UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
Adelaide University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) at Adelaide University is a four-year honours degree that teaches students to assess, treat and prevent health conditions across the full lifespan. Supported by practising physiotherapists and award-winning researchers, students gain hands-on experience from day one, advancing both technical and communication skills. The contemporary, culturally informed curriculum covers human anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, muscle assessment, pharmacology and pain science, as well as the social and psychological factors that affect health and wellbeing. Students learn to apply these principles in real-world scenarios, graduating ready for an active, people-focused profession that helps clients lead healthy, functional lives.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 6 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
6 units- 6 unitsHuman Anatomy 100
- Human Physiology 100
Year 2, Semester 1
6 units- 6 unitsHuman Anatomy 200
- Physiotherapy Exercise Prescription and Activity
Year 2, Semester 2
6 units- Biopsychosocial Practice
Year 3, Semester 1
- 12 unitsApplied Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- Core selective courses
Year 3, Semester 2
12 units- 12 unitsAcute Care
- Rehabilitation
Year 4, Semester 1
12 units- Clinical Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
PhysiotherapistANZSCO 252511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Australian Physiotherapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Physiotherapy Council
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
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