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Bachelor of Physiotherapy for 2009

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Course overview

A degree in physiotherapy prepares you for a range of career opportunities in metropolitan, rural and remote settings. Physiotherapists may work independently or as part of a team of health care professionals. They provide care for people in public and private hospitals, health centres, sports medicine clinics, maternity hospitals, rehabilitation centres, aged-care facilities and in private practices, and also work in health promotion, education, management and research.

The curriculum is structured around conditions for which people typically seek physiotherapy. These provide the context for integrating learning about biomedical sciences and physiotherapy skills. In the last two years of the course, students also learn in a clinical environment under the supervision of expert clinicians.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Career outlook

Physiotherapists contribute to health primarily through treatment of disorders that benefit from physical intervention strategies. They work in a variety of settings such as in hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centres, community health centres, sports medicine clinics and sports institutes, maternity clinics, educational and research institutions, and private practice. Physiotherapists may work individually or as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Peninsula: full-time
  • On-campus at Peninsula: full-time
Intakes First semester First semester
Course Content University handbook entry for this course University handbook entry for this course
Duration 4 years full-time 4 years
Credit points 192 total for course 192 total for course
Fees for 2009

Fees are subject to change annually.

 Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$7,412 AUD

Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
Fee information not presently available.
Please contact the faculty.
How to apply Entry requirements and applications - domestic students Entry requirements and applications - international students
CRICOS code Not applicable 064803B
Monash course code 3868 3868
Faculty Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Contact Telephone: +61 3 9904 4466, email: physiotherapy@med.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/physiotherapy International Student Enquiries Telephone: +(61)3 9627 4852 Email: study@monash.edu.au

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