Becoming a physiotherapist in Australia involves undertaking a 4 year bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy or Applied Science (Physiotherapy) at one of the tertiary institutions offering such a program. Upon completion, graduates are usually eligible to apply for registration with the Physiotherapists Registration Board in the State in which they wish to practise. The four years of study involve theory, practical, and clinical components, giving students a firm knowledge of the body, injury and healing processes, and treatment techniques. The first years of the course are predominantly theory and practical based, while later on students undertake clinical placements in hospitals, practices, and other settings. Most subjects in the first years will have both a theoretical and practical component. The theory will usually come in the form of lectures or tutorials, and provide much of the required information, while practical classes allow students to practise methods for themselves or see applications of the theory in a real world situation. The final years become more specific, with subjects devoted to the major different clinical areas of physiotherapy, including cardiothoracic, musculoskeletal, neurological, paediatrics, gerontology. Students will undertake placements at different health care centres, including acute hospitals, private practice, community health centres or rehabilitation hospitals. For more information on entry requirements for each physiotherapy course in Australia, contact the individual university websites below. Australian Schools of Physiotherapy   New South Wales Charles Sturt University The University of Sydney The University of Newcastle Victoria La Trobe University The University of Melbourne Queensland Griffith University The University of Queensland South Australia University of South Australia Western Australia Curtin University of Technology The University of Notre Dame

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