Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy)

You will complete 1,100 hours of supervised placements in hospital and community settings, including in rural and remote locations, in addition to developing practical skills in laboratory classes and specialised anatomy facilities and physical health laboratories.

Yes, this course is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council, and graduates can apply for professional registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

In your first year, you will gain skills to work in a healthcare team while learning about the physical, structural and physiological aspects of human form and movement. You'll then study musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, cardiorespiratory and neurological sciences, as well as gerontology, paediatrics, gender health issues and pain management. In your third and fourth years, you'll participate in group professional projects, and high-achieving students may have the option of completing a small honours research study.

Yes, to undertake fieldwork placements you must meet the following requirements: Student declaration, AHPRA registration, Criminal record screening and clearance, Immunisation, First aid, Hand hygiene, Manual handling, Working with children, and Communicable diseases clearance.

You must meet Curtin's English language requirements. The IELTS Academic requirement for this course is a minimum score of 7 in each of Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening, with an Overall band score of 7. If you have completed a different English test or qualification, you may be able to use it to meet this requirement by checking accepted English tests and qualifications on Curtin's English language requirements page.