FAQs - Physiotherapy

FAQs - transferring into Physiotherapy

Can I transfer to IBPZ Bachelor of Physiotherapy from my program? You can attempt to transfer from another tertiary course through SATAC. For student's who have completed one year or less of tertiary study selection is based on the best of the TER/ATAR or Grade point average (GPA). For those students who have completed more than one year of tertiary studies, selection is based on the GPA. For more information on transfer go to the Special Entry page on the Future Students website. Please note: This is very competitive, even students with a high ATAR or GPA may not be successful as it depends on the demand of the program which has traditionally been very high. Students that are successful in transferring usually have a high GPA. The number of tertiary transfers varies from year to year, but some allocation is made each year for this. What is the minimum number of units I have to do before I attempt to transfer in? You have to have studied 18 units. Is there a mid year intake for the Bachelor of Physiotherapy? There is no mid year transfer or mid year entry into the Bachelor of Physiotherapy. What if I apply for a tertiary transfer through SATAC and I don't get offered a place? You can aim to achieve a higher Grade Point Average (GPA) and then try to transfer again or you can look at the Master of Physiotherapy Graduate Entry program. Is there a mid year intake for the Bachelor of Physiotherapy? There is no mid year transfer or mid year entry into the Bachelor of Physiotherapy.

FAQs - Master of Physiotherapy

General information on the physiotherapy program can be found here.. This FAQ deals with entry and entry requirements into the program. How do I apply? Applications to this program are via UniSA's Apply Online portal. When do applications close? Check SATAC for closing dates. What are the entry requirements? Applicants are required to have: Completed a recognised higher education program at Bachelor's degree level or higher from a recognised higher education institution (the award must have been conferred within the past 10 years); AND

A Grade Point Average (GPA) equal to or greater than 5 (credit average) in the program; AND Successfully completed the following from a recognised University: A course of Research Methodology of one study period's duration or equivalent; and A course of Communication or Group Work of one study periods duration or greater; and 9 units of courses of Human Anatomy completed with at least a credit level (65%).The course(s) must explicitly include detailed Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Neuroanatomy and some Systems Anatomy; and 9 units of courses of Human Physiology with least a credit level (65%).The course must explicitly include 30 hours of Human Musculoskeletal Physiology.

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What is a GPA? A GPA (grade point average) is the calculation of a student's average performance in completed units within a program. How is a GPA calculated? Read the information at this link to assist understanding how your GPA is calculated: http://www.unisa.edu.au/campuscentral/faq/academic %20review/faq/acadrev_faq03.asp My GPA is 4.90 (or similar) can I still apply? No you cant apply. You must have GPA of 5.0 or above. If I have a GPA of 5.0 am I guaranteed a place? Unfortunately not guaranteed, but you will have a good chance. It will depend on the GPA of other applicants. You will be ranked as per this ranking form: http://www.unisa.edu.au/hls/What_we_do/Programs_and_Courses/Physiotherapy/Docu ments/IMPE-RankingProcesses2010.pdf If I do a course at Adelaide Uni to fulfil the requirements and I get a HD can I use the GPA to help me in? No it will not go toward your GPA. I have studied post graduate studies as well as a bachelor is my application based on my Bachlelor or Post grad GPA? If a post graduate program has been completed then this GPA would be considered. What courses can I use for the research methodology? There is a range of courses listed here that do and do not meet the requirements for research methodology. http://www.unisa.edu.au/hls/What_we_do/Programs_and_Courses/Physiotherapy/Docu ments/IMPE_PrerequisiteCourses_20100817.pdf

Please have a read of these courses. If the courses you have not studied are not listed here then please contact healthstudy@unisa.edu.au Our recommended course is Evidence Based Practice 1 fro 2011. Prior to this it was Statistics and Research Methods. A pass level is sufficient for the entry criteria. What courses can I use for Group work? There is a range of courses listed here that do and do not meet the requirements for Group Dynamics: http://www.unisa.edu.au/hls/What_we_do/Programs_and_Courses/Physiotherapy/Docu ments/IMPE_PrerequisiteCourses_20100817.pdf Please have a read of these courses. If the courses you have not studied are not listed here then please contact healthstudy@unisa.edu.au Our recommended course however is Group Dynamics. A pass level is sufficient for the entry criteria. What courses can I use for Anatomy? There is a range of courses listed here that do and do not meet the requirements Anatomy: http://www.unisa.edu.au/hls/What_we_do/Programs_and_Courses/Physiotherapy/Docu ments/IMPE_PrerequisiteCourses_20100817.pdf Please have a read of these courses. If the courses you have not studied are not listed here then please contact healthstudy@unisa.edu.au Our recommended courses however are: Human Anatomy 101* AND Neuroscience.. Note, from 2012 this course will be known as Anatomy 200. *Please note there is a prerequisite for Human Anatomy 101: Human Anatomy 100. Any pass grade is OK for Human Anatomy 100. Remember you must get a credit or above for these courses to cover the entry criteria. What courses can I use for Human Physiology? There is a range of courses listed here that do and do not meet the requirements human physiology: http://www.unisa.edu.au/hls/What_we_do/Programs_and_Courses/Physiotherapy/Docu ments/IMPE_PrerequisiteCourses_20100817.pdf Please have a read of these courses. If the courses you have not studied are not listed here then please contact healthstudy@unisa.edu.au Our recommended courses however are: Human Physiology 100 AND Human Physiology 101 Remember you must get a credit or above for these courses to cover the entry criteria. If I am studying Bachelor of Health Sciences what is the best way to get the above courses done? Complete the Bachelor of Health Sciences and choose the Allied Health Minor which is made up of the following courses: HLTH 1017 Group Dynamics, BIOL 1050 Human Physiology 101, HLTH 1030 Human Anatomy 101 and REHB 2010 Neuroscience.

I didnt get a credit grade for Human Anatomy or Human Physiology courses - what can I do? You will not meet the entry criteria without a credit grade for these courses. If you are a UniSA student you can not redo the course at UniSA but you could enrol at another university. You will have to study harder and get a credit grade. Please remember that your grade will not be counted towards your GPA. I only got a pass for both Statistics and Group Work? Yes this is fine you just have to pass you do not need a credit for this. I got a P1 for a Anatomy / Human Physiology course. Will this be enough? No you must get a credit for all anatomy and HP courses. Ive finished my bachelor program and meet all the requirements except for one course. Can I apply and get a conditional offer if I have met all the other requirements? There will be no conditional offers from 2012. How many people do you take each year in the Master of Physiotherapy? 20 places. Generally 19 domestic students and 1 international student. How many applications do you get into the Masters? Around 80 100 applications each year, most of whom do not fulfil the requirements. Do students come from other universities or just UniSA? Our students come from various universities our students are anyone that can fulfil the requirements of the program. How are the offers ranked? There is a ranking process and that process is covered here: http://www.unisa.edu.au/hls/What_we_do/Programs_and_Courses/Physiotherapy/Docu ments/IMPE-RankingProcesses2010.pdf What GPA does Honours give you? Honours (1st class) - GPA 7 and Honours (2nd class) - GPA 6 Ive still got more questions, where do I direct them? Please email: Healthstudy@unisa.edu.au