Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Physiotherapy

Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in areas such as community health centres, public and private hospitals, aged care facilities, paediatric facilities, education facilities, mental health settings, private clinics, non-government organisations, correctional institutions, universities and research facilities, corporate and industrial settings, supported employment and government departments.

You will complete a minimum of 750 hours for clinical education.

The Bachelor of Health Science/ Master of Physiotherapy offered at Charles Darwin University has been approved by the Australian Physiotherapy Council, and accredited by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia for the purpose of registration of graduates. 

Pathways

Pathways for VET to Higher Education

Guaranteed credit transfer arrangements are available to students commencing a bachelor degree at Charles Darwin University with completed Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree qualifications in the same field or discipline. Students who hold completed qualifications should refer to the additional information provided about Advanced Standing and Credit Transfer and Pathways using the links below:

• Credit Transfer and Pathways
• Advanced Standing

Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education

For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education

Credit transfer

For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU

Credit transfer

For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU

The Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Physiotherapy is a highly competitive course with a limited number of places. This means that although you may meet the minimum entry requirement for the course, you may not be ranked high enough to receive an offer. Subquotas are in place for First Nations and NT Resident applicants.

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:

• Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 70*.
• Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher.
• Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma with a GPA of at least 5.
• Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
• Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 147.
• Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program or the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses or other recognised tertiary preparation course.

* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

Physiotherapy students must meet a specific level of English language proficiency prior to an offer. 

You can show English language proficiency by:

1.      completing a declaration that English is your primary language, or

2.      sitting an English language proficiency test.

Applicants will be required to submit the following via their SATAC application to demonstrate they meet the above standard prior to being included in offer rounds in one of the following ways:

1. PRIMARY LANGUAGE PATHWAY:

A signed English Language Declaration indicating the following:

1.      English is their primary language; and

2.      They have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country*, including at least two years between years 7 and 12.

*Recognised countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, and USA.

OR

2. ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST PATHWAY

 Applicants have achieved and can supply evidence of the required minimum scores in one of the following English language tests:

·        IELTS (Academic) Minimum Scores

Band score of 7.0 in all bands

(IELTS Indicator test is not accepted)

·        TOEFL Minimum Scores

Internet-based: total score of 94 with a minimum of 27 in Writing, 23 in Speaking and 24 in Reading and Listening

(TOEFL Home edition test is not accepted)

·        Pearson Test of English (Academic) Minimum Scores

Overall score of 65 AND Skills profile of 65 in Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening

·        Occupational English Test (OET)

A minimum result of B/score of 350 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).

TOEFL Home edition and IELTS Indicator tests are not accepted for entry.

* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.

* Results can be combined from a maximum of two tests undertaken within six months.

* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.

Pre-clinical Requirements

Students must provide proof that they have met all university and State/Territory pre-clinical requirements before they can undertake those units that include clinical placements. These requirements include, but are not limited to, immunisation requirements, Senior First Aid qualification, annual criminal record checks and/or working with children clearances and/or fitness-to-practice requirements.

Working with Children Check

A Working with Children Check is required before you can undertake your practical placements. If your Working with Children Check is not cleared, you will not be able to undertake practice teaching placements and therefore, will not meet the requirements of the course.

National Police Check

You must have cleared a Police Check before you can undertake your practical placements. If your Police Check is not cleared, you will not be able to undertake placements and therefore, will not meet the requirements of the course.

Senior First Aid

A current senior first aid certificate is required before you can undertake practical placements.

Fitness to Practice

A fitness to practice check is required for placements in the course.

Immunisation Schedule

A current immunisation schedule is required before you can undertake practical placements.

English language requirements

To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency requirements for their chosen course of study. From 2025 ALL applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application. For further details on the English requirements for CDU courses, please refer to CDU English Language Proficiency Policy.

DOMESTIC STUDENTS   
English language proficiency requirements - Domestic students

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS   
English language proficiency requirements - International students   
Course specific English language proficiency requirements for International students are included below.

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This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9.

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