Physiotherapy - M3002
Get the best physiotherapy training and equip yourself to flourish in one of the most versatile and in-demand of the healthcare professions, with the Monash Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours).
This course gives you a high-quality academic education, intensive training in relevant clinical environments, and the chance to study with expert physiotherapists and leading researchers.
You will acquire the knowledge and skills you need to practice as a physiotherapist, using exercise, movement analysis, manual therapy and specialist techniques to restore, improve and promote health.
The course will prepare you for a range of career opportunities, working independently or as part of a team of healthcare professionals.
The focus of the early part of the course is on the conditions for which people typically seek physiotherapy. You will study biomedical and behavioural sciences ranging over Anatomy, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychology, Radiology and Sociology. In doing so, you'll lay the foundations for physiotherapy practice and research, using a problem-based and patient-centred approach to learning.
In the later years you move to the clinical setting, where your knowledge and skills are put to practice in the delivery of physiotherapy services under the supervision of experienced physiotherapists. This clinical education may occur in a diversity of settings, including metropolitan and rural health services.
Your skills will be developed through small-group learning, with some time each semester spent working with students enrolled in other health-science courses (e.g. occupational therapy, nursing, paramedic practice, medical imaging, nutrition and dietetics, social work) enabling you to experience interdisciplinary service delivery and inter-professional education.
You will learn from highly trained and experienced physiotherapists who are skilled in education and research, and gain exposure to areas in which you could later specialise, such as cardiorespiratory, gerontology, paediatrics, neurology or musculoskeletal care.
Once registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia, you'll be on your way to a challenging and rewarding career working in public and private hospitals, health centres, sports medicine clinics, maternity hospitals, rehabilitation centres, aged-care facilities and private practices, as well as in health promotion, education, management and research.
At a glance
Subject prerequisites
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Course Details
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Discover Monash: Physiotherapy
Watch this video to find out more about our Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours).
A patient's journey
Physiotherapists play an important role in recovery from illness or injury. But it takes a whole team of different health professions working together to get the best outcomes for patients.
Physiotherapy at 15 years
Physiotherapy is celebrating its fifteenth year and has achieved impressive teaching and research results in that relatively short time.
Learning through doing
“I’ve loved every aspect of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy. The course combines learning through lectures with more practical, hands-on classes. We are able to apply what we learn in lectures to real-life physiotherapy-related situations.” Isabella, Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Make change with Monash
Monash physiotherapy graduates like Glenn are changing the world. Find out how Glenn made his dream career of becoming a physiotherapist a reality.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
There are many ways to be considered for entry to a Monash University degree depending on your educational background and history. The below options reflect the academic requirements for the different applicant categories (or the highest level of education previously completed) to be considered for this Monash course. All applicants must satisfy equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites or equivalent tertiary units including the English language requirements.
Qualifications
Equivalent Australian Year 12
Completing Year 12 in the Current Year or within the Last 2 Years
Applicants with Recent Secondary Education
Started or Completed a TAFE Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma
Applicants with VET Study
Started or Completed a Bachelor Degree
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Finished Year 12 More than 3 Years Ago with No Further Study
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Alternative qualifications and prerequisites
For other domestic and international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course based on your prior studies, use the study credit and admissions eligibility search.
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Extra Requirements
Additional information
Applicants must be 18 years of age by the start of the second year of the course to meet the mandatory requirements for clinical placements. Underage applicants who can not meet this requirement are not eligible for an offer. Please refer to the mandatory compliance web page for additional information.
Extra requirements for all applicants:
National Police Check, Working With Children Check, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening check & Immunisation: Successful applicants must satisfy the immunisation requirements specified by the Faculty, complete Working With Children Check, a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening check and a National Police Check each year before undertaking clinical placements and hold a valid Working with Children Check. Failure to hold satisfactory checks may result in students being unable to complete this course.
Information regarding the full requirements is available at Mandatory compliance (monash.edu/medicine/study/student-services/mandatory-compliance)
Inherent requirements
To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements.
Find out more about inherent requirements for this course.
The course develops through five themes that combine to underpin physiotherapy practice.
A. Personal and professional development
B. Population society and health
C. Fundamental knowledge for the health sciences
D. Applied practice
E. Research
Making the application
Future students
Note: Please make sure you read the extra requirements before you apply.
Semester one (February)
Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
The average annual student contribution amount for 2025 is:
A$9,314
Note: see information on how fees are calculated.
Fee assistance
As a Commonwealth supported student, you may be able to either:
- pay all of your student contribution upfront, or
- defer payment through the HECS HELP loan scheme.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other fees
The Student Services and Amenities Fee applies to some students each calendar year.