Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy

VU course code:HCPTLevel of study:Undergraduate

Domestic only

ATAR

Lowest selection rank: 98*

Duration

4.5 years full time

Delivery mode

In Person

Fees

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Location

Footscray Park Campus

Intakes

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Overview

Learn to use advanced physical-rehabilitation techniques and exercise to enhance people's quality of life with Victoria University's Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy.

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, personalised 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.

: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Translate 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;
Formulate a safe and effective assessment and treatment plan for clients requiring physiotherapy services across the lifespan through the use of critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills;
Design and implement high quality person-centred management using 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;
Advocate for individual’s health and wellbeing through facilitation of self-management for clients across the lifespan;
Adapt communication strategies to best meet the needs of clients, families, the community and other health professionals appropriate to the context;
Critically reflect on one’s practice to strive for improvement in knowledge and skills associated with a physiotherapist;
Devise appropriate strategies to manage time, workload, resources and priorities effectively, responsibly and ethically;
Exhibit skills in effective leadership, management and education within relevant clinical and professional frameworks;
Exhibit 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
Exhibit 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: 98*

ATAR related adjustments

A study score of 30 in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English (any except EAL) Mathematical Methods (any) or Specialist Maths or a study score of 35 in English (EAL) equals 5 aggregate points. Overall maximum of 20 points.

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.

*Minimum ATAR is based on the lowest selection rank (ATAR plus adjustments) that received an offer for the Semester 1, 2026 intake. Use as a guide only.

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 including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer	98.25	99.95
Median rank to receive an offer	93.30	99.65
Lowest rank to receive an offer	87.35	98.00

Learn more about ATAR

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.

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 8 first-year units as outlined in the course structure of the following courses:
Bachelor of Biomedical Science - HBBS
Bachelor of Biomedical and Exercise Science – HBES
Bachelor of Biomedicine- HBBM
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.
: 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

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.

Learn more about inherent requirements

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.

The Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy and Master of Physiotherapy are registered with AHPRA. Students who complete these courses are eligible to apply to practice as Physiotherapists in Australia. Students in AHPRA registered courses must meet and maintain certain standards referred to as a student’s “Fitness to Practice”.

On commencement and throughout their studies at Victoria University, students in AHPRA registered courses are required to acknowledge and provide information about their fitness to practice as set out in the Fitness to Practice form. Part of a student’s “Fitness to Practice” is being ready to undertake compulsory clinical placements. Clinical venues require Victoria University to confirm that all students have met the compulsory immunisations and clearances. These are referred to as pre-placement requirements.

Once studies have commenced, students will be advised of the deadlines to complete both the Fitness to Practice form acknowledgement and pre-placement requirements. Failure to meet these deadlines will result in students being delayed in their progress and/or not being able to complete their 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 of core units.

After you are accepted into your course, you will need to enrol in your course units.

During enrolment, use your course delivery plan to understand the structure and requirements of your course.

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.

Learn more about Commonwealth Supported Places

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.

Intakes

Melbourne

On campus – Melbourne Footscray Park Campus

Semester 1 - Block 1

Course starts 15 February 2027

Applications close07 February 2027

Apply via VTAC if you are:

in Year 12 or
applying to multiple universities

VTAC course code 4301011131

VTAC very late applications are due by 22 January 2027

Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information on this page, please note that dates are subject to change. Some courses may close early due to an earlier start date or there being limited places available.

Professional accreditation/Industry recognition

Australian Physiotherapy Council

This course is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council

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