This degree will teach you how to assess, diagnose and treat people with movement problems caused by a wide variety of joint, muscle and nerve disorders. You will also learn how to help people avoid injuries and maintain a fit and healthy body. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as physiotherapists with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia. Physiotherapists use a range of drug-free techniques to treat and prevent injuries. In addition to the high-profile sports side of physiotherapy, graduates also practise in roles that contribute significantly to the wider community. For instance, physiotherapy is applied in the management of a wide variety of conditions, including neurological illness such as stroke and Parkinson's disease, movement disorders in children, rehabilitation after major injury, and recovery following surgery and childbirth. It also plays a central role in the management and prevention of chronic conditions such as asthma. They use a range of drug-free techniques to treat and prevent injuries, and assist their clients to maintain fit and healthy bodies.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) are qualified to work as physiotherapists. There are a diverse range of career options available in both the public and private sectors, in settings such as health care organisations, sports, schools and community, and private practices. Some graduates work in health education and promotion to specific groups.