University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
Bachelor (Honours)
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About this course
Entry requirements
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Entry score including adjustment factors (additional points given in certain circumstances).
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Entry score not including adjustment factors.
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ATAR
The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a percentile rank used to assess the results of high-school applicants for undergraduate entry into university.
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90.00
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Subject pre-requisites
- English (Units 3 & 4, C)
- one of Biology, Mathematical Methods, Physical Education, Chemistry, Physics, or Psychology (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent.
Please note: Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission. Places within the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) are limited. Quota size is determined by the availability of placements. Where the quota is filled, no further places will be offered.
Inherent requirementsThere are inherent requirements that must be met in order to successfully complete this degree. Inherent requirements are fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the degree, while maintaining the academic integrity of the degree. Please read and understand the inherent requirements specific to the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) before applying.
If you think you may experience any problems meeting inherent requirements, you can talk to a Student Equity Officer about reasonable adjustments that may be put in place to assist you. Any reasonable adjustments made must not fundamentally change the nature of the inherent requirement.
Special entry schemes for admissions may increase your Rank, through the allocation of additional points in certain circumstances, such as educational disadvantage where you live, and subjects you passed.
If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you may be able to use these qualifications to meet UniSQ's entry requirements.
Work and life experienceYou may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.
You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires an overall score of IELTS 7.0, or equivalent, and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four skills areas of listening, reading, speaking and writing. Additional requirements regarding prior education taught and assessed solely in English and prior employment - refer to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)'s Registration Standard for further information.
If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.
Additional requirements for placementsPlease note that students will need to provide the following documents to enable them to go on clinical placements:
- Blue card or Working with Children Check
- Yellow card (if working with people with disabilities)
- Australian Federal Police Check Certificate
Students will also need to supply evidence of the following immunisations:
- Hepatitis B
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella
- Varicella
- Pertussis
- Influenza
- COVID-19 vaccinations as directed by health services
Finally, you will be asked to complete the below:
- Tuberculosis Risk Assessment
- Mask fit testing for face masks worn in clinical settings
Find out more about placements at UniSQ.
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.
If you don't meet the entry requirements, the pathway options available to you include:
If you identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent you may be eligible to enter the Indigenous Higher Education (IHEPP) program.