Program Overview:
Physiotherapists are highly trained health professionals who diagnose, treat, rehabilitate and prevent human movement disorder arising from age, disease or injury. The Bachelor of Physiotherapy will equip you to work as a member of a health care team that helps people to improve mobility and reduce pain using techniques.
Professional Recognition:
Graduate will be eligible to apply for registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia and membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
Career Prospect:
Global demand for rehabilitation services continues to increase as population aging persists. Employment rate of Physiotherapy graduates in Hong Kong is 100%. Physiotherapist positions are offered by The Hospital Authority, nursing homes, elderly homes, rehabilitation centres, special schools, child assessment centres and fitness centres, etc.
Starting Salary in 2019: HK$28,725
Program Length: 4 Years
Minimum Entry Requirements:
- Australian Year 12 with ATAR of 89; or
- IB 32; or
- HKDSE: 22; or
- Completion of required Foundation or Diploma Program with required score; and
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL Total 577 paper-based / 79 internet-based
2023 Tuition Fee: A$32,008 – A$58,500 per year
Universities offering Bachelor of Physiotherapy in Australia:
- Curtin University (WA): Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy)
- Griffith University (Qld): Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- James Cook University (Qld): Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- La Trobe University (Vic): Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Physiotherapy Practice
- Monash University (Vic): Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
- The University of Newcastle (NSW): Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
- The University of Queensland (Qld): Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
- The University of Sydney (NSW): Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
- University of Canberra (ACT): Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- University of South Australia (SA): Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)