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Interested in Physiotherapy?
Benefit from over 40 years’ experience in physiotherapy education, strong industry partnerships and a curriculum informed by well above world-class research in Clinical Sciences.¹
Study at the No.1 University in South Australia for Graduate Careers in Physiotherapy2 and commence or advance your physiotherapy career with UniSA’s undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications. You’ll learn from registered physiotherapists and clinicians, and develop valuable clinical expertise in our contemporary on-campus Physiotherapy Clinics.
UniSA's Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) is the only accredited undergraduate four-year physiotherapy degree in South Australia. This degree will give you the opportunity to build industry networks through extensive clinical placement opportunities in metropolitan, rural and regional health settings. You'll also graduate with honours, setting you apart from the crowd.
Graduates of a bachelor degree in a health-related area may be eligible for the Master of Physiotherapy (Graduate Entry), a two-year program designed to meet the registration requirements to practice as a physiotherapist. You will learn from registered physiotherapists and internationally-renowned teachers and clinicians, and experience first-hand what it’s like to work in clinical practice.
We also offer a Graduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy and a Master of Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy for qualified physiotherapists seeking to gain advanced knowledge and clinical skills in a range of areas. You will complete supervised placements with personal mentoring from advanced clinicians in your area of practice.
12018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).
2ComparED (QILT): Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017-19, Rehabilitation Services — Full-time Employment Indicator (Undergraduate). Public SA-founded universities only.
Key features
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Benefit from over 40 years’ experience in physiotherapy education.
- No.1 in South Australia for graduate careers in Physiotherapy.1
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Learn from internationally-renowned teachers and clinicians.
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Gain practical experience through extensive clinical placement opportunities.
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Study a degree that is informed by our well above world-class research in Clinical Sciences.2
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Benefit from our strong industry partnerships and alliances.
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Use your qualification as a pathway to further learning, including our Master of Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy.
1ComparED (QILT): Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017-19, Rehabilitation Services – Full-time Employment Indicator (Undergraduate). Public SA-founded universities only.
22018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).
We have over 40 years’ experience in physiotherapy education, where you’ll benefit from strong industry links and partnerships, access to purpose-built facilities designed to enhance your practical skills, and input from internationally renowned teachers and clinicians. We’re also Australia’s youngest university to receive five stars in research1 and this excellence shines through in our teaching.
12019 QS Stars Ratings
UniSA offers 9 Physiotherapy degrees
Choose your level of study
Short programs
Are you after a career change or looking to upgrade your existing skills? Or perhaps you just have an interest in a particular subject area and want to further your experience, skills and knowledge. We offer a suite of short programs that will allow you to build your knowledge and skill set.
Designed in collaboration with expert academics, program content is industry-relevant and up-to-date. Short programs include:
World-class partners for a world-class university
We are a globally connected university with over 2,500 industry and professional relationships that support student internships, research and community engagement.
As a physiotherapist you will assess and treat patients with injury or disease, devise and implement rehabilitative plans, and provide ongoing care and assessment.
As an accredited physiotherapist you may gain employment in a range of settings, including:
- hospitals
- private practice
- women’s health services
- disability services
- aged care centres
- home care
- sports centres and sporting teams
- mental health services
- occupational health units
- research.
Global networks
We are a globally connected university, our staff and students come from over 90 countries. We have more than 2,500 industry and professional relationships that support student internships, research and community engagement.
Our students have had placements and internships with organisations like:
- Aged Care and Housing Group (ACH)
- Antipodeans Abroad
- Back in Motion Health Group
- Department for Education and Child Development
- Flinders Medical Centre
- Helping Hand Aged Care
- Novita Children’s Services
- Royal Adelaide Hospital
Industry facts
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How to apply?
There are a number of ways to apply to study UniSA's undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees.
You can access our online International Application System through our How to Apply page. The International Application System is an easy and secure online application and acceptance process. You will have visibility of your application through the secure online portal with the ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment.
Alternatively you can submit an application through one of the University's registered Education Agents.
If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC http://www.satac.edu.au/.
If you are applying for the UniSA Study Abroad or Study Abroad Plus program, you can submit your application online here.
Postgraduate study by research
For information on applying to do postgraduate study by research, including Masters by Research, PhDs or Doctorates, please visit http://unisa.edu.au/resdegrees. -
Is there a closing date for applications?
There is no closing date for submitting your application however the admissions process takes between one and three weeks from the date that we receive your application and all required supporting documentation.
If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC. Key dates for applications can be found here.
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What credit can I receive for previous studies? ?
You may be eligible to receive credit or advanced standing for your chosen UniSA degree based on your previous studies, if they are in a related area at an equivalent or higher level. Receiving credit will reduce the number of courses you undertake within the degree, and may also reduce the overall duration of your degree.
The amount of credit you may be eligible to receive is assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions team.
The best way to determine your eligibility to receive credit or advanced standing is to apply using our International Application System which can be found on our How to Apply page. You will need to supply detailed syllabus documents with your application.
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Can I speak to someone regarding my study options?
UniSA welcomes the opportunity to speak with you regarding your study options. Our staff are able to talk to you about degree information, career outcomes and pathways, entry requirements, applications, and student life, so that you are able to make the best study decision for your future.
Click here to book a 1:1 appointment with one of our enquiries team.
We also have many events throughout the year in Australia and overseas where you can speak with UniSA representatives about your area of interest. View our calendar of events in your home country by selecting the 'International' filter.
Study at UniSA
Bachelor of Physiotherapy student Danielle shares her experience of her rural placement at Sports Physiotherapy in Port Lincoln, supported by UniSA’s Department of Rural Health.
What others are saying
UniSA provides students with the opportunity to work onsite in the real world, through practical placements. This was the highlight of my degree, particularly working with Port Adelaide Football Club where I got to analyse injury data and assess the relationship with injuries.
Leigh Schneebichler
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
I always knew I wanted to be on my toes and work outside an office, which is why physiotherapy was a good fit for me. I also like the idea of working in the health industry and helping other people. Physiotherapy is a broad profession, with many different areas like sport injuries, rehabilitation, acute care and paediatrics.
Liam McAuliffe
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
Why study at UniSA?
As one of the most innovative universities in Australia and Asia, there are many reasons to study with us. Here are just three:
Accessible, helpful and flexible
We have six campuses, a 24/7 online learning environment, and we offer flexible study options like online and evening courses.
Graduate success
UniSA is South Australia's number one university for graduate careers.*
*ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019 – Full-time Employment Indicator (Undergraduate). Public SA-founded universities only.
A five star university
Five stars for research, teaching, employability, internationalisation, facilities, social responsibility and inclusiveness.*
*QS Stars rankings 2017