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The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) program is embedded into years 3 and 4 of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Pass) program. To be eligible to apply for admission to the Honours program, a student must have completed 160 cp from years 1 and 2 of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy pass degree, with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.50. Meritorious students may apply to undertake Honours in the third and fourth years of the course, subject to meeting the admission requirements.
Determination of students who meet the requirements to enrol in the Honours program, and will be offered a place, is the responsibility of the undergraduate course coordinator in collaboration with the Head of School.
Honours students undertake a research-based project over two years, many of which go on to be published. The Honours program equips students with the necessary training and experience to pursue further research study and supports students to develop in-demand industry skills. Honours graduates may be eligible to undertake a Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy.
Check the relevant handbook for details of the Honours program
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Dopper A, Steele M, Bogossian F, Hough J. High flow nasal cannula for respiratory support in term infants. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2023, Issue 8. Art. No.: CD011010. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD011010.pub2. https://www.cochrane.org/CD011010/NEONATAL_high-flow-nasal-cannula-oxygen-therapy-respiratory-support-term-infants
Hillig, T., Ma, H., & Dorsch, S. (2019). Goal-oriented instructions increase the intensity of practice in stroke rehabilitation compared with non-specific instructions: a within-participant, repeated measures experimental study. Journal of Physiotherapy, 65(2), 95-98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2019.02.007
Holland, S. A., Wellwood, I., & Kuys, S. (2024). Effect of abnormal body weight on mortality and functional recovery in adults after stroke: An umbrella review. International Journal of Stroke: official journal of the International Stroke Society, 19(4), 397-405. https://doi.org/10.1177/17474930231212972
Reid, S. A., Farbenblum, J., & McLeod, S. (2022). Do physical interventions improve outcomes following concussion: a systematic review and meta-analysis?. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 56(5), 292-298. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2020-103470
If you have any other questions in relation to completing an Honours degree, please contact Associate Professor Ian Wellwood, Physiotherapy Honours Course Coordinator via email: ian.wellwood@acu.edu.au
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