- Level
- Bachelor
- Duration
- 4.0F
- Campus
- Ballarat (VIC)
- Intl. Tuition
- A$54,120 (2027-28)
- Home Tuition
- A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
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Course Overview
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Career snapshot (indicative)
Physiotherapy graduates register with the HCPC (UK) or equivalent body and work in NHS, private and sports settings treating musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory conditions. Sports medicine and manual therapy are popular specialisms.
Summary based on information from the university.
Course source link unavailable.
Student life (indicative)
Ballarat offers a great outdoor-focused student lifestyle with beaches, cafés and a welcoming community.
The University at a Glance
- Student Population
- 35,037
- Staff Ratio
- 18.0:1
- International
- 17.0%
Career Prospects
- Employment Rate
- 81.0%
- of graduates employed
Costs & Living
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.
Entry Requirements
Admission notes
- Current Year 12 graduates Inherent requirements Inherent requirements: Check the essential components (knowledge, skills, capabilities) to achieve the course learning outcomes Immunisations All Faculty of Health Sciences students must provide evidence of immunity against infectious diseases to be eligible to go on placement. Some vaccinations can take up to 6 months to complete, so start working towards them now. Comprehensive information about these requirements and the submission process of relevant documentation can be found at Work Integrated Learning at ACU . First aid certificate You must have a current 'Provide First Aid' certificate to go on placement. The certificate must be issued in your enrolling year (or no earlier than 1st July in the year prior) by a recognised national registered training organisation. The CPR component of your First Aid is valid for 12 months. Comprehensive information about these requirements and the submission process of relevant documentation can be found at Work Integrated Learning at ACU Uniforms Students are required to wear a professional uniform on placement, unless otherwise advised by the placement agency, and are required to purchase a student name badge. If you have classes in laboratories, you will also need to purchase a lab coat and safety eyewear. Details regarding uniform purchase is available via ACU's Work Integrated Learning site Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Recent Year 12 graduates Inherent requirements Inherent requirements: Check the essential components (knowledge, skills, capabilities) to achieve the course learning outcomes Immunisations All Faculty of Health Sciences students must provide evidence of immunity against infectious diseases to be eligible to go on placement. Some vaccinations can take up to 6 months to complete, so start working towards them now. Comprehensive information about these requirements and the submission process of relevant documentation can be found at Work Integrated Learning at ACU . First aid certificate You must have a current 'Provide First Aid' certificate to go on placement. The certificate must be issued in your enrolling year (or no earlier than 1st July in the year prior) by a recognised national registered training organisation. The CPR component of your First Aid is valid for 12 months. Comprehensive information about these requirements and the submission process of relevant documentation can be found at Work Integrated Learning at ACU Uniforms Students are required to wear a professional uniform on placement, unless otherwise advised by the placement agency, and are required to purchase a student name badge. If you have classes in laboratories, you will also need to purchase a lab coat and safety eyewear. Details regarding uniform purchase is available via ACU's Work Integrated Learning site Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Applicants with Higher Education study Inherent requirements Inherent requirements: Check the essential components (knowledge, skills, capabilities) to achieve the course learning outcomes Immunisations All Faculty of Health Sciences students must provide evidence of immunity against infectious diseases to be eligible to go on placement. Some vaccinations can take up to 6 months to complete, so start working towards them now. Comprehensive information about these requirements and the submission process of relevant documentation can be found at Work Integrated Learning at ACU . First aid certificate You must have a current 'Provide First Aid' certificate to go on placement. The certificate must be issued in your enrolling year (or no earlier than 1st July in the year prior) by a recognised national registered training organisation. The CPR component of your First Aid is valid for 12 months. Comprehensive information about these requirements and the submission process of relevant documentation can be found at Work Integrated Learning at ACU Uniforms Students are required to wear a professional uniform on placement, unless otherwise advised by the placement agency, and are required to purchase a student name badge. If you have classes in laboratories, you will also need to purchase a lab coat and safety eyewear. Details regarding uniform purchase is available via ACU's Work Integrated Learning site Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Applicants with VET study Inherent requirements Inherent requirements: Check the essential components (knowledge, skills, capabilities) to achieve the course learning outcomes Immunisations All Faculty of Health Sciences students must provide evidence of immunity against infectious diseases to be eligible to go on placement. Some vaccinations can take up to 6 months to complete, so start working towards them now. Comprehensive information about these requirements and the submission process of relevant documentation can be found at Work Integrated Learning at ACU . First aid certificate You must have a current 'Provide First Aid' certificate to go on placement. The certificate must be issued in your enrolling year (or no earlier than 1st July in the year prior) by a recognised national registered training organisation. The CPR component of your First Aid is valid for 12 months. Comprehensive information about these requirements and the submission process of relevant documentation can be found at Work Integrated Learning at ACU Uniforms Students are required to wear a professional uniform on placement, unless otherwise advised by the placement agency, and are required to purchase a student name badge. If you have classes in laboratories, you will also need to purchase a lab coat and safety eyewear. Details regarding uniform purchase is available via ACU's Work Integrated Learning site Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Applicants with work and life experience Inherent requirements Inherent requirements: Check the essential components (knowledge, skills, capabilities) to achieve the course learning outcomes Immunisations All Faculty of Health Sciences students must provide evidence of immunity against infectious