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YOUR PATHWAYS TO ALLIED HEALTH Bachelor of Human Movement or Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science + Master of Physiotherapy (Graduate Entry) ⊲ OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Bachelor of Human Movement or Bachelor of Health Science (Public Health) or Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science + Master of Occupational Therapy (Graduate Entry) Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) Bachelor of Human Movement Bachelor of Health Science (Public Health) Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science I WANT TO BE A… UniSA has more than 50 years’ experience in allied health education, offering the widest range of degrees in South Australia. Some of these degrees are in high demand, but we've got a variety of pathways available to help you reach your chosen career. If you don't get into your preferred degree by direct entry, you need to make sure that you like the alternative pathway degree because that's what you'll be studying and using to potentially get the grades to transfer. Ask yourself questions like: Do I have an interest in this area? Do I like the subjects in this degree? Do the career outcomes match my goals? If you need help, contact our Future Student Enquiries Team at All pathways are competitive and not guaranteed due to limited places. HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PATHWAY… 14 15 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES Your tertiary learning and career starts with undergraduate study. Explore our 200+ world-class degrees Learn more about how to apply CONTENTS Physiotherapy 17 Occupational Therapy 18 Clinical Exercise Physiology 19 Podiatry 19 Medical Radiation Science 20 Speech Pathology 23 Human Movement 25 Exercise and Sport Science 29 Health Science (Public Health) 32 Nursing 33 Midwifery 34 Pharmacy 35 Pharmaceutical Science 36 Nutrition and Food Sciences 39 Laboratory Medicine 41 Biomedical Science 41 Outdoor and Environmental Leadership 42 100% online health degrees 42 Published Selection Rank scores are indicative of February 2023 cut-offs. Guaranteed Entry for Year 12 Subject Grades are reflective of the top three, 20-credit Stage 2 Tertiary Admission Subjects (TAS). Students also need to achieve a minimum ATAR of 50 and meet any prerequisites or other eligibility criteria. Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) CRIMINAL HISTORY SCREENING All students studying a health-related discipline who complete a placement or activity where interaction with patients/the public is required as part of their degree, must provide evidence of the following: • A current National Police Certificate (NPC) through SAPOL or their home state police service; and • A current Working With Children Check (WWCC) through the Department of Human Services (DHS). Both of these must be valid for the duration of the student’s degree. The National Police Check will list disclosable court outcomes, which may prevent a student’s involvement in placement opportunities. IMMUNISATION REQUIREMENTS To be eligible for clinical placement, students must be screened and provide evidence of their vaccination status. Immunisation is a mandatory requirement across all healthcare placement providers. Non-compliance with the Health Care Workers Immunisation Policy Directive will prevent students from progressing to a placement. Additional vaccination requirements set by the placement provider may apply. STUDENT REGISTRATION All students enrolled in a degree leading to professional registration must be registered with the relevant national board. The student registration process is completed by the University to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) after enrolment. No fees apply. PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS City East or Whyalla Campus On-campus Intakes: Feb 4 years full-time Placement Prerequisites: none Assumed knowledge: SACE Stage 2 Biology, SACE Stage 2 Physics Preferred pathways: see page 14 UniSA College pathways: Diploma in Health (Allied Health and Human Performance) City East Whyalla SATAC code Program code IHPZ IHPZ Year 12 Selection Rank: guaranteed n/a n/a cut-off 2023 94.00 NEW Year 12 Grades: guaranteed n/a n/a TAFE/VET: guaranteed n/a n/a cut-off 2023 AdvDip AdvDip Part-time study available Graduate with honours and prepare for a career as a registered physiotherapist in just four years. Develop the capability to assess, treat and prevent health conditions, enabling people to lead healthy and functional lives. Focus on various areas of practice, including sports, musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory and neurological conditions. Study courses in human anatomy, human physiology, physiotherapy studies, pharmacology, exercise physiology, and pain sciences. Benefit from more than 45 weeks of practical experience in a range of clinical settings, including our on-campus physiotherapy clinics where you'll learn under the supervision of industry experts. Complete a research stream that focuses on an independent research project, or a professional stream where you'll take part in a group project addressing a real-world challenge. Graduate with a degree accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council and satisfy the academic requirements for registration as a physiotherapist with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia. You'll also be eligible for membership with the Australian Physiotherapy Association. Students will be required to hold a current National Police Certificate and Department of Human Services (DHS) Working With Children Check. See page 16. The Master of Physiotherapy (Graduate Entry) is available for students from other health-related bachelor degrees seeking a pathway into physiotherapy. See page 47. CAREERS Registered physiotherapists can work in a variety of settings, including: Private practice • clinics • sport and exercise services • rehabilitation centres • hospitals • home and community services • disability services • aged care facilities • women's health • paediatric services • research YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) • Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours) • Bachelor of Podiatry • Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) FURTHER STUDY • Graduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy • Master of Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal) • Master of Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy (Sports) • Master of Health Services Management • Master of Research (Health Sciences) DEGREE STRUCTURE FIRST YEAR Human Anatomy 100 Human Physiology 100 Foundations of Health Physiotherapy Studies 100 Human Anatomy 101 Human Physiology 101 Introduction to Evidence Based Practice and Research in Health Sciences Physiotherapy Studies 101 SECOND YEAR Human Anatomy 200 Fundamentals of Pharmacology Physiotherapy Studies 200 Exercise Physiology 1 Neurosciences in Physiotherapy Biopsychosocial Practice Physiotherapy Studies 201 Physiotherapy Practice with Older Adults THIRD YEAR PROFESSIONAL STREAM Applied Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Pain Sciences Advanced Evidence Based Practice Acute Care Rehabilitation FOURTH YEAR Physiotherapy with Children and Families Clinical Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Health Promotion in Physiotherapy B Advanced Physiotherapy Practice B Work Health and Safety Practice Ethics and Communication THIRD YEAR RESEARCH STREAM Applied Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Pain Sciences Health Science Honours Preparation Acute Care Rehabilitation FOURTH YEAR Physiotherapy with Children and Families Work Health and Safety Practice Health Science Honours Thesis Advanced Physiotherapy Practice B Clinical Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy UniSA GUARANTEED ENTRY CALCULATORS Explore your guaranteed entry options using your Year 12 subject grades, Selection Rank or TAFE/VET qualification. ALLIED HEALTH REGIONAL STUDY AVAILABLE You can now study a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) at our Whyalla Campus. SATAC code: 16 1716 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)