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Full-time - Commencing session 1

The course consists of 32 core subjects including a dissertation for the Honours course.

After satisfactory completion of year 1 (64 points) students may exit with the Diploma of Health Science. 

After satisfactory completion of year 2 (128 points) students may exit with the Associate Degree in Health Science. 


Year 1

Session 1
Introduction to Functional Human Anatomy
BMS171
8 CPs
Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
BMS181
8 CPs
Introduction to Australian Society and Health
HIP101
8 CPs
Introduction to Physiotherapy Practice
PHS111
8 CPs
Session 2
Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
BMS182
8 CPs
Functional Anatomy of the Vertebral Column, Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb
BMS172
8 CPs
Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice
PHS112
8 CPs
Indigenous Australian Health
IKC100
8 CPs
Year-Long Session

Year 2

Session 1
Evolving Physiotherapy Practice
PHS248
8 CPs
Foundational Pharmacology and Pathophysiology for Allied Health Practice
BMS263
8 CPs
Functional Anatomy of the Head, Neck, Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limb
BMS271
8 CPs
Research Foundations for Health, Sports and Exercise Sciences
HIP102
8 CPs
Session 2
Neuroscience for Health Practice
BMS255
8 CPs
Human Exercise Physiology
EHR202
8 CPs
Integrating Physiotherapy Practice
PHS249
8 CPs
Foundations of Psychology for Health and Human Services
PSY111
8 CPs
Year-Long Session

Year 3

Session 1
Foundations of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice
PHS313
8 CPs
Fundamentals of Adult Neurological Physiotherapy
PHS318
8 CPs
Acute Care Physiotherapy Practice
PHS301
8 CPs
Science Honours Research Methods
HRS410
8 CPs
Session 2
Consolidation of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice
PHS314
8 CPs
Supporting Participation: Physiotherapy across the Lifespan
PHS329
8 CPs
Honours in Science Fundamentals (8)
HRS427
8 CPs
Integrated Chronic Health Condition Management
PHS350
8 CPs
Year-Long Session 5
Physiotherapy Competency Placement 1
PHS416
8 CPs

Year 4

Session 1
Physiotherapy Competency Placement 2
PHS417
8 CPs
Physiotherapy Competency Placement 3
PHS418
8 CPs
Session 2
Indigenous Perspectives on Health and Wellbeing
HLT417
8 CPs
Transition to Allied Health Practice
HIP423
8 CPs
Physiotherapy Capstone Placement
PHS424
8 CPs
Year-Long Session 1
Honours in Science Research Dissertation/Project (16)
HRS443
16 CPs