Curtin University

Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) (Honours)

Undergraduate
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Details

University Location Perth, Western Australia
City Population 2.1 million
Student Population 56,000
Int'l Student Population 16,000
Main Campus Curtin Perth
Program Campus Curtin Perth
Program Duration 4 years
Estimated Annual Tuition AUD$50,276 (2026 fees; subject to increase)
Semester Intake February
Next Available Intake 2026
Application Deadline Rolling admissions*
International Places 40
CRICOS Provider 00301J
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Overview

The Faculty of Health Sciences at Curtin University offers a range of facilities that allow for real-world learning in safe environments, under the supervision of experienced staff. Some of these facilities simulate the experience of a healthcare setting to prepare you for practice, while others are functional clinics where you can directly help members of the public in Perth and regional Western Australia. The university also offers specialized research facilities to support funded research projects across the university and beyond.

Within the Faculty of Health Sciences, the School of Allied Health is a leading provider in Western Australia of professionally recognized undergraduate and postgraduate courses in exercise and sport science, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology and social work.

Program

In Curtin’s Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) (Honours) program, you’ll learn how to prevent, treat, and manage physical injuries and assist people of all ages with musculoskeletal and/or chronic health conditions.

Your first year is interprofessional, gaining the skills to work as part of 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; and gerontology, pediatrics, gender health issues, and pain management.

Throughout this program, you’ll learn how to select the best treatment option by analyzing the research evidence and the individual’s perspective and health environment. You’ll become proficient in treating acute and chronic conditions and disabilities, providing hands-on treatment, prescriptive exercise and lifestyle advice.

The development of essential soft skills is also a part of your learning. These include empathic listening to help accurately diagnose an issue, problem-solving to address clinical obstacles, and reflective practice to critically analyze evidence and monitor the effectiveness of your management strategies.

Clinical Placements
You’ll develop your practical skills in laboratory classes and complete 1,100 hours in supervised placements in hospitals and community settings, including in rural and remote locations.

In your third and fourth years, you’ll become part of a peer research group that will work to complete (and potentially publish) a small research study under staff supervision.

You’ll graduate with an integrated honours-level qualification, ready to embark on a career as a physiotherapist or continue your studies as a researcher in a field of physiotherapy.

Admission Requirements

Completed high school diploma
You must have a high school diploma with a minimum cGPA of 80% from your top 6 Grade 12 subjects.

Admission Timeline

*Offers are made throughout the year based on academic merit and subject to availability in the program. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible.