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Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)

Course rules

 

Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes


Code Course and stream title

SH137

Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)

SH138

Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)(Honours)

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for these courses is full time only.

3 Admission to candidature

Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule.

4 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for these courses are set out in the Faculty of Health Sciences Table of units of study for the Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy).
(2)
To qualify for the award of the pass degree, a candidate must successfully complete 192 credit points of core units of study.

5 Requirements for the Honours degree

(1)
Honours is available to meritorious students who complete an alternative set of units of study in the final year of the program. Admission to the honours program is by permission of the program coordinator after the completion of the first semester of the second year. Admission requires a credit or higher average without any fail grades in units of study completed to that point.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the honours degree a candidate must complete the requirements for the pass degree but include the alternative 12 credit point unit of study listed in the Honours pathway section of the Physiotherapy Table of units of study.

6 Award of the degree

(1)
The Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) is awarded at either Pass or Honours level. The honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class according to the rules specified in the Resolutions of the Faculty of Health Sciences.
(2)
Candidates for the award of the Honours degree who do not meet the requirements, but who have otherwise satisfied the course requirements, will be awarded the pass degree.

7 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that the requirements are completed by 1 January, 2016. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.

Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) Pass

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session
Course code SH137: Pass course; full-time, 4 years

Year 1

Semester 1
BIOS1168
Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy A
6    N BIOS1136, BIOS1159, BIOS5090
Semester 1
Semester 2
BIOS1170
Body Systems: Structure and Function
6    A BIOS1167 Human Cell Biology or any Junior Biology unit of study
N BIOS1127, BIOS1133, BIOS2098, BIOS2099
Semester 1
Semester 2
EXSS1018
Biomechanics of Human Movement
6    A HSC mathematics
Semester 1
HSBH1003
Health, Behaviour and Society
6    N BACH1130, BACH1132, BACH1133, BACH1134, BACH1161
Semester 1
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
BIOS1169
Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy B
6    P BIOS1136 or BIOS1168 or BIOS1159
N BIOS1139, BIOS1144, BIOS1160
Semester 1
Semester 2
BIOS1171
Neuroscience
6    N BIOS1137, BIOS2103
Semester 1
Semester 2
EXSS1029
Muscle Mechanics and Training
6      Semester 2
HSBH1007
Health Science and Research
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Year 2

Semester 1
EXSS2025
Motor Control and Learning
6    A BIOS1171
Semester 1
Semester 2
EXSS2027
Exercise Physiology for Clinicians
6    A EXSS1032, BIOS1170
Semester 1
Summer Main
PHTY2052
Clinical Observation and Measurement
6    P BIOS1168 , BIOS1169, EXSS1018
C PHTY2053
Semester 1
PHTY2053
Physiotherapy Evidence and Practice
6    P HSBH1003 , HSBH1007
C PHTY2052
Semester 1
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
PHTY2054
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy A
6    P BIOS1168, BIOS1169, EXSS1029, PHTY2052, PHTY2053
C PHTY2055
Semester 2
PHTY2055
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy B
6    P BIOS1168, BIOS1169, EXSS1029, PHTY2052, PHTY2053
C PHTY2054
Semester 2
PHTY2056
Neurological Physiotherapy A
6    P BIOS1171, EXSS1029, EXSS2025
C PHTY2052 , PHTY2053
Semester 2
PHTY2057
Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy A
6    P BIOS1170, EXSS2027, PHTY2052, PHTY2053
Semester 2
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Year 3

Semester 1
PHTY3068
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy C
6    P PHTY2054, PHTY2055
C PHTY3069, PHTY3070
Semester 1
PHTY3069
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy D
6    P PHTY2054, PHTY2055
C PHTY3068, PHTY3070
Semester 1
PHTY3070
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy E
6    P PHTY2054, PHTY2055
C PHTY3068, PHTY3069
Semester 1
PHTY3071
Neurological & Cardiopulmonary Physio A
6    P PHTY2056, PHTY2057
Semester 1
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
PHTY3072
Physiotherapy Practicum A
6    P PHTY2052, PHTY2053, PHTY2054, PHTY2055, PHTY2056, PHTY2057, PHTY3068, PHTY3069, PHTY3071

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int November,
Department permission required for enrolment in the following session: Int November
Int August
Int November
PHTY3073
Physiotherapy Practicum B
6    P PHTY2052, PHTY2053, PHTY2054, PHTY2055, PHTY2056, PHTY2057, PHTY3068, PHTY3069, PHTY3071

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int November,
Department permission required for enrolment in the following session: Int November
Int November
Int Sept
PHTY3074
Physiotherapy Practicum C
6    P PHTY2052, PHTY2053, PHTY2054, PHTY2055, PHTY2056, PHTY2057, PHTY3068, PHTY3069, PHTY3071

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int November,
Department permission required for enrolment in the following session: Int November
Int November
Int October
PHTY3075
Interprofessional & Reflective Practice
6    C PHTY3072, PHTY3073, PHTY3074
Semester 2
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Year 4

Semester 1
PHTY4110
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy F
6    P PHTY3068, PHTY3069 and PHTY3070


Students may be required to participate in practical sessions during which they will act as patients for other students. Practical techniques may include manipulation. Students will be invited to provide informed consent when acting as patients for other students. Students will be provided with a questionnaire to complete prior to manipulation classes to screen for risk factors for adverse events.
Semester 1
PHTY4111
Neurological & Cardiopulmonary Physio B
6    P PHTY2056, PHTY2057, PHTY3071,PHTY3072
Semester 1
PHTY4112
Physiotherapy Practicum D
6    P PHTY2052, PHTY2053,PHTY3069, PHTY3070, PHTY3071
C PHTY4110, PHTY4111

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int February,

Int April
Int February
Int May
PHTY4113
Physiotherapy Practicum E
6    P PHTY2052, PHTY2053, PHTY3069, PHTY3070, PHTY3071
C PHTY4110, PHTY4111

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int April,

Int April
Int June
Int May
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
PHTY4114
Physiotherapy in Childhood
6    P PHTY4110, PHTY4111
C PHTY4112, PHTY4113
Semester 2
PHTY4115
Physiotherapy in Preventative Healthcare
6    A Pre-clinical musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiopulmonary physiotherapy curriculum
P PHTY3072, PHTY3073, PHTY3074, PHTY3075
C PHTY4112, PHTY4113
Semester 2
PHTY4116
Exercise as Physiotherapy in Health Care
6    P PHTY3072, PHTY3073, PHTY3074, PHTY3075
C PHTY4112, PHTY4113
Semester 2
PHTY4117
Physiotherapy Management in Health Care
6    A Pre-clinical musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiopulmonary physiotherapy curriculum
P PHTY3072, PHTY3073, PHTY3074, PHTY3075
C PHTY4112, PHTY4113
Semester 2
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) Honours

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session
Course code SH138: Honours course; full-time, 4 years

Years 1 to 3

As per Pass course

Year 4

Semester 1
As per SH137 Pass course
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
PHTY4114
Physiotherapy in Childhood
6    P PHTY4110, PHTY4111
C PHTY4112, PHTY4113
Semester 2
PHTY4117
Physiotherapy Management in Health Care
6    A Pre-clinical musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiopulmonary physiotherapy curriculum
P PHTY3072, PHTY3073, PHTY3074, PHTY3075
C PHTY4112, PHTY4113
Semester 2
PHTY4118
Honours Dissertation
12      Semester 2
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Clinical education

Information about clinical education is provided at: sydney.edu.au/health_sciences/placements/