Flinders University
Prepare to register and practise as a physiotherapist.
Physiotherapists work with people through the lifespan to develop, maintain and restore movement and functional ability.
The physiotherapy profession has well-established research and evidence-based practice, which you will analyse and apply in this course.
Our program has a strong clinical focus with teaching mainly embedded within clinical settings across South Australia and has close links with healthcare providers to best prepare you for professional practice as a physiotherapist.
Emphasis is placed on preparing you to become a contemporary health professional who is able to work effectively across a range of settings, and in metropolitan or rural/remote locations.
Adelaide, Australia
24 Months
AU$ 45,500
IELTS: 7 TOEFL: 94
Year 1
Core
Year 2
Core
Applicants must normally:
Hold a Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification and have achieved a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or above and must demonstrate they have successfully completed the following:
Due to limited places available, selection is based on meeting the above requirements and academic merit. Applicants who meet the above requirements will be considered on their best Flinders equivalent GPA of 5.0 or above achieved over a minimum of one semester of full-time equivalent study in one course.
International students must satisfy our English language proficiency requirements for admission. If your first language is not English you will need to have:
Annual fees: $45,500
Physiotherapists work in a variety of settings across both public health and private practice. They remain in demand across the health sector and this outlook is projected to continue. Physiotherapists can also work in managerial and research positions, and opportunities exist to become self-employed in private practice or to work part-time.
Potential employers include:
hospitals
community health centres
aged care facilities
mental health services
rehabilitation centres
sports clinics and fitness centres
government departments
schools and universities.