The Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) incorporates significant clinical and professional fieldwork opportunities, providing hands-on experience with...
Read moreThe Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) incorporates significant clinical and professional fieldwork opportunities, providing hands-on experience with real clients in a supervised environment. You will undertake a one-week clinical placement in your first year followed by five five-week clinical placements in years two, three and four.
Clinical education provides candidates with the opportunity to complement the knowledge and skills acquired in the academic segments of the course. This is achieved through the assessment and treatment of patients in clinical settings under the supervision and guidance of clinical educators. Candidates in the Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) undertake clinical placements in NSW Health facilities in the Sydney Metropolitan area, rural areas and or outer Sydney as well as private practices and community facilities. All candidates undertake at least one rural and/or regional placement. Candidates complete their five practicum placements in three of the four five-week block placements in Semester 2 of third year, and two of the four five-week blocks in Semester 1 of fourth year.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) are qualified to work as physiotherapists. There are a diverse range of physiotherapy career options...
Read moreGraduates of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) are qualified to work as physiotherapists. There are a diverse range of physiotherapy career options available in both the public and private sectors, in settings such as health care organisations, sports, schools and community, and private practices. Some graduates work in health education and promotion to specific groups.
Positives: The best part of the course is the clinical placements, with the option of going rural as well. Teachers and tutors are very helpful and are quick to respond to your emails. There is often a discussion board available for students to openly ask questions as well. There is overall a lot of support and the content is...
Read morePositives: The best part of the course is the clinical placements, with the option of going rural as well. Teachers and tutors are very helpful and are quick to respond to your emails. There is often a discussion board available for students to openly ask questions as well. There is overall a lot of support and the content is well structured.
Negatives: At times, there are a handful of tutors that are not sure of the answers to your questions immediately. They will taken within a week to respond to your questions. This is fine but can be annoying if you need the answer quickly.
My advice to future students is: Consider this course from a variety of universities before commencing. Make sure you are happy with the travel if you choose cumberland campus as it is not near the train station. Overall, the learning experience is great and you will graduate with excellent skills for employment.