| YEAR |
| 2009 |
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| AWARD |
| Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Physiotherapy Practice |
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| LENGTH |
| 4 years |
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| CAMPUSES |
| MELBOURNE (BUNDOORA) |
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| COURSE DESCRIPTION |
This course combines pre-clinical and clinical study and integrates theory and practice through enquiry based learning.
There is a focus on small-group learning to master the practical aspects of physiotherapy practice skills. Students treat patients in hospitals and other clinical setting under a clinician (not necessarily during the traditional semester dates).
First year: An interdisciplinary common year in which students undertake units alongside peers from across the Faculty of Health Sciences. The focus is on basic human biosciences and factors influencing health and on developing an understanding of the roles of health professionals in the health and welfare sectors.
Second year: Students begin to develop physiotherapy skills and further explore the human biosciences of anatomy and physiology.
Third and fourth years: Students apply their knowledge and practical skills to the physiotherapy management of disorders across the life span using case-based learning techniques. There is a large focus on small-group teaching to master the practical aspects of physiotherapy skills. Students treat patients in hospitals and other clinical settings under a clinician (not necessarily during the traditional semester dates).
An Honours program commencing in third year is available to selected students with outstanding academic records. |
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| MAJOR AREAS OF STUDY |
| Physiotherapy, physiology and anatomy, determinants of health and wellbeing. |
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| OVERSEAS STUDY OPPORTUNITIES |
| Overseas study opportunities are available. |
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| TUITION FEE ($AUD) |
| Fees are indexed and may increase by up to 7% per year |
| 26,050 |
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| SCHOLARSHIPS |
| Scholarships are available for high achieving students, ask for further information. |
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| ADDITIONAL COSTS ($AUD) |
Approximate costs include: practical books - A$100 per year, immunisations - A$250-470, First Aid certificate - A$160, student name badge - A$8.50, clinical shirt - A$30, police check - A$14, text books are optional.
Accommodation and travel costs for clinical placement may also be incurred and will vary according to the venue. |
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| ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS |
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70%) PG1) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre; or
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
or
Approved equivalent. |
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| ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
LTU Foundation Studies - 80 and at least 4 A's, including an A in English and 2 in Sciences
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2008 (indicative only) - 90
International Baccalaureate - 34
Cambridge A Levels/STPM - 15
Sri Lankan A Levels - AAA
MICSS (UEC) - Ex Yr 12 FSP
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 90
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 4.9
Sweden Slutbetyg - VG/MVG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 90
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8.5
National (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Shanghai (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Guangzhou (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 3.4
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 3.3
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. |
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| SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS |
This course has a clinical component.
All students are required to obtain a police check and Working With Children (WWC) check before undertaking a clinical placement. |
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| SUBJECT PREREQUISITES |
| Two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Year 12 Mathematics. |
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| SEMESTER STARTS |
| Semester 1 (March) |
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| INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE |
| The following types of industry experience are available in this course. |
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| Workplace experience for academic credit |
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| If the industry experience program is not a registered part of their course a student will need to hold work rights on their visa, this permits the student to work up to 20 hours per week when their course is in session and unlimited hours outside these times. However, if a student has completed their course and their student visa is expiring they will need to apply for another visa with work rights rather than renewing their student visa based on undertaking industry experience. |
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| CAREER OPPORTUNITIES |
| Physiotherapists are employed in a wide variety of settings, including private practice, general hospitals, rehabilitation centres, community health centres, industrial clinics and specialist centres. . Opportunities also exist in physiotherapy education and in research. |
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| PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION |
| Graduates are eligible for registration in Australia with the State Physiotherapists Registration Boards. Registration is an essential prerequisite for practice as a physiotherapist. |
