Master of Physiotherapy Practice

Master of Physiotherapy Practice

Master degree
24 months
Application deadlines: No deadline
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: A$80
Full-time
Intakes: January 14
International tuition: A$44,600
Domestic tuition: A$41,400

Program overview

Following a preparatory subject in the summer semester (Jan-Feb), in the first semester you will develop clinical reasoning, assessment and treatment skills in the core areas of cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal and neurological physiotherapy across a lifespan. This is followed by 18 months of integrated theory and clinical practice subjects, when you will be primarily located in the clinical environment. The clinical practice and theory subjects extend outside official University semester dates. The course fosters small-group learning to master the practical aspects of physiotherapy practice. You will be given the opportunity to assess and treat patients in hospitals and other clinical settings under the supervision of a qualified clinician.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • IELTS
Academic entry requirement Bachelor's degree completed within the past five years with a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65 percent. Applicants who completed their degree more than 5 years ago may be considered on the basis of postgraduate study and/or relevant work experience. Applicants must also have completed tertiary-level subjects in musculoskeletal anatomy (upper and lower limb, pelvis, spine and thorax, head and neck) and neuroanatomy, physiology (including exercise physiology). Completed tertiary-level subjects in pathophysiology, psychology, pharmacology, evidence-based practice, research methods or statistics, determinants of health, human movement, communication or education are also desirable. English language requirement IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 7.0.

Career opportunities

Physiotherapists are employed in a wide variety of settings, including private practice, general hospitals, rehabilitation centres, community health centres, industrial clinics and specialist centres. Opportunities also exist in physiotherapy education and in research.

Campus location

Melbourne , Australia