Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

Physiotherapy is a health profession concerned with the prevention, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of people with a wide range of health conditions and movement disorders. Physiotherapists work across many settings and encounter complex clinical problems involving musculoskeletal, neurological or cardiorespiratory systems. Physiotherapists are people with effective interpersonal skills, including communicative and empathic abilities, highly developed problem-solving skills, excellent manual handling skills and a motivation to continually improve and learn.

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) program at the University of Newcastle integrates the clinical and basic sciences, focusing on evidence-based physiotherapy practice. The program involves case-based learning with a strong inter-disciplinary focus. The program prepares graduates for professional physiotherapy employment as well as providing a pathway for ongoing research and further learning.

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. As part of your physiotherapy coursework you will:

• Learn about the movement and function of the human body, gaining the medical skills to help patients overcome movement disorders caused by injuries, disease or disability.
• Gain professional physiotherapy skills through case-based training and interactive team work activities designed to help you become a creative thinker and self-directed learner.
• Learn exceptional communication and interpersonal skills needed to work one-on-one with patients as a physiotherapist.
• Develop critical research skills that will set you in good stead for life-long learning in the field of physiotherapy.

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Newcastle allows you to study courses in areas such as:

• Advanced anatomy
• Clinical physiotherapy
• Community health
• Health promotion
• Physiology and pathophysiology
• Statistics and research methodology

All University of Newcastle physiotherapy students graduate with an Honours degree, giving you a distinct advantage when seeking employment. As part of the Honours component you can choose from two study pathways.

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University of Newcastle physiotherapy graduates are equipped and prepared to embark on a rewarding career as physiotherapists, working in public and private practice, as well as hospital settings.

Take a look below for some common roles for physiotherapy graduates.