Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Physiotherapy
Want to help restore people's maximum movement and functional ability?
The Bachelor of Health Science/ Master of Physiotherapy equips you with the skills and knowledge to improve the lives of the clients, families and communities when movement and function are threatened by ageing, injury, disease, disorders or conditions.
Learn to maximise people's quality of life engage in learning through self directed learning activities, synchronous lectures, tutorials and workshops where they will learn, reflect, apply and refine your knowledge and skill in the physiotherapy assessment and intervention, ethical and professional practice, communication, evidence based practice, interprofessional teamwork, reflective practice and lifelong learning, quality improvement and leadership and management. Our course also offers unique community engagement and First Nations perspectives, as well as rural and remote health. You will graduate with skills and knowledge to be a physiotherapist who is culturally responsive and well-equipped to meet the needs of communities across northern Australia.
Study on campus and gain practical, job-ready experience through four 5-week blocks of full-time clinical placements. There are unique placement opportunities in the Northern Territory's regional, rural and remote areas and all placements are supported by CDU academics and registered Physiotherapy professionals.
Our Bachelor of Health Science/ Master of Physiotherapyoffers international study opportunities and welcomes both First Nations and international students with dedicated support services on hand to support you through your degree.
Campus Information
Casuarina
Casuarina campus is CDU's largest study location and the main hub for Higher Education, Vocational Education and Training (VET), and Research programs.
Intakes
- March
- July
- Nov
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Apply your business management experience in the day-to-day operations of the College of Indigenous Futures, Arts and Society.
We are a new world university. Like our namesake, Charles Darwin University (CDU), we think differently. We innovate, embrace change, challenge conventions and look for better ways. We’re not about tradition or legacy, privilege or exclusivity. We care about people as individuals, and about our wider society. We’re about what we can give to the world, rather than what we take. We cannot build a new world without diversity of thought, so we bring together people with unique perspectives in an inclusive and supportive learning environment to help them connect, discover and grow. This is the CDU difference.
The College of Indigenous Futures, Arts and Society is centred around people and cultures. The College delivers teaching across rich and diverse areas such as Humanities and Social Science; Indigenous Futures; Humanitarian, Emergency and Disaster Management; Languages and Linguistics; Creative Arts and Design; and encompasses the public policy research of The Northern Institute.
We need your diverse background, life experience and community-mindedness to build the new world.
We are a new world university. Like our namesake, Charles Darwin University (CDU), we think differently. We innovate, embrace change, challenge conventions and look for better ways. We’re not about tradition or legacy, privilege or exclusivity. We care about people as individuals, and about our wider society. We’re about what we can give to the world, rather than what we take. We cannot build a new world without diversity of thought, so we bring together people with unique perspectives in an inclusive and supportive learning environment to help them connect, discover and grow. This is the CDU difference.
The Australian Nurse-Family Partnership Program (ANFPP) is a nurse-led home visiting program that supports women pregnant with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander child to help them become the best mum possible. ANFPP mums are offered support and guidance during early pregnancy and on into their baby’s infancy and toddlerhood. The ANFPP is an important early investment into the future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in local communities.
As Senior Practitioner: Perinatal Mental Health and Parenting - ANFPP you will provide perinatal mental health and parenting expertise in the ANFPP workforce development team to improve the support of program staff to effectively address the challenges that many clients experience. You will contribute to the provision of reflective supervision to Nurse Supervisors and work closely with implementing sites in continuous quality improvement activities.
To be successful you will be a registered Psychologist or Social Worker with mental health experience, and hold a postgraduate qualification in a relevant field, and / or equivalent relevant experience. Your demonstrated expertise in infant attachment and complex trauma coupled with your ability to work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander colleagues and stakeholders will see you excel in this role.
Apply your excellent communication skills to make a positive impact at CDU. We believe that people and knowledge will shape the future.
We are a new world university. Like our namesake, Charles Darwin University (CDU), we think differently. We innovate, embrace change, challenge conventions and look for better ways. We’re not about tradition or legacy, privilege or exclusivity. We care about people as individuals, and about our wider society. We’re about what we can give to the world, rather than what we take. We cannot build a new world without diversity of thought, so we bring together people with unique perspectives in an inclusive and supportive learning environment to help them connect, discover and grow. This is the CDU difference.
As Communication and Partnerships Officer your primary focus will be to achieve a Territory-wide, national and international profile for the Research Institute of Environment and Livelihoods (RIEL) by effectively communicating its research to a range of audiences and stakeholders.
Your demonstrated ability to produce effective and culturally appropriate communication alongside your excellent interpersonal and communication skills will see you succeed in the role. You will establish and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including Indigenous communities, research organizations, NGOs, government agencies, and funding bodies.
To be successful you will hold a relevant degree level qualification or an equivalent combination of experience and training/education with a focus on communications or marketing, science communication, scientific editing or academic disciplines relevant to current research activities.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
India
Successful completion of the:
• All India Senior School Certificate;
• Indian School Certificate;
• Senior Secondary Certificate; and,
• State Board Examinations.
With an average score of at least 60% in the best 4 academic subjects including English.
IELTS Academic Module
A minimum overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0, except for:
- B. Nursing requires a minimum overall score of 7.0 with no band less than 7.0.
- B. Midwifery and B. Social Work require a minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.5.
- College of Education undergraduate courses require a minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.5 (effective as of Semester 1 2021 and future intakes).
- Dual degrees Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Speech and Language Therapy and Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Occupational Therapy require an Academic IELTS of 7.0 with no score below a 6.5 in writing, speaking, reading and listening skills.
- Course Code: 113895E
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
129408 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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