Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Year

2010

Course Code

71310

Version

4

Faculty

Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

QTAC Pre-requisites

English, Maths B, plus one of Chemistry, Biological Science, Physics,  Physical Education or Health Education

Additional selection requirements

Submit JCU internal application form by 30 September

Special admission requirements

Hepatitis B immunization

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points

96 credit points as per course structure

Additional course rules

Not applicable

Additional completion requirements

Nil

Course Structure

Core Subjects

Level 1

BM1041:03   Anatomy and Physiology for Physiotherapy 1

PS1001:03   Introduction to Physiotherapy

RH1002:03   Communication Skills for Therapy

RH1004:03   Allied Health Professionals in the Health Environment

BM1042:03   Anatomy and Physiology for Physiotherapy 2

HS1003:03   Lifespan Development for Health A

HS1401:03   Health and Health Care in Australia

PS1002:03   Introduction to Physiotherapy Applications

Level 2

HS2402:03   Health Professional Research 1

HS2403:03   Health Promotion for Health Professionals

PS2001:03   Movement Analysis for Physiotherapy

PS2004:03   Neuroscience in Physiotherapy

HS2401:03   Rural and Remote Primary and Public Health Care

PS2002:03   Physiotherapy 1

PS2003:03   Physiotherapy 2

RH2002:03   Clinical Medicine for Therapy

Level 3

HS3401:03   Health Professional Research 2

PS3001:03   Physiotherapy 3

PS3002:03   Physiotherapy 4

PS3003:03   Physiotherapy 5

PS3004:03   Physiotherapy 6

PS3005:09   Physiotherapy Theory and Application 1

Level 4

PS4001:12   Physiotherapy Theory and Application 2

PS4002:03   Contemporary Issues for Physiotherapists

PS4003:03   Physiotherapy Health Law and Ethics

PS4004:03   Advanced Topics in Physiotherapy

TM4401:03   Health, Policy and Planning

Candidature

Expected time to complete

4 years full-time, not available part-time

Maximum time to complete

6 years

Maximum leave of absence

2 years

Progression

Course progression requisites

Must successfully complete all level 1 and level 2 subjects before attempting any level 3 subject

Must successfully complete all level 3 subjects before attempting any level 4 subject

Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)

Yes

Further information about placements can be found at Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students .

Candidates may be required to undertake placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled at their own expense.

Special assessment requirements

Refer to Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement policy.

Accreditation requirements

Nil

Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade

Nil

Supplementary exam for final subject

Not applicable

Advanced Standing

Eligibility

Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures.

Maximum allowed

63 credit points

Currency

Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course.

Expiry

Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 8 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree.

Other restrictions

A maximum of 18 credit points of advanced standing may be granted at level 3 or 4.

Award Details

Inclusion of majors on testamur

Not applicable - this course does not have majors

Exit with lesser award

Not applicable

Course articulation

Not applicable

Honours

Honours availability

Available both within this course and as a separate graduate entry course

Eligibility

Entry to in-course honours

At the start of level 3 of the course the Head of School will invite applications from students

  • Normally candidates will have obtained a GPA of 5 (Credit or better) for the subjects completed for levels 1 and 2 of the course

  • A quota may be imposed on the number of candidates accepted for entry to the honours course depending on the availability of supervisors

Graduate entry to honours

Successful completion of a pass degree in Physiotherapy

  • Normally candidates will have achieved a GPA of not less than 5.0 calculated over the four levels of the pass degree

  • Candidates’ professional experience and continuing professional development will be also be considered in their application

  • Candidates may be required to undertake work additional to the pass degree before commencing honours