Investigate the physical, structural and physiological aspects of the human form and movement. You will learn to prevent, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate injuries and disabilities using hands-on treatment, prescriptive exercise and lifestyle advice. In this course, you will undertake a combination of theoretical, practical and clinical subjects. Your first year of the course is interprofessional and is taken with other health sciences students. You will learn foundational skills critical to physiotherapy. The following years will be devoted to a more intensive study of the musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiopulmonary areas. You will develop practical skills in laboratory classes and under clinical supervision at hospitals and community settings. You will become familiar with acute and long-term case management, and may take placements in rural and remote healthcare settings. Why study Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) More than 60 years experience underpins Curtin's internationally recognised, challenging, yet very rewarding physiotherapy program. The course is taught by highly qualified staff with excellent clinical and research capabilities, in purpose-built facilities. Professional recognition Professional memberships: Australian Physiotherapy Association Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Professional Registration On graduating you are eligible to apply for registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia and membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association. You may also apply for registration in New Zealand. To work in the US, UK or Canada, you will need to provide details of your program of studies to the relevant bodies and you may be required to sit a licensing examination. Career opportunities Physiotherapists may work in sports organisations, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, industry, long-term rehabilitation centres, local community practice, education, health management or research. There are also opportunities for physiotherapists to work as researchers, advisors or consultants in educational, industrial or government institutions. Physiotherapist