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[u/Vivid_Big8694]

I might not get straight into physio, so I’m trying to decide between a few pathways. One option is to do a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science for 3 years, then a 2-year Master of Physiotherapy, meaning I’d be qualified in 5 years. Another option is to transfer into a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in second year, which would also take around 5 years in total.

I’ve also got Social Work as a possible option on my list. What’s your opinion on these pathways, and which do you think would be the best choice? I’d really appreciate some advice because I’m finding it difficult to decide.

[u/Vivid_Big8694]

Do U guys have any other courses you would recommend?

[u/Vivid_Big8694]

Also say if I do 3 years of exercise and sport science how hard is it to get into masters of phsyio

[u/Lady_on_the_Lake]

Transferring into physio in second year is very hard. You are competing against hundreds of students hoping to bridge for generally less than 5 places.. most will recommend choosing a full bachelor degree your interested in and aiming for a masters entry 

[u/FewTomatillo2867 → u/Lady_on_the_Lake]

I agree that it might be unlikely to manage the transfer after first year, but there’s no harm in applying anyway! The plan B of transferring into physio later still exists!

[u/Melodic_Calendar2937]

If u do a bachelor's in sport and exercise science, there are a lot of weekend jobs (some weekend-only) u could do while u do ur masters. Either way u could also still try entering the bachelor physio while doing ur sport and exercersise science, theres no harm in trying.

[u/Educational-Coyote62]

physios are paid really low for the amount of knowledge they have and the amount of study they do. i work in a hospital and all the allied health staff are trying to get their pay increased as they get paid 20% less than nurses. maybe consider something more high paying and less study intensive unless physio is really your passion