Course overview
Become a qualified physiotherapist who can provide hands-on treatment and create exercise and health management strategies.
In this course, you will learn how to prevent, treat and manage physical injuries and assist people of all ages who have musculo-skeletal health conditions. You’ll become proficient in treating acute and chronic conditions and disabilities, with hands-on therapy, prescriptive exercise and lifestyle advice.
You’ll graduate with an integrated honours qualification, ready to commence your career as a physiotherapist or continue studying for a career in research.
This can be a physically and mentally challenging course. Please familiarise yourself with the inherent requirements before applying.
Career outcomes
Physiotherapist jobs in Australia are expected to grow by almost 35% by 2035.¹
Careers
- Physiotherapist
Industries
- Hospitals and healthcare
- Community practice
- Education
- Government
- Aged care
- Rehabilitation
- Sport and recreation
¹ Source: Jobs and Skills Australia – Employment Projections
Professional accreditation and recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council. Graduates can apply for professional registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
Why study at Curtin?
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council. Graduates can apply for professional registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
Work experience
You'll have access to specialised anatomy facilities and physical health laboratories to develop your practical skills, and will complete 1,100 hours of supervised placements in healthcare settings.
Highly ranked course
Curtin is the top-ranked WA university for graduate salary and is equal first for full-time employment for rehabilitation (undergraduate). (Good Universities Guide 2026)
Hear from our students
"The Physiotherapy staff are so passionate about teaching, which makes learning more enjoyable and motivates me to study. And the small class sizes allow everyone to get to know each other and spend one-on-one time with the tutor."
Georgina Versteeg
Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) (Honours)
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Course structure
What you’ll learn
Your first year is interprofessional, gaining the skills to work in a healthcare team, while learning about the physical, structural and physiological aspects of human form and movement.
You’ll then study musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, cardiorespiratory and neurological sciences; as well as gerontology, paediatrics, gender health issues and pain management.
You’ll learn how to analyse research evidence and the individual’s perspective and health environment, to select the best treatment option. Other important skills include empathic listening to help accurately diagnose an issue, problem-solving to address clinical obstacles, and reflective practice to critically analyse evidence and monitor the effectiveness of your management strategies.
In your third and fourth years, you'll participate in group professional projects. High-achieving students may have the option of an honours project, working under staff supervision to complete, and potentially publish, a small research study.
Practical experience
You will develop your practical skills in laboratory classes, and you'll complete 1,100 hours of supervised placements in hospital and community settings, including in rural and remote locations.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
Entry requirements
To apply for entry into this course, you must have met:
- the course ATAR (Australian Tertiary Academic Rank) or equivalent recognised overseas qualification
- any course-specific requirements
- the English language requirement.
Academic equivalences
You’ll need to demonstrate ATAR equivalence using a recognised qualification. The table below shows common qualifications recognised by Curtin and their indicative equivalent cut-off scores for this course.
Admission cut-off scores by qualification
Australian Qualification
Score
ATAR
90
Equivalent qualification
GCE/STPM/HKALE (A-levels - best of 3)
12
HKDSE
22
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
35
Canadian Provincial High School Diploma
80
ATAR (including WACE/SACE/HCE/VCE)
90
WAUFP (CPS)
70
India (CBSE) %
82.5%
India (HSC) %
85%
Sri Lanka GCE A level
12
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Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Get credit towards your degree
You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course.
Check the Handbook for course-specific details about credits.
Additional information
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2026 International indicative fees
Indicative year 1 fee
$50,276*
Total indicative course fee
$201,104*
2027 International indicative fees
Indicative year 1 fee
$53,794*
Total indicative course fee
$215,176*
Important information about fees
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Fees are indicative only.
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*First-year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
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Tuition fees may increase by up to 8 percent each year and are subject to legislative changes.
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This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit fees and charges for more information.
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These fees apply to international students enrolled at one of Curtin’s Australian campuses. For information about fees at Curtin’s global locations, visit the relevant campus website.
Scholarships
Get the support you need to succeed with our diverse range of scholarships. Whether it’s financial support, assistance with relocation, or recognition for your academic achievements, we have scholarships tailored to your unique needs.
Curtin Global Future Leaders Scholarship
Curtin Global Future Leader Scholarship provides eligible students a one-off credit of AUD$12,500 against the tuition fee of the course they are undertaking.
Curtin English Scholarship
When you complete a Curtin English course as a pathway into a Curtin University degree course, you will receive a one-off credit of up to AUD$7,496 towards your tuition fees.
How to apply
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