Unlike when you study through a traditional university, you can enrol you in most of the undergraduate subjects available through our website instantly. Enrol in the subjects you’re interested in, and as soon as your study materials arrive, you can start learning online. As you start completing your subjects, you’ll eventually need to apply to your uni to formally enter your degree. Enrolling in subjects is a great way of becoming eligible and applying successfully. Check out the Registering in this degree section on the degree page you're interested in for more information. Postgraduate subjects are different. Most of them are restricted, meaning you’ll have to apply for entry and be accepted before you can start studying online. You’ll find information about the application process on the postgraduate degree page that you’re interested in. Enrolling is easy. You can enrol online or over the phone with a student advisor .

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There are a lot of reasons to study your course online through us. You can enrol without entry requirements We have a unique open-door policy that makes it possible for everyone to enrol in university study, no matter their academic history. If you don’t meet the entry requirements for a degree, we’ll help you get in through single undergraduate subjects and transition into a qualification from there. You have total control over how you study Upskill without committing to a whole degree upfront. Or enrol in a full degree, but take it a subject at a time. We’ll introduce you to flexible study options you didn’t even know about, so you can fit uni around what matters to you. You’ll graduate with the same qualification as an on-campus student Once you enrol through us, you’ll study online with the university that provides your degree. This means that when you complete your qualification, you’ll graduate with the same degree as on-campus students. We’ll help you navigate the university world Our friendly student advisors will be your guide every step of the enrolment journey. They'll help you compare universities, choose a course, provide documentation and understand your finance options.

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Introduction to Rehabilitation

Extend your healthcare knowledge and restorative care skills in the growing field of rehabilitation. Rehabilitation courses prepare you for clinical, research, and policy work in private and public healthcare.

Considering Australia’s aging population, and that chronic diseases are on the rise, career opportunities will only continue to grow.

Rehabilitation courses are ideal for health sector professionals looking to specialise or re-enter the workforce. Specialisations include rehabilitation counselling and neurological rehabilitation.

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PostgraduateACU-ERS-GCE

Graduate Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries

Add rehab to your health science skillset

Build on your health qualification with sports specialist knowledge. You’ll explore how strength and conditioning can manage injury. Aim for prevention. Write exercise prescriptions for active people and get them moving again.

100% online

6 months full time or part time equivalent

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PostgraduateGRF-RHC-MAS

Master of Rehabilitation Counselling

Understand rehabilitation in theory and practice

Work as a rehabilitation counsellor, perhaps in government, insurance, private or not-for-profit rehabilitation services. Put your theory into practice through fieldwork, and applied counselling and research methods.

Online & on-campus

Approx. 1.5 years full time or part time equivalent

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PostgraduateACU-SEP-MAS

Master of Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy

Keep athletes healthy and safe through your career in sports

Develop the skills you need to work with all athletes, from professionals to community players. Learn how to prevent and rehabilitate sports injuries. Understand sports-adjacent diseases and strategies for improving wellbeing.

Online & on-campus

Approx. 1.5 years full time or part time equivalent

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PostgraduateACU-EXP-MAS

Master of Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy/Master of High Performance Sport

Help athletes reach peak performance

This double degree will advance your skills as a physiotherapist so you can work with professional athletes. Explore how to manage sports-related injuries and illnesses. Learn from industry mentors and access internships within high-performance sports.

Online & on-campus

2 years full time or part time equivalent

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There are a lot of reasons to study your course online through us.
- You can enrol without entry requirements
  We have a unique open-door policy that makes it possible for everyone to enrol in university study, no matter their academic history. If you don’t meet the entry requirements for a degree, we’ll help you get in through single undergraduate subjects and transition into a qualification from there.
- You have total control over how you study
  Upskill without committing to a whole degree upfront. Or enrol in a full degree, but take it a subject at a time. We’ll introduce you to flexible study options you didn’t even know about, so you can fit uni around what matters to you.
- You’ll graduate with the same qualification as an on-campus student
  Once you enrol through us, you’ll study online with the university that provides your degree. This means that when you complete your qualification, you’ll graduate with the same degree as on-campus students.
- We’ll help you navigate the university world
  Our friendly student advisors will be your guide every step of the enrolment journey. They'll help you compare universities, choose a course, provide documentation and understand your finance options.

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Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation helping every Australian to access thousands of university courses.

Over 515,000 students have enrolled in university through us since 1993.

How we can help you

Studying through Open Universities Australia means we take care of the guesswork and administration of university study, so you can focus on learning.

You don't need a strong academic history to go to uni

We make it possible for everyone to start university through single subjects, regardless of ATAR or study experience. These subjects are covered by government loans, and can be used to upskill or gain entry into a qualification.

You have the flexibility to start at multiple points during the year

We’re not restricted by a traditional academic calendar, so you can enrol when it suits your life. You also have total control over how you study. You can scale up (or down) your study load and even pause your course if you need to.

You can rely on us as an unbiased destination for online tertiary education

As a not for profit, we have your best interests at heart. Our advisors are here 7 days a week to guide and support you. It’s our priority to get you qualified with the university of your choice.