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James Cook University (JCU)

  • 28% international / 72% domestic

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

  • Bachelor

Be equipped to improve your patients' quality of life through targeted treatments that restore function or minimise dysfunction caused by illness, ageing, or injury. Examine key elements of human anatomy, systems and movement as you develop skills in physiotherapy practice and treatment.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb
Domestic Fees
$8,409 per year / $33,636 total
ATAR
89

About this course

Be equipped to improve your patients' quality of life through targeted treatments that restore function or minimise dysfunction caused by illness, ageing, or injury. Examine key elements of human anatomy, systems and movement as you develop skills in physiotherapy practice and treatment. Engage in hands-on learning at the JCU Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Clinic at JCU Townsville, Bebegu Yumba campus, Douglas, and experience clinical placements in rural, regional and remote settings.

Entry requirements

ATAR 89

Recommended Knowledge

English (Units 3/4,C), Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C), plus one of Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Physical Education, Psychology or Health (Units 3/4,C); or equivalent

Study locations

Townsville

Career pathways

JCU Physiotherapy graduates have a positive impact on their communities.

Graduates pursue careers across Australia and are especially equipped to work in rural and remote settings with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

You could work in aged care services, community health centres, hospitals, private practices, schools, or sports and rehabilitation clinics.

Graduates can register to practice with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia and become members of the Australian Physiotherapy Association.

How to apply

Note the course QTAC code for the location you've chosen. You'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.

Application dates vary between courses, whether they're delivered in semester, trimester or carousel study modes. View our Application due dates page for more information.

ATAR score is indicative only. Entry scores will be finalised in the major offer round.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Rehabilitation courses at James Cook University (JCU).
81.9%
Overall satisfaction
87.7%
Skill scale
59.7%
Teaching scale
98.4%
Employed full-time
$64.9k
Average salary