Course Overview

About This Course

The University of Notre Dame Australia's Bachelor of Physiotherapy is a four-year, full-time program that prepares graduates to become effective, culturally-appropriate practitioners focused on the physiotherapist-client relationship. Foundational courses are aligned with specialised physiotherapy-specific courses and clinical placement experiences, with a strong focus on ethical and professional communication and collaborative multi-disciplinary practice.

Students develop clinical assessment and intervention skills in laboratories and simulated learning environments, and gain exposure to patients in physiotherapy practices, hospitals and community health settings across urban and rural locations, completing approximately 1,000 hours of clinical practicum. The program emphasises evidence-based and reflective practice to prepare graduates for current and future health provision needs.

Graduates from this program are eligible for registration as a physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra), and the degree is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council. An Honours award is also available.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Perth

88 Guy St, Broome, WA 6725

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Provider's Published Fee

Commonwealth Supported Place: Band 2 rate $9,537/year (2026); total approx. $38,148 for 4 years

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Domestic Students

Fremantle (WA) campus

Applicants with recent Secondary Education: Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank of 90, OR International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 34; strongly preferred to have studied ATAR English, Mathematics and at least one science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Human Biology and/or Physical Education)
Applicants with Higher Education: successful completion of at least 8 subjects at undergraduate level or higher with an average grade of 65% or higher, preferably in a health or science-related area (Tertiary Preparation Programs not accepted)
VET qualifications, Work and Life Experience, and STAT are not accepted for entry into this program
Equity places are reserved for eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants and applicants from low socio-economic status areas

International Students

Same academic entry requirements as domestic students (see above)
English language proficiency (Undergraduate coursework tier): IELTS Academic 6.0 overall (no band <6.0) | PTE Academic 50 | TOEFL iBT 73 (pre-2026) / 4 overall (2026+, no skill <3.5-4) | CAE/CPE 169

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Physiotherapy practice (private clinics, hospitals, community health)
Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy
Musculoskeletal physiotherapy
Neurological rehabilitation
Paediatric physiotherapy
Research and academic teaching
Urban and rural clinical roles

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Australian Physiotherapy Council

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

Australian Physiotherapy Council

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units29 units

HLTH1000

Human Structure and Function

Year 1

ABOR1000

Aboriginal People

Year 1

PHTY1006

Functional Anatomy for Physiotherapy B

Year 1

PHTY1008

Therapeutic Exercise After Injury: Physiological and Practical Foundations

Year 1

PHTY1004

Movement Sciences for Physiotherapy

Year 1

PHTY1007

Pathophysiology for Allied Health

Year 1

BESC1003

Psychosocial Determinants of Health and Wellbeing

Year 1

CORE1000

Foundations of Wisdom

Year 1 - Core Curriculum

PHTY2000

Evidence Based Practice

Year 2

PHTY2006

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (Peripheral I)

Year 2

PHTY2010

Principles of Clinical Rehabilitation

Year 2

PHTY2002

Applied Neuroscience

Year 2

PHTY2012

Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Sciences I

Year 2

PHTY2001

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (Peripheral II)

Year 2

PHTY2011

Physiotherapy across the Lifespan I

Year 2

PHTY2008

Clinical Education I and Practitioner Preparation

Year 2

PHTY3000

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (Spinal I)

Year 3

PHTY3001

Rehabilitation for the Neurosciences

Year 3

PHTY3002

Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Sciences II

Year 3

PHTY3007

Physiotherapy Across the Lifespan II

Year 3

PHTY3004

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (Spinal II)

Year 3

PHTY3009

Clinical Education II and Practitioner Development

Year 3

PHTY3008

Physiotherapy Across the Lifespan III

Year 3

Core Elective Course

Year 3 - one required

PHTY4013

Clinical Education III

Year 4

PHTY4014

Clinical Education IV & Professional Issues

Year 4

PHTY4015

Clinical Education V & Professional Issues

Year 4

PHTY4016

Clinical Education VI & Professional Issues

Year 4

PHTY2012

Complex Issues in Physiotherapy Practice

Year 4 (course code as published on the official program page — duplicates the Year 2 Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Sciences I code; likely a source-site typo)

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bachelor of Physiotherapy accredited and will I be able to register as a physiotherapist upon graduating?

Yes. The Bachelor of Physiotherapy is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council. Graduates are eligible to register as physiotherapists with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (Ahpra), allowing them to work throughout Australia and New Zealand. Registration allows graduates to work across all states and territories in Australia, with mutual recognition also permitting registration in New Zealand.

How many hours of clinical placement are included in the program?

The program includes approximately 1000 hours of clinical practice (practicum). You will complete a variety of formal practicum experiences within the clinical setting commencing in Year 2. Clinical placements take place in physiotherapy practices, hospitals or community health settings in urban and rural locations.

What ATAR do I need to apply for this program?

The indicative ATAR/Selection Rank for this program is 90 (including Adjustment Factors), or an International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 34. To be a competitive applicant, it is strongly preferred that school leavers have studied an ATAR course or equivalent in English and Mathematics and at least one ATAR course in the sciences, including Physics, Chemistry, Human Biology, and/or Physical Education studies.

Is an Honours pathway available for this degree?

Yes, an Honours award is available for this program. Further information can be found in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) regulations or by contacting the School of Health Sciences.

Are VET qualifications or work and life experience accepted for entry into this program?

No. VET qualifications are not accepted for entry into the Bachelor of Physiotherapy, and Work and Life Experience is also not accepted for entry. Additionally, Tertiary Preparation Programs and the STAT are not accepted for entry.

Application

How to Apply

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Course Snapshot

Typical Salary (AUD)

Entry-level (0-2 years)$67,000 – $82,000/yr

Early Career (2-5 years)$82,000 – $100,000/yr

Mid-Level (5-10 years)$100,000 – $120,000/yr

Career Paths

Graduate Physiotherapist
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Neurological Physiotherapist
Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapist
Sports Physiotherapist

Key Skills

Clinical assessment and physical examination of patients
Diagnosis and differential diagnosis of movement disorders
Manual therapy and joint mobilisation techniques
Development and implementation of individualised treatment plans
Exercise prescription and rehabilitation program design

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Entry Requirements

Where this takes you

Accreditation & Migration

Units of Competency

Frequently Asked Questions

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