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Allied Health (Physiotherapy)
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Start dates
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*Rural background applicants prioritised.
**This course is available to study at Mt. Gambier, Port Pirie or Renmark. Please choose the relevant SATAC code when applying. Alternatively, learn more about studying physiotherapy in Adelaide.
Want to turn your passion for movement into a meaningful career?
Learn to assess and manage a wide range of conditions with expert teaching and hands-on placements in hospitals, clinics, and communities. With a strong rural focus, you can study where you live and graduate career-ready for roles across public and private healthcare, with an emphasis on culturally responsive care.
Build a career in physiotherapy.
A Bachelor of Allied Health (Physiotherapy) prepares you to assess, treat, and support people with movement and functional challenges. You’ll develop the skills to work across a variety of settings, including hospitals, sports clinics, rehabilitation centres, and private practice, helping individuals of all ages improve mobility, recover from injury, and maintain long-term physical health.
Salary
$93K
typical salary in Australia
Job opportunities
2,570
in Australia, 2025
Physiotherapist
Helps people of all ages restore and maintain movement, strength, and physical function. Physiotherapists assess and treat injuries or conditions, develop exercise and rehabilitation programs, and provide strategies to improve mobility, prevent further injury, and support overall health and wellbeing.
Researcher
Designs and conducts studies to expand knowledge in physiotherapy. This role can lead to opportunities in academic research, clinical trials, or community-based projects focused on improving movement, rehabilitation, and physical health outcomes.
Policy advisor
Contributes to the development of policies and programs that influence healthcare, rehabilitation, and community services, advocating for improved access to physiotherapy and better health outcomes for all.
Manager
Oversees physiotherapy teams and services in hospitals, clinics, or community settings, ensuring high-quality, patient-focused care. This role can lead to senior leadership or management positions within healthcare and rehabilitation services.
Project officer
Plans, coordinates, and delivers projects within hospitals, clinics, or community health settings. This role focuses on improving physiotherapy services, implementing rehabilitation programs, and supporting better mobility and health outcomes for clients.
With further postgraduate study and work experience, careers could include:
- Clinical specialist
- Academic lecturer
- Health services manager
- Advanced practice physiotherapist
- Research director
- Policy development leader
- Consultant
- Rehabilitation director
What will you study to start your career in physiotherapy?
This degree is developed with local health networks and accrediting bodies. You’ll learn from physiotherapy experts and industry practitioners in small, student-focused classes. Regional placements let you gain experience while supporting your community.
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
- Year 4
In your first year, all Bachelor of Allied Health students complete core topics and an observational placement covering health science, communication, research, Indigenous health, and interprofessional practice.
Year 1 - Core topics
Your first year might include the following topics. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.
- Human bioscience
- Therapeutic Communication
- Research and study skills
- Introduction to allied health and interprofessional practice
- Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
- Care and rehabilitation across the lifespan
- Australian health and social care
In your second year, you’ll study core topics in rural health, anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, neuroscience, pain management, and physiotherapy practice.
Year 2 - Core topics
Your second year might include the following topics. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.
- Rural health and evidence based practice
- Social and psychological aspects of health and wellbeing
- Anatomy and physiology for therapists
- Clinical musculoskeletal anatomy and biomechanics
- Exercise prescription and physiology
- Neuroscience for therapists
- Pain and injury
- Foundational physiotherapy practice
In your third year, you’ll study core topics and complete placements in physiotherapy across the lifespan, musculoskeletal care, acute care, health promotion, and leadership.
Year 3 - Core topics
Your third year might include the following topics. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.
- Applied evidence based practice
- Physiotherapy across the lifespan
- Musculoskeletal physiotherapy
- Health promotion and interprofessional leadership
- Cardiorespiratory and acute care
- Physiotherapy practice
In your fourth year, you’ll complete placements and study neurological rehabilitation, specialist care, advanced practice, and transition to professional practice.
Year 4 - Core topics
Your fourth year might include the following topics. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.
- Neurological and rehabilitation
- Physiotherapy specialised care
- Physiotherapy practice
- Transition to practice
- Industry project
A Bachelor of Allied Health (Physiotherapy) degree offers flexible step-in-step-out options for students to study for 1, 2, 3 or 4 years with a range of job opportunities available at each point.
Completing the full 4-year program provides eligibility to work as a physiotherapist. Exiting after 1 year leads to a higher education diploma, after 2 years an associate degree, and after 3 years a non-accredited degree.
Accreditation or Professional Recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council and meets the academic requirements for registration as a physiotherapist with the Physiotherapist Board of Australia.
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Learn about the course with Dr Amy Mendham and students Emma and Chris.
“Studying in the Riverland means I can build strong community connections while gaining hands-on skills and be ready to give back to the place I call home.”
Sam Stevens
Bachelor of Allied Health (Physiotherapy)
“After working in allied health, I knew I wanted to study physiotherapy, and being able to do the course in Mount Gambier just an hour from home made it the perfect situation.”
Megan Schmetzer
Bachelor of Allied Health (Physiotherapy)
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Frequently asked questions.
Over the years, many questions have been asked by students before. For the quickest answers view our frequently asked questions or browse the full list @ Ask Flinders.
Applications for the next intake open in August and are submitted via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).
Each of these courses are available to study at Port Pirie, in the Riverland at Renmark or in Mount Gambier.
No, but knowledge of SACE Stage 2 Biology and Physics or equivalent is recommended, as a foundation to studying human bioscience, anatomy and exercise physiology topics.
Physiotherapy is a growing profession in Australia with strong job demand and expanding opportunities.
According to the National Skills Commission (2024 employment projections for the five years until 2029), employment growth for physiotherapists is 17.6%.
Yes, this course is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council and meets the academic requirements for registration with the Physiotherapist Board of Australia.
According to SEEK, in Australia, the typical salary in Australia is $93k for a physiotherapist.
Yes, students will attend a observational placement in their first year and then clinical placements in their third and fourth year.
- Applications are completed via SATAC
- Visit: satac.edu.au
The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2024. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published
| ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds | ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors | Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 99.40 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 73.35 | 77.78 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 57.75 | 65.50 |
The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2024 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students
| Applicant background (Semester 1, 2024) | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 46 | 34% |
| Vocational education and training (VET) study | <5 | <5 |
| Work and life experience | 11 | 8% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) | 37 | 28% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) | <5 | 2 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) | 17 | 13% |
| International Students | 18 | 13% |
| All students | 134 | 100% |
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