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.
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.
| Domestic students | International students | |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance type |
|
|
| Intakes | First semester | Not offered |
| Course Content | University handbook entry for this course | University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 4 years full-time | 4 years |
|
Fees for 2009
Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost |
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 $27,430 AUD |
| 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 |
VCE units 3 and 4 with a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English and a study score of at least 20 in any two of chemistry, biology, mathematical methods, physics or specialists mathematics.
Non Year 12 applicants will apply through VTAC. Applicants will be assessed considering the entire academic record including GPA; UMAT; and interview. Non Year 12 applicants must also meet the Year 12 prerequisite subjects either at Year 12 level or equivalent tertiary studies. Successful completion of two semesters (Semester 1 & 2) of tertiary studies in the prerequisite VCE subjects at a recognised tertiary institution would be considered comparable to VCE success in those subjects.
Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English, and a study score of at least 25 in any two of chemistry, biology, mathematical methods (either), physics or specialist mathematics.
English and any two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics at a minimum of grade four at standard level.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
| Qualification | Peninsula |
|---|---|
| ENTER clearly in* | Range of Criteria |
* The "clearly in" score is based on last year's selection and can be used as a guide only.
Non Year 12 applicants will apply through VTAC. Applicants will be assessed considering the entire academic record including GPA; UMAT; and interview. Non Year 12 applicants must also meet the Year 12 prerequisite subjects either at Year 12 level or equivalent tertiary studies. Successful completion of two semesters (Semester 1 & 2) of tertiary studies in the prerequisite VCE subjects at a recognised tertiary institution would be considered comparable to VCE success in those subjects.
Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English, and a study score of at least 25 in any two of chemistry, biology, mathematical methods (either), physics or specialist mathematics.
English and any two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics at a minimum of grade four at standard level.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
| Qualification | Peninsula |
|---|---|
| International Baccalaureate | Range of Criteria |
This course is currently not available to international students.
Printed: Fri Dec 5 23:22:08 2008