Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) Honours
The information on this page applies to future students. Current students should refer to their faculty handbooks for course information.
This honours course is offered to current students only and they should refer to their Health Sciences Handbook
Honours is a fourth year of study, during which you will conduct a research project and write a thesis under the supervision of one of the faculty's expert researchers. Admission is competitive, and candidates who are offered a place in the honours year must have demonstrated consistent, high level performance throughout their studies, be eligible for the award of a pass degree at a commendable standard, and be judged to have the aptitude to conduct an independent research project.
Honours study will allow you to develop your research skills and make a significant contribution to the development of knowledge within the profession. From the existing research areas, students may be able to nominate their topics of interest and depending on demand may receive their preferred allocation.
Units of study
For full information on Units of Study available in this course, please visit the Sydney Courses website
Full units of study list
Further course information
Typical workload and assessment
The honours year comprises 48 credit points (cp) of study in addition to the 144cp completed for the pass degree i.e., a total of 192cp. The year is made up of two parts of the honours thesis (24cp each). You will complete the thesis under the supervision of an academic staff member.
Honours awards and classes
The Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) Honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class according to the rules specified in the Resolutions of the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Ethics and honours research
As a general principle, any research involving human subjects requires approval by the University Ethics Office, including projects involving the following kinds of methodologies (note: the list is not exhaustive): 1. questionnaires; 2. surveys or interviews (including oral history); 3. telephone interviewing; 4. recording by audio- or video-tape; 5. observations of behaviour (including ethnographic fieldwork). Please note that a key part of the approval process involves ensuring that the University complies with its duty of care to students. Safety protocols must be prepared for all students conducting any research off-campus, whether in Australia or overseas. In addition, health professionals are expected to undertake their duties and responsibilities, at all times, in a manner which professional and ethical. This also applies to students of the Faculty of Health Sciences when they undertake clinical placements or research projects in consultation with relevant professional bodies http://sydney.edu.au/health_sciences/clinical/essential_preparation/professional_conduct/prof_code_ethics.shtml
Applying for ethics clearance
Please consult the Faculty of Health Sciences for advice about ethics clearance applications.
Postgraduate research at the University
Studying for a higher degree by research in the health sciences at the University of Sydney is a unique opportunity to push the frontiers of knowledge, develop and prove your critical abilities, and expand your career prospects. Our leading research groups in clinical and rehabilitation sciences http://sydney.edu.au/health_sciences/clinical_rehabilitation_sciences/, disability and community
http://sydney.edu.au/health_sciences/disability_community/, exercise health and peformance http://sydney.edu.au/health_sciences/exercise_health/, health systems and global populations http://sydney.edu.au/health_sciences/health_systems/, and medical imaging and radiation sciences http://sydney.edu.au/health_sciences/medical_imaging/ offer flexible doctoral and master's by research programs to outstanding graduates. You can also work closely with a talented, multidisciplinary team in our Ageing, Work and Health research unit http://sydney.edu.au/health_sciences/ageing_work_health/ or our Health Informatics Research and Evaluation unit http://sydney.edu.au/health_sciences/hireu/
Applying for honours
Doing the the Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) Honours degree is your chance to become a member of a community of health professionals committed to moving their career forward through research. Under a senior scholar, each student will develop research skills and make a significant contribution to the development of knowledge in their profession
Admission
Admission requirements
To qualify for admission to the honours year a student must:
- have qualified for the pass degree of Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy), or an equivalent qualification;
- have a WAM of at least 65* in that course; and
- have the permission of the relevant head of department/ discipline/ program coordinator.
*Entry into the Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Physiotherapy) Honours program is competitive. While a WAM of 65 is the minimum eligibility requirement, it does not guarantee entry.
How to apply
Domestic students
How to apply
To apply for the honours program you must;
* have spoken to a supervisor or honours coordinator
* download, complete and sign the 'application for expression of interest for honours program' form
* hand deliver the original expression of interest application to
Student Central
For more information please contact the Honours Coordinator for the Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) by visiting;
Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) Honours
International students
How to apply
To apply for the honours program you must;
* have spoken to a supervisor or honours coordinator
* download, complete and sign the 'application for expression of interest for honours program' form
* hand deliver the original expression of interest application to
Student Central
For more information please contact the Honours Coordinator for the Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) Honours by visiting;
Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) Honours
Fee disclaimer
Domestic students
Indicative Undergraduate Student Contribution Amount
This student contribution amount for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the fees that are payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2013 for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The exact student contribution that you pay will depend on the specific units of study in which you ultimately enrol. If you are a Commonwealth supported student and was enrolled in a University course before 1 January 2012 your student contribution may differ.
For further information about how to calculate your specific total student contribution, please refer to the University's Future Students' website.
Annual review
Importantly, student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the University, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study (subject to a Commonwealth specified cap), effective at the start of each calendar year.
Additional incidental fees
For some courses there are incidental fees additional to the student contribution. Some of those fees are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing, and equipment. For further information about these additional incidental fees, please visit the University's Future Students' website.
Potential for inaccuracy
Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre for domestic students or the International Office for international students so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about those fees.
International students
Indicative international tuition fees for undergraduate students
This international tuition fee is an indication only of the fees that are payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2013, for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The exact tuition fees that you pay will depend on the specific units of study in which you ultimately enrol.
For further information about how to calculate your specific total tuition fees, please refer to the University's Future Students' website.
Annual review
Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
Additional incidental fees and health insurance
For some courses there are incidental fees additional to the tuition fees. Some of those fees are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing, and equipment. For further information about these additional incidental fees, please visit the University's Future Students' website.
In addition to the fees indicated here for the course of study, International Students studying on an Australian Student Visa must have appropriate health insurance for the duration of their studies on a Student Visa through an approved provider of the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme. This is a requirement of the Australian Government, unless otherwise exempted by the Government.
Potential for inaccuracy
Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre for domestic students or the International Office for international students so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about those fees.