Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPhty) - Course List

Information valid for students commencing 2015

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Year 1, Semester 1

Course Code Units Course Title
ANAT1020 2 Systematic Anatomy
BIOL1007 2 Molecular & Cellular Biology for Physiotherapists
PHTY1110 2 Physiotherapy Profession & Basic Processes
PSYC1030 2 Introduction to Psychology: Developmental, Social & Clinical Psychology

Year 1, Semester 2

Course Code Units Course Title
ANAT1012 2 Regional Anatomy
PHTY1200 2 Introduction to Principles of Physiotherapy Assessment and Management
PHTY1221 2 Principles of Exercise in Physiotherapy Practice
PHYS1160 2 Physics for Physiotherapy

Year 2, Semester 1

Course Code Units Course Title
ANAT2012 2 Functional Anatomy (Physiotherapy)
PHTY2101 2 Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice
PHTY2110 2 Physiotherapy Specialities: Musculoskeletal A (Lower Limb)
PHYL2062 2 Physiology I

Year 2, Semester 2

Course Code Units Course Title
PHTY2210 2 Physiotherapy Specialities: Musculoskeletal B (Upper Limb)
PHTY2230 2 Physiotherapy across the Lifespan A
PHYL2064 2 Physiology II

Plus one elective (#2) selected from undergraduate courses offered in the University, including HLTH2000.

Pass - Year 3 and 4

Year 3, Semester 1

Course Code Units Course Title
HRSS3100 2 Research Methodology
PHTY3110 2 Physiotherapy Specialities: Musculoskeletal C (Trunk)
PHTY3130 2 Physiotherapy Across the Lifespan B
PHTY3140 2 Physiotherapy Specialities: Neurology

Year 3, Semester 2

Course Code Units Course Title
HRSS3200 2 Evidence-based Practice and Research in Health Sciences
PHTY3250 2 Physiotherapy Specialities: Cardiothoracics
PHTY3260 2 Physiotherapy Specialties: Musculoskeletal D (Cervical Spine)
PHTY3270 2 Health Promotion and Preventative Practice in Physiotherapy

Year 4

Course Code Units Course Title
PHTY4406 2 Professional Practice 6 [1]
PHTY4407 2 Integrative Professional Practice 1 [1]

These courses are offered over more than one semester. Enrol in the same course code in each semester.

Year 4, Semester 1

Course Code Units Course Title
PHTY4401 2 Professional Practice 1
PHTY4402 2 Professional Practice 2
PHTY4403 2 Professional Practice 3

Year 4, Semester 2

Course Code Units Course Title
PHTY4404 2 Professional Practice 4
PHTY4405 2 Professional Practice 5
PHTY4408 2 Integrative Professional Practice 2

Honours - Year 3 and 4

Year 3, Semester 1

Course Code Units Course Title
HRSS3100 2 Research Methodology
PHTY3110 2 Physiotherapy Specialities: Musculoskeletal C (Trunk)
PHTY3130 2 Physiotherapy Across the Lifespan B
PHTY3140 2 Physiotherapy Specialities: Neurology

Year 3, Semester 2

Course Code Units Course Title
HRSS3201 2 Advanced Research Processes in Health Sciences
PHTY3250 2 Physiotherapy Specialities: Cardiothoracics
PHTY3260 2 Physiotherapy Specialties: Musculoskeletal D (Cervical Spine)
PHTY3270 2 Health Promotion and Preventative Practice in Physiotherapy

Year 4

Course Code Units Course Title
HRSS4100 4 Research Project [1]

These courses are offered over more than one semester. Enrol in the same course code in each semester.

Year 4, Semester 1

Course Code Units Course Title
PHTY4401 2 Professional Practice 1
PHTY4402 2 Professional Practice 2
PHTY4403 2 Professional Practice 3

Year 4, Semester 2

Course Code Units Course Title
PHTY4404 2 Professional Practice 4
PHTY4405 2 Professional Practice 5
PHTY4408 2 Integrative Professional Practice 2

End notes

  • [1] This course is offered over more than one semester. Enrol in the same course code in each semester.