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Course Overview
Help people recover, move better, prevent injury and live healthier lives.
At Griffith, you'll study at Australia's leading university for elite athletes* and graduate as a skilled, confident and compassionate physiotherapist. Physiotherapy is about more than rehabilitation - it's about empowering people to reach their potential by managing pain, restoring function and preventing future injury.
With extensive clinical placements and an honours program that sharpens both clinical and research expertise, you'll graduate ready to make a meaningful impact across health, sport and community sectors.
Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
Strong focus on evidence-based practice and interprofessional collaboration.
Explore how the body moves through biomedical, physical and behavioural sciences.
Develop practical skills in musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory practice.
Graduate with a degree accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC), ready to apply for registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
Your training will open doors to dynamic career pathways, from everyday practice to involvement in large-scale sporting and international events, like the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Use your honours year as a launchpad for postgraduate study, such as a master's degree or PhD, or to pursue advanced research opportunities.
Professional placements
Gain hands-on experience through full-time supervised placements in hospitals, private practices, community health centres and aged care facilities across Australia.
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
Level 8, 333 Ann Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000
Student Information
Provider's Published Fee
Duration
Intakes
Study Mode
Eligibility
Domestic students:
International students:
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Physiotherapy Council
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
Australian Physiotherapy Council
Common Questions
The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) at Griffith University has a duration of 208 weeks (approximately 4 years) for international students.
The estimated total course cost for international students is AU$224,017, comprising a tuition fee of AU$220,000 and a non-tuition fee of AU$4,017.
Yes, the course includes a mandatory work component of 25 weeks totalling 950 hours, providing students with hands-on practical experience in physiotherapy.
The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) is available at two Griffith University campuses: Nathan (Brisbane South) and Gold Coast, both located in Queensland, Australia.
The course may be eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights if it meets criteria including being a Skills Level 1 qualification (which a Bachelor Honours Degree is), having a duration of 92 weeks or greater (this course is 208 weeks), and having its narrow Field of Education align with the Skills Level 1 priority list. Eligibility is reviewed yearly and requires at least one active enrolment at the time of review.
Application
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