Bachelor of Physiotherapy / Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science in Perth Australia | The University of Notre Dame Australia

The University of Notre Dame Australia offers Australia's exclusive combined Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science degree. This comprehensive five-year full-time course equips students to become skilled, culturally aware practitioners with a strong emphasis on therapeutic relationships. The dual qualification enables students to gain specialized expertise in movement analysis, exercise programming, and athletic healthcare. Successful graduates can register as physiotherapists through AHPRA. Developed by leading professionals, this unique combined program stands as the sole offering of its kind nationwide. Recognized by the Australian Physiotherapy Council, the dual degree integrates two interrelated health and movement science disciplines. While physiotherapy and sports science share foundational human science principles, each maintains distinct professional applications, allowing students to cultivate specialized competencies from both fields.

The program includes 1,150 hours of hands-on training to ensure graduates acquire essential practical skills. This experiential learning combines physiotherapy clinical rotations with sports science fieldwork. Clinical education commences with a five-week placement in the third year, intensifies during the fourth year, and reaches near full-time clinical immersion in the final year. Graduates will master clinical evaluation techniques, therapeutic interventions, and professional reflection through laboratory work and diverse clinical environments including private practices, hospitals, and community health centers across urban and regional locations.