The University of Sydney

Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)

Undergraduate
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Details

University Location Sydney, New South Wales
City Population 5.3 million
Student Population 73,000
Int'l Student Population 10,600
Main Campus Camperdown / Darlington
Program Campus Camperdown / Darlington
Program Duration 4 years
Estimated Annual Tuition AUD$62,800 (2025 fees; subject to increase)
Semester Intake February/March
Next Available Intake 2025
Application Deadline Rolling admissions*
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Overview

Why study physiotherapy at Sydney?

  • The University of Sydney is ranked first in Australia and 4th in the world for graduate employability
  • You will have world-leading academics, clinical educators, policy makers, and researchers to guide you through your degree.
  • You’ll learn within the new Susan Wakil Health Building, featuring state-of-the-art facilities, clinical simulations, and practical experiences.
  • While working with Sydney’s leading health partners, you’ll gain real-world, hands-on training through work-integrated learning and clinical placements within the university’s extensive network of top-tier hospitals and primary and community healthcare facilities across metropolitan, regional, and rural NSW.

Program

The University of Sydney’s Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) is an undergraduate coursework degree that will prepare you for professional practice as a physiotherapist. Over 4 years, you’ll learn how to assess, diagnose, and treat people with movement problems caused by a wide variety of joint, muscle, and nerve disorders. You will also learn how to help people avoid injuries and maintain a fit and healthy body.

You’ll complete core and elective units in physiotherapy along with units in exercise and sport science, behavioural and community health sciences, and biomedical sciences.

Clinical Placements
You’ll also complete 5 practical placements making up 1,040 hours. At least one of these placements will be in a rural or regional (non-metropolitan) area.

Admission Requirements

Completed high school diploma
You must have a high school diploma with a 92% cumulative average from your best 6 university/college preparation courses. Assumed knowledge in physics and chemistry. Recommended studies in mathematics. Bridging courses are available.

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.