diseases to be eligible to go on placement. Some vaccinations can take up to 6 months to complete, so start working towards them now. Comprehensive information about these requirements and the submission process of relevant documentation can be found at Work Integrated Learning at ACU . First aid certificate You must have a current 'Provide First Aid' certificate to go on placement. The certificate must be issued in your enrolling year (or no earlier than 1st July in the year prior) by a recognised national registered training organisation. The CPR component of your First Aid is valid for 12 months. Comprehensive information about these requirements and the submission process of relevant documentation can be found at Work Integrated Learning at ACU Uniforms Students are required to wear a professional uniform on placement, unless otherwise advised by the placement agency, and are required to purchase a student name badge. If you have classes in laboratories, you will also need to purchase a lab coat and safety eyewear. Details regarding uniform purchase is available via ACU's Work Integrated Learning site Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language or at least 25 in English other than EAL
- Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Non-Year 12 prerequisites Subject proficiency: As for Year 12 or equivalent. | Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Regional adjustments Our Access ACU scheme encourages applicants to access opportunities at ACU. There are a few ways to receive adjustment points depending on where you live or where you attended school. These are automatically applied through the relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre - there is no need to apply separately. For further information, please see Adjustment factors Subject adjustment A study score of 40 in Biology, Chemistry, any English, Health and Human Development, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, Physics or Psychology equals 3 aggregate points per study. A study score of 45 in Biology, Chemistry, any English, Health and Human Development, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, Physics or Psychology equals 5 aggregate points per study. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Australian Catholic University Equity schemes information and the Australian Catholic University website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Subject adjustment A study score of 40 in Biology, Chemistry, any English, Health and Human Development, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, Physics or Psychology equals 3 aggregate points per study. A study score of 45 in Biology, Chemistry, any English, Health and Human Development, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, Physics or Psychology equals 5 aggregate points per study. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Australian Catholic University Equity schemes information and the Australian Catholic University website Applicants with Higher Education study Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) The STAT will be considered for most ACU courses for the following applicants who are 21 years of age or older: Applicants with no prior secondary school (Year 12) and/or Applications with no VET qualifications higher than a Certificate III and/or Applicants with secondary school (Year 12) results that do not meet the minimum entry requirement for the course For more information, please visit Entry to ACU Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Entire academic history Less than 12 months of a higher education study will be selected on their entire academic history. Applicants with 12 months or more of a higher education study will be considered on their GPA alone. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Australian Catholic University Equity schemes information and the Australian Catholic University website Applicants with VET study Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) The STAT will be considered for most ACU courses for the following applicants who are 21 years of age or older: Applicants with no prior secondary school (Year 12) and/or Applications with no VET qualifications higher than a Certificate III and/or Applicants with secondary school (Year 12) results that do not meet the minimum entry requirement for the course For more information, please visit Entry to ACU Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Australian Catholic University Equity schemes information and the Australian Catholic University website Applicants with work and life experience Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) The STAT will be considered for most ACU courses for the following applicants who are 21 years of age or older: Applicants with no prior secondary school (Year 12) and/or Applications with no VET qualifications higher than a Certificate III and/or Applicants with secondary school (Year 12) results that do not meet the minimum entry requirement for the course For more information, please visit Entry to ACU Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Australian Catholic University Equity schemes information and the Australian Catholic University website
Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.
Campus & City Life
- Student Population
- 35,037
- Total students
- Staff Ratio
- 18:1
- Students per staff
- International Students
- 17%
- Of student body
Campus at a Glance
- City Size
- Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
- Climate (indicative)
- Mild coastal
- Safety Index (indicative)
- 8.0/10
- Transport
- Good (close to station or regional airport)
- Social Scene
- Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
Student Life & City (indicative)
Ballarat offers a great outdoor-focused student lifestyle with beaches, cafés and a welcoming community.
What Students Love
- Historic city & heritage
- Great café culture
- Thriving student social scene
- Parks & green spaces
University Stats
Total Students35,037
Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1
International Students17%
Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10
Career & Outcomes
- Graduate Employment
- 81%
- Employed after graduation
- Placement Year
- Not offered
- Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
- Physiotherapy graduates register with the HCPC (UK) or equivalent body and work in NHS, private and sports settings treating musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory conditions.
- Sports medicine and manual therapy are popular specialisms.
Summary based on information from the university.
Course source link unavailable.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Education
- Healthcare
- Social Work
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
Costs & Living Expenses
- Total Programme Cost
- A$216,480
- For full 4.0F
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
Higher
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Estimated Annual Costs
Tuition (International)A$54,120per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Tuition (Home)A$9,880per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page