Why study physiotherapy at Sydney
1. Two pathways to get you there
After completing high school
The Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) is open to students who have completed a secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents) that also meet the ATAR requirements.
There are no pre-requisites but high school level science (such as chemistry and physics) and mathematics are assumed knowledge
Changing careers
The Doctor of Physiotherapy degree is one of our Graduate Entry courses and accepts graduates that already hold a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or a PhD from an Australian institution or equivalent with a minimum Average Mark of 70 or equivalent (approximate GPA of 5.3 on a 7-point scale).
There are no pre-requisites, but human anatomy and physiology are assumed knowledge.
The Doctor of Physiotherapy is a three-year full-time program structured to offer comprehensive clinical education and research training in essential areas of physiotherapy practice.
It is a prescribed course of study until your third year where you will have the opportunity to choose two electives that may guide your future areas of work.
2. Gain professional accreditation
Both the Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) and the Doctor of Physiotherapy are accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC).
Upon graduation, this means you are eligible to apply for registration as a physiotherapist with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (PBA), overseen by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
3. Learn from the best
You’ll receive a world-class education recognised as 4th globally for Sports-Related subjects (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).
That’s because you’ll learn from respected practitioners, clinicians and researchers passionate about physiotherapy.
Our teachers have a multidisciplinary focus, preparing graduates with both generalist and specialist healthcare knowledge and skills.
Added to this, you’ll study at our new Susan Wakil Health Building.
This state-of-the-art space has physiotherapy-specific practical and clinical simulation teaching areas, research facilities and a brand new library.
4. Get real world experience
Over the duration of your degree, you’ll gain hands-on practical and work experience.
Our clinical placements allow you to apply your academic study in real-world settings where you can apply your knowledge and gain significant practical experience in a range of health and clinical areas.
You’ll complete clinical placements in NSW Health facilities in the Sydney metropolitan area, rural and regional areas outside of Sydney as well as private practices and community facilities.
5. Start a career with impact
A career in physiotherapy offers numerous benefits and opportunities, making it a fulfilling and rewarding profession.
You’ll gain a personal sense of satisfaction by helping individuals improve their health, recover from injuries, manage pain, reduce disability and make a tangible impact on their quality of life.
You’ll also build relationships with your clients and gain satisfaction by seeing their progress over time.
Physiotherapists work in a wide range of environments such as hospitals, clinics, private practices, sports teams, schools, and rehabilitation centres.
In addition to this, you’ll be in demand professionally, needed to help manage an ageing population as well as contribute to increasing awareness of the importance of physical health.