Degree overview

Physiotherapists work across many health settings and complex clinical problems. These involve musculoskeletal, neurological or cardiorespiratory systems.

Career opportunities

Graduates work as physiotherapists in public and private practice, and hospital settings.

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82.5% employed within four months of graduating.

Graduates Outcome Survey 2020-2022, undergraduate Rehabilitation

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85.3% of students rated learning resources positively.

Student Experience Survey 2021-2022, undergraduate Rehabilitation

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

UAC Code , Program Code 12337

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CRICOS Code , Program Code 12337

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Duration (FT)(PT)

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UAC Code

Program Code 12337

This criteria is based on a full-time domestic student attending Callaghan campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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CRICOS Code

Program Code 12337

This criteria is based on a full-time international student attending Callaghan campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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As a commencing student in this degree, you may be eligible for the new Tertiary Health Study Subsidy. To learn more and submit your application visit NSW Health.

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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
2024 Program Handbook

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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Student experience

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At the University of Newcastle, we embed practical, hands-on learning in all our degrees. Check out just some of the opportunities our students have had to build their experience.

Career-ready placements

All students complete professional placement during their degree, starting in first year. During your placement, you are mentored and supervised by qualified physiotherapy professionals.

You can undertake your placement in a variety of settings, both locally and nationally, including mandatory rural placements.

Studying at Newcastle campus

Student showcase

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We are proud of the achievements of our Physiotherapy students, graduates and staff who are making valuable contributions to the health and wellbeing of their local and global communities.

How to apply

Apply as a domestic student

You are a domestic student if you are:

  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
  • A permanent resident of Australia
  • A holder of a permanent Australian visa.

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