La Trobe University
Bachelor of Physiotherapy Honours
The Bachelor of Physiotherapy Honours in Biology is offered by La Trobe University.
Program Length: 4 YEARS.
With La Trobe's Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) you'll get a detailed understanding of the human body and develop the practical skills to launch your career in this rewarding and dynamic field of health. At La Trobe, not only will you learn from industry leaders and world-class researchers, you'll experience unique industry opportunities with our broad range of partners.
Start building your practical skills as soon as you start first year and finish your degree with clinical training equivalent to seven months of workplace experience. Graduate work ready and in-demand as a fully-qualified physiotherapist and step into your first job.Throughout the course you'll gain quality hands-on experience with placements at leading hospitals and private practices. You could find yourself in acute hospital units, rehabilitation facilities, community health clinics, private practice, sporting organisations, educational facilities or research centres.CAREER OUTCOMESWith a projected 13,000 job openings over the next 5 years, there is a high demand for physiotherapists in a range of areas.* Graduates can pursue a career in industries such as:* Job Outlook, Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business, 2018.
- Private practice
- Work individually or part of a team of healthcare professionals in a private practice, treating a wide variety of patients.
- Acute and community health centres
- Assess and treat patients to help them recover from surgery, increase mobility and manage chronic conditions.
- Elite sporting organisations
- Work with althetes at all levels to boost performance, prevent injury and aid rehabilitation.
- Rehabilitation services
- Use your physiotherapy skills, interpersonal communication and knowledge of the human body to help patients achieve their goals for recovery.