Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy

VU course code: HCPT | Level of study: Undergraduate

ATAR

Entry requirements

Duration

4.5 years full time

Delivery mode

In person

Location

Footscray Park

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Bachelor of Applied Movement sciences/Master of Physiotherapy

Overview

Become a physiotherapist and use rehabilitation and exercise to improve people's quality of life, with the Bachelor of Applied Movement Science/Master of Physiotherapy from Victoria University.

Our 4.5-year dual degree will prepare you for real-world, contemporary physiotherapy practice. You will learn how to restore, maintain and enhance people's mobility, function and health – regardless of their age or physical ability.

Studying with expert physiotherapists and world-leading researchers, you'll develop targeted knowledge and clinical-reasoning skills. Throughout your study, you will learn to manage complex situations concerning individuals, families and communities.

You will graduate from the Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy with diverse and complementary skills in:

human structure and function
exercise physiology
Indigenous health
population health and wellness
human psychology
applied clinical skills for evidence-based practice.

These will be underpinned by respect for cultural diversity, and commitment to thoughtful, peronalised care.

The Master of Physiotherapy is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council. Successful graduates are eligible for membership of the Physiotherapy Board of Australia enabling them to practise in Australia.

: Apply foundation knowledge from biomedical, exercise and social sciences, including determinants of health, to plan and deliver safe and effective physiotherapy services;

Practise as a physiotherapist autonomously and as a collaborative member of an interprofessional team to provide professional, ethical, person-centred and culturally responsive management across diverse health populations, settings and environments;

Demonstrate critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills to safely, effectively and creatively provide physiotherapy services for clients with cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, neurological and other conditions across the lifespan;

Provide high quality person-centred management by basing practice decisions on the best available research evidence including translational research, available resources and clinical expertise, ethical considerations and with careful consideration of the clients’ preferences, values and cultural and spiritual beliefs;

Effectively function as a champion of health and facilitator of client self-management for the enhancement of physical and emotional health and wellness across the lifespan;

Communicate and interrelate effectively and collaboratively with clients, families, the community, other health professionals and the public appropriate to the context;

Maintain and improve knowledge and skills through self-reflective practice, peer assisted learning, commitment to lifelong learning, self-care strategies, work-life balance and career planning;

Manage time, workload, resources and priorities effectively, responsibly and ethically;

Demonstrate and role model effective leadership, management and education skills within relevant clinical and professional frameworks;

Demonstrate culturally responsive practice, value diversity among peoples and engage in decolonising practices that acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as Traditional Owners of Australian lands; and

Demonstrate readiness for entry level Physiotherapy practice in Australia and articulate the ability to contribute to advancing the future of the Physiotherapy profession in Australia.
: Taught by experts in movement and physiotherapy, our courses are designed to fully prepare you for work.

Our unique small-group learning approach lets you develop clinical-reasoning skills alongside students from other health professions. This lets you develop inter-professional skills before you begin clinical placements.

You'll complete supervised professional practice (work-integrated learning) in a range of settings, including:

elite sports

private practice

acute care and rehabilitation clinics

aged care

community care.
: Our world-class sport and learning precinct at the Footscray Park Campus features the most advanced exercise technology available. The facility is used by students, researchers, professional sports teams and community organisations.

Our facilities include:

exercise physiology labs

biomechanics labs

motor learning and skilled performance labs

heat chambers

motor control and biofeedback labs

integrated teaching and learning facilities.
: VU has strong, unique partnerships with more than 350 local, national and global organisations across the sport, exercise and recreation industries. These partnerships inform the content of our courses and provide joint research opportunities. Our partnerships also give you access to industry contacts and work placements, which mean superior career development.

Some examples of our partners include:

Western Bulldogs Football Club

Victorian Racing Club

Australian Sports Commission

Real Madrid Football Club Foundation

Beijing and German Sports Universities

Sport Australia Hall of Fame

National Heart Foundation

VicHealth

National Ageing Research Institute

Australian Institute of Sport

Football Federation Victoria

Tennis Australia

Western Health

Australian Football League (AFL).

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your educational achievements and work experience, as well as your skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

ATAR requirements

Minimum ATAR 95.20

This course has a minimum ATAR entry requirement. This means you’ll need to achieve a certain ATAR, along with other criteria, to be considered for this course.

The following table shows the ranking results of our current student intake and is an indication of the ATAR you’ll need to successfully apply.

VU course code: HCPT

VTAC course code: 4301011131

Campus: Footscray Park

ATAR profile of people who received an offer for the Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy.
	ATAR (Excluding adjustment factors)	Selection Rank (ATAR plus any adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer	98.95	99.85
Median rank to receive an offer	93.52	97.82
Lowest rank to receive an offer	90.90	95.20

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What is ATAR?

The Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) compares the results of final-year school students, with adjustments made for factors such as hardship. The ranking is expressed as a number between 0 and 99.95. ATAR minimum entry requirements are not usually essential entry criteria for applicants who have completed secondary education more than 2 years ago.

Entry criteria

Minimum entry criteria include:

English-language requirements
academic requirements.

Your work and life experience will also be considered.

To find specific entry requirements for this course, please select the section below that is most relevant to you.

Meeting the minimum entry criteria does not guarantee entry into this course.

: This information is relevant if, in the 2 years prior to studying with us, you have completed (or will complete) one of the following:

Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (e.g. VCE)

an Australian or overseas equivalent to VCE

an International Baccalaureate (IB).

Admission criteria

Year 12: Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English; plus a study score of at least 25 in one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics, Mathematical Methods (any) or Specialist Mathematics.
: This information is relevant if you have completed an accredited award (such as a certificate or diploma) at an Australian Registered Training Organisation (usually a TAFE, polytechnic or other registered VET institute).

Admission criteria

Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent) in Health Sciences.
: This information is relevant if you’ve previously completed all or part of a university or other higher-education course.

Admission criteria

Completion of at least two semesters of Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent) in health or medical sciences.
OR
Completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent) in any discipline

Second year entry:
Completion of at least two semesters of Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (HBBS) or Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Exercise Science (HBES) at Victoria University.

Note: Meeting the minimum requirement for entry to second year does not guarantee entry. Places are limited and applicants will be competitively ranked based on their course WAM in their first two semesters of study.
: This information is relevant if you left secondary school more than two years ago and haven’t studied since.

Admission criteria

Applicants that completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago, including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English; plus a study score of at least 25 in one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics, Mathematical Methods (any) or Specialist Mathematics.
: Take a look at a student profile to get an overview of students who have previously enrolled in this course.

Applicant background Number of students Percentage of all students

(A) Past Higher Education Study
(includes a bridging or enabling course) 20 48.8%

(B) Past vocational education and training (VET) study 0 0.0%

(C) Recent secondary education
Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
(regardless of whether this includes the impact of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)
21 51.2%

(C) Recent secondary education
Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered
(e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)
NA NA

(C) Recent secondary education
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor
(e.g. special consideration alone, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)
NA NA

(D) Work and Life experience 0 0.0%

International students 0 0.0%

All students 41 100%

"<5" – the number of students is less than 5.
N/A – Students not accepted in this category.
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students.

Applicant background	Number of students	Percentage of all students
(A) Past Higher Education Study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	20	48.8%
(B) Past vocational education and training (VET) study	0	0.0%
(C) Recent secondary education Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the impact of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)	21	51.2%
(C) Recent secondary education Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)	NA	NA
(C) Recent secondary education Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration alone, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)	NA	NA
(D) Work and Life experience	0	0.0%
International students	0	0.0%
All students	41	100%

Special entry programs

Special admission programs

If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily.

Learn more about special admission programs

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If you’re currently in Year 11 or 12, our exclusive VU Guaranteed program offers a guaranteed place in a university or TAFE course, before your final Year 12 exams.

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Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are the abilities, attributes, skills and behaviours needed to meet the learning outcomes of the course.

You should carefully consider the inherent requirement statement as a:

guide for your learning during the course
way for you to identify challenges you may have in studying this course.

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Additional information

Students are notified at enrolment of professional practice requirements including: appropriate uniform/attire, equipment, travel, ‘Police Check’ and ‘Working with Children Check’, record of immunization, First Aid and CPR certification, and a signed agreement to nominate oneself as fit for practice. Students must be registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia to be eligible to undertake clinical placements and must pass essential pre-requisite units before undertaking clinical placements.

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course Structure

To attain the Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences and Master of Physiotherapy, students must successfully complete 432 credit points in total, consisting of:

288 credit points in the Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences
144 credit points, in the Master of Physiotherapy (4 additional units “nested” within the final 4 units of the Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences)

Units

Fees & Scholarships

University fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer (including our generous scholarship program).

Commonwealth supported place

A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is subsidised by the government, reducing it to the amount listed here. Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens will qualify for a CSP place. If your course is not Commonwealth supported, or you don't qualify, you'll pay full fees.

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Fees

Scholarships

CAREERS

After graduating with a Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences and Master of Physiotherapy, you will be eligible to register with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia and, once registered, to practise as a physiotherapist.

You may find work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a variety of settings, including:

hospitals
aged and community care
centres for people with physical disabilities
rehabilitation centres
private practice
elite and community sports
health research and health promotion
paediatrics
women’s and men’s health.

The Master of Physiotherapy has accreditation from the Australian Physiotherapy Council. Successful graduates are eligible for membership of the Physiotherapy Board of Australia enabling them to practise in Australia.

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