Key information
Start dates
March
Build a career in physiotherapy.
A Bachelor of Allied Health (Physiotherapy) prepares you to assess, treat, and support people with movement and functional challenges. You’ll develop the skills to work across a variety of settings, including hospitals, sports clinics, rehabilitation centres, and private practice, helping individuals of all ages improve mobility, recover from injury, and maintain long-term physical health.
Physiotherapist
Helps people of all ages restore and maintain movement, strength, and physical function. Physiotherapists assess and treat injuries or conditions, develop exercise and rehabilitation programs, and provide strategies to improve mobility, prevent further injury, and support overall health and wellbeing.
Researcher
Designs and conducts studies to expand knowledge in physiotherapy. This role can lead to opportunities in academic research, clinical trials, or community-based projects focused on improving movement, rehabilitation, and physical health outcomes.
Policy advisor
Contributes to the development of policies and programs that influence healthcare, rehabilitation, and community services, advocating for improved access to physiotherapy and better health outcomes for all.
Manager
Oversees physiotherapy teams and services in hospitals, clinics, or community settings, ensuring high-quality, patient-focused care. This role can lead to senior leadership or management positions within healthcare and rehabilitation services.
Project officer
Plans, coordinates, and delivers projects within hospitals, clinics, or community health settings. This role focuses on improving physiotherapy services, implementing rehabilitation programs, and supporting better mobility and health outcomes for clients.
With further postgraduate study and work experience, careers could include:
- Clinical specialist
- Academic lecturer
- Health services manager
- Advanced practice physiotherapist
- Research director
- Policy development leader
- Consultant
- Rehabilitation director
What will you study to start your career in physiotherapy?
This degree is developed with local health networks and accrediting bodies. You’ll learn from physiotherapy experts and industry practitioners in small, student-focused classes. Regional placements let you gain experience while supporting your community.
Accreditation or Professional Recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council and meets the academic requirements for registration as a physiotherapist with the Physiotherapist Board of Australia.
Frequently asked questions.
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Applications for the next intake open in August and are submitted via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).
Each of these courses are available to study at Port Pirie, in the Riverland at Renmark or in Mount Gambier.
No, but knowledge of SACE Stage 2 Biology and Physics or equivalent is recommended, as a foundation to studying human bioscience, anatomy and exercise physiology topics.
Physiotherapy is a growing profession in Australia with strong job demand and expanding opportunities.
According to the National Skills Commission (2024 employment projections for the five years until 2029), employment growth for physiotherapists is 17.6%.
Yes, this course is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council and meets the academic requirements for registration with the Physiotherapist Board of Australia.
According to SEEK, in Australia, the typical salary in Australia is $93k for a physiotherapist.
Yes, students will attend a observational placement in their first year and then clinical placements in their third and fourth year.
- Applications are completed via SATAC
- Visit: satac.edu.au
The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2025. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published
| ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds | ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors | Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 95.20 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 76.17 | 80.42 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 57.75 | 61.00 |
| Applicant background (Semester 1, 2025) | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 44 | 37% |
| Vocational education and training (VET) study | 5 | 4% |
| Work and life experience | <5 | <5 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) | 28 | 24% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) | <5 | <5 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) | 17 | 14% |
| International Students | 18 | 15% |
| All students | 118 | 100% |
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