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Get ready to register and train as a physiotherapist. Physiotherapists assist individuals of all ages in developing, maintaining, and recovering movement and functional capabilities. This profession is grounded in research and evidence-based methods, which you'll examine and implement throughout this program. Our curriculum emphasizes clinical experience, with instruction primarily taking place in healthcare facilities throughout South Australia. We maintain strong partnerships with medical providers to optimally equip you for professional physiotherapy practice. The program focuses on shaping you into a modern healthcare professional capable of working effectively in diverse environments, including urban and rural/remote areas. Physiotherapists practice in numerous settings within both public health systems and private clinics. The healthcare sector continues to experience strong demand for physiotherapists, a trend expected to persist. Career opportunities extend to management and research roles, with possibilities for establishing private practices or working part-time arrangements.
Students who have not completed the Flinders University Bachelor of Health Sciences (Principles of Physiotherapy) will need to have completed the following prerequisites in their university study:
Completion of the prerequisites does not guarantee entry into the program.
Applicants who hold a degree in the Flinders University Bachelor of Health Sciences (Life Sciences or Therapy Studies stream) are likely to meet the prerequisites for these courses.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic): 7.0 Overall with 6.5 Speaking, 6.5 Writing, 6.5 Reading, 6.5 Listening; TOEFL iBT: 94 Overall with 23 Speaking, 27 Writing, 24 Reading, 24 Listening; Pearson PTE Academic: 65 Overall with 58 Speaking, 58 Writing, 58 Reading, 58 Listening; Cambridge C1 Advanced: 185 Overall with 176 Speaking, 176 Writing, 176 Reading, 176 Listening; Occupational English Test (OET): 350 Speaking, 350 Writing, 350 Reading, 350 Listening. Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 115-120