Australian Catholic University

Entry requirements

• There are no mandated entry requirements.

a. Bachelor degree or higher in Physiotherapy and:

• hold current registration with the required Authority in Australia, or Registration Authority in country of current practice; and
• have a minimum of 2 years clinical experience as a physiotherapist post-graduation (including minimum 1 year in musculoskeletal or sports areas).

OR

b. ACU’s Graduate Certificate in Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy

a. Bachelor degree or higher in Physiotherapy and:

• hold current registration with the required Authority in Australia, or Registration Authority in country of current practice; and
• have a minimum of 2 years clinical experience as a physiotherapist post-graduation (including minimum 1 year in musculoskeletal or sports areas).

OR

b. ACU’s Graduate Certificate in Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy

English language requirements

• Academic IELTS; or IELTS indicator online test: Overall score: 7.0. Individual score of 6.5 in all tests
• PTE Academic: 65 with a minimum of 58 in all four communicative skills
• TOEFL: Internet based total of 94: minimum 24 writing, 20 speaking and listening and 19 in reading
• CAE: Overall CAE score 185, Minimum score of 176 in all tests
• ACU English Language test; or ACU EAP: A (75-100%)

OR

Demonstrated current registration with an accredited body that has an English language requirement equivalent to, or higher than, the standards required by the University. Recognised registrations include:

• Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration other than Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Health Practice registration;
• Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) Teacher registration;
• Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) Teacher registration; and
• NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Teacher registration.

OR

At least one full-time year of study of an Australian secondary or tertiary qualification at AQF Diploma level or higher, and completed no earlier than five years prior to the commencement of the course of study to which the student seeks admission;

OR

Demonstrated successful completion of at least one full-time year of study of an overseas qualification equivalent to an Australian secondary or tertiary qualification at AQF Diploma level or higher, where the medium of study was English, and completed no earlier than five years prior to the commencement of the course of study to which the student seeks admission.