Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) (Honours)
at Curtin University, Western Australia.
A four-year physiotherapy honours degree at Curtin Perth, accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council; its lowest selection rank has been about 94 for three intakes (minimum 90.00). The prerequisite is one science ATAR course; Physical Education Studies and Health Studies are desirable.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the Curtin Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) (Honours) for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 94.10 | tisc.edu.au |
| 2025 | 93.80 | tisc.edu.au |
| 2024 | 94.00 | tisc.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through TISC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
Students learn to prevent, treat and manage physical injuries and musculoskeletal conditions in people of all ages, including acute and chronic conditions and disabilities. The integrated honours qualification prepares graduates to start work as physiotherapists or continue into research.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as registered physiotherapists in Perth tertiary hospitals (Sir Charles Gairdner, Royal Perth, Fiona Stanley) and WA Country Health Service after AHPRA registration.
- Common destinations include hospital graduate rotational programs, private musculoskeletal practice, sports physiotherapy and aged-care providers.
- Many alumni pursue clinical specialisation, become titled physiotherapists or move into research roles within Curtin's enable Institute and the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
Professional accreditation
- Australian Physiotherapy Council
Typical first jobs
- Graduate physiotherapist in WA public hospital rotations
- Private-practice musculoskeletal physiotherapist
- Sports physiotherapist with clubs and clinics
- Rural and remote physiotherapist with WA Country Health Service
- Aged-care or community-rehabilitation physiotherapist
- Neurological or cardiorespiratory rehabilitation roles
- Occupational or workplace physiotherapist
Graduate starting salary
$62,000 - $70,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates can apply for registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia and work in hospitals, private practice, sport and community health, or continue into research.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students strong in biology who enjoy hands-on, physical work
- People who like movement, sport, anatomy and rehabilitation
- Confident communicators who can coach and motivate patients
- Students happy with high contact hours and demanding placement
- Those committed to a regulated, patient-facing profession
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting a research-only or office-bound career
- People uncomfortable with close physical, hands-on contact
- Those who dislike anatomy and exam-heavy science study
- Students unable to meet AHPRA fitness and placement requirements
Careers this leads to
Australian career pathways that name this Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) (Honours) as an entry route. Each page shows uni, TAFE and apprenticeship alternatives.
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Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Curtin University website and on TISC before applying.