Are you interested in a rewarding health profession that uses physical techniques such as manual therapy and exercise to treat and prevent human movement disorders? The Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Newcastle combines biomedical and behavioural sciences with essential physiotherapy skills for a career as a physiotherapist.

The physiotherapy laboratories at the University of Newcastle are equipped with modern physiotherapy equipment to ensure students graduate with the up to date skills related to emerging, evidence based technologies.

What the course involves

You will study professional physiotherapy knowledge and skills and learn how it relates to relevant biomedical and behavioural sciences. A case-based learning approach and innovative educational strategies are used to integrate the clinical and basic sciences.

Throughout your theoretical and practical studies you will develop effective interpersonal skills, including communicative and empathetic abilities. You will also have plenty of opportunities to improve your problem solving and manual handling skills during your clinical placements.

Entry Requirements

HSC Chemistry, either Physics or Biology and Advanced English or equivalent

Clinical Work Experience

We think it is really important to put the theory you learn in the classroom into practice in the workplace. Clinical placements in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy start early in the program, and you will complete over 1,000 hours over the course of your studies.

Clinical experience is undertaken in a variety of health settings, which may include:

• community health centres
• hospital outpatient clinics
• hospital wards
• private practices
• rehabilitation units

The substantial supervised clinical practice you will complete across the physiotherapy degree will include mandatory placements, some of which will be in rural areas and health settings quite different from the Hunter region.

Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Newcastle has full accreditation awarded by the Australian Physiotherapy Council. Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration with the Australian Practitioner Health Regulation Agency (APHRA).

Students wishing to license as a physiotherapist in Canada should contact the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy for procedures and accreditation procedures. The CAP is the national federation of provincial/territorial regulators in Canada.

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University of Newcastle – Location and Lifestyle

– Location and Lifestyle

Situated on the sunny East Coast of Australia, Newcastle is one of the world’s most beautiful coastal cities – it attracts thousands of international students, every year. It has been ranked as the 5th Most Liveable City In The World by the Lonely Planet Guide (2011). Once you’ve experienced it for yourself, you’ll understand why.

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Accommodation at The Uni of Newcastle Australia

 

 

ACCOMMODATION TYPES AT  THE AUSTRALIA

I am often asked about accommodation and what is available to students and the best type of accommodation to get. The Australia have it explained perfectly! Note, temporary accommodation is a great way to start. Have somewhere to go to when you land and while you attend orientation week etc!

TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION

International students who are intending to live off-campus generally choose to stay somewhere temporarily (approximately 3 – 10 days) while they source more permanent housing. …

Want to live on Campus @ Uni of NewcastleAustralia?

Want to live on campus at the in Australia. Well, you can for a bit cheaper now that they’ve waived the application fee! 

 

The (UoN) has waived the $100 application fee for living on campus. Students can apply now free of charge to be part of our vibrant living environment.

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Today’s blog will contain very little text. I wanted to give you all a break on the Monday before Christmas, I know, I know, I’m too good. So, take a break from reading for today and watch and listen to the great videos we have on our Youtube channel below. You’ll find video’s for individual universities, video’s on their different programs and faculty’s, the university itself and life in the cities and towns surrounding them! …