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Charles Darwin University (CDU)

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Physiotherapy

  • Bachelor

Want to help restore people's maximum movement and functional ability?

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Course Code
HHSPT1
Study Mode
In person

About this course

Want to help restore people's maximum movement and functional ability?

The Bachelor of Health Science/ Master of Physiotherapy equips you with the skills and knowledge to improve the lives of the clients, families and communities when movement and function are threatened by ageing, injury, disease, disorders or conditions.

Learn to maximise people's quality of life engage in learning through self directed learning activities, synchronous lectures, tutorials and workshops where you will learn, reflect, apply and refine your knowledge and skill in the physiotherapy assessment and intervention, ethical and professional practice, communication, evidence based practice, interprofessional teamwork, reflective practice and lifelong learning, quality improvement and leadership and management. Our course also offers unique community engagement and First Nations perspectives, as well as rural and remote health. You will graduate with skills and knowledge to be a physiotherapist who is culturally responsive and well-equipped to meet the needs of communities across northern Australia.

Study on campus and gain practical, job-ready experience through four 5-week blocks of full-time clinical placements. There are unique placement opportunities in the Northern Territory's regional, rural and remote areas and all placements are supported by CDU academics and registered Physiotherapy professionals.

Our Bachelor of Health Science/ Master of Physiotherapy offers international study opportunities and welcomes both First Nations and international students with dedicated support services on hand to support you through your degree.




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Entry requirements

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:

  • Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 70*.
  • Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher.
  • Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma with a GPA of at least 5.
  • Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
  • Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 147.
  • Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program or other recognised tertiary preparation course.

* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

Study locations

Casuarina

Casuarina

What you will learn

In the first two years of this double degree students are introduced to health concepts and constructs within the Bachelor of Health Science units that will lay a foundation for their clinical practice. In the third year students are introduced to physiotherapy focused teaching and learning and students will engage in some clinical placements. In the final year students will further develop their physiotherapy skills and knowledge applying these to theoretical and clinical units.

Career pathways

Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in areas such as community health centres, public and private hospitals, aged care facilities, paediatric facilities, education facilities, mental health settings, private clinics, non-government organisations, correctional institutions, universities and research facilities, corporate and industrial settings, supported employment and government departments.

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