titled physiotherapist*
Titled sport physiotherapist*
Physiotherapy researcher
* Further study required
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Dynamic and vibrant, the University of Canberra (UC) is based in Canberra, the Australian capital. UC is a university for the professions, dedicated to providing immersive student experiences focused on employability outcomes. It is number one in the ACT for graduate employment and salaries for three years in a row (Good Universities Guide 2019-21), in the top one per cent of universities worldwide (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021) and one of the fastest rising in the world (QS 2021). Its location and its regional connections shape the university’s purpose.
