Master of Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy
Overview
Ready to take your physio career to the next level? Help elite athletes recover from injury and support their peak performance. Developed with leading Australian sports physiotherapists, this industry-focused program integrates manual therapy, strength training principles and cutting-edge technology.
You'll gain advanced clinical skills through hands-on learning aligned to global best practice, delivered in a flexible teaching mode designed to suit any lifestyle. Learn the skills required to work with elite teams, such as Olympic, AFL and AFLW athletes, or in advanced sports private practice.
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Upgrade your skills
- Strength training principles
- Exercise prescription
- Manual therapy techniques
- Injury prevention and management
- Athletic performance monitoring
- Advanced clinical practice
Stretch your career further
- Sports physiotherapist
- Head team physiotherapist
- Club physiotherapist
- Sports medicine manager
Key codes
International student visa
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Why Swinburne?
Rated top 20% of Australian universities for PG Overall Experience
92.9% of PG graduates found full-time employment after graduating
Rated top 20% of Australian universities for PG Teaching Quality
Awarded 5-stars for PG teaching quality (overall)
Qualifications
Successful completion of one of the following from a recognised higher education institution:
- a bachelor with honours degree
- a Graduate Entry Master degree in Physiotherapy
- a Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT).
Work experience
A minimum of 12 months full-time (or equivalent) physiotherapy practice in a relevant field following the completion of the professional entry level qualification.
Other requirements
Applicants must have met the eligibility requirements for registration as a physiotherapist or limited registration under supervision with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Admission requirements
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.
Informed choices
Swinburne supports students to make informed choices when applying for and enrolling in courses.
The informed choices statement for this course provides information about the inherent requirements of physiotherapy. This information is intended to assist you to choose whether you can successfully participate in and complete a course.
Credit transfer
Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Finding your fit
At Swinburne, we recognise that not one size fits all. If this course doesn’t meet all your study criteria, check out these alternatives.
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Master of Dietetics
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Master of Occupational Therapy
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Master of Physiotherapy
How credit points work
Successful completion of the Master of Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy requires students to complete units of study to the value of 100 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
Your units
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Core units | |
|
Advanced Anatomy and Pathophysiology
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
PHT70006 |
|
Strength and Conditioning for Physiotherapists
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
PHT70007 |
|
Professional Practice
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
PHT80006 |
|
Advanced Physiotherapy Practice 1
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
PHT80007 |
|
Advanced Physiotherapy Practice 2
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
PHT80008 |
|
Integrated Care
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
PHT80009 |
|
Clinical Reasoning
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
PHT80010 |
|
Technology in Advanced Practice
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
PHT80011 |
Tuition fees
We're in the process of finalising fees for 2027 enrolments. Please check back in October 2026 for the latest updates.
Fees are estimates only
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2026 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.
Fees are estimates only
The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year, based on a standard study load per year. Fees are assessed according to actual study load each semester, with variations to study load resulting in tuition fee adjustments. These fees generally include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and are subject to annual review. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.
How do I pay my fees?
FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible full-fee paying higher education students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. The Commonwealth Government pays the amount of the loan directly to Swinburne.
International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.
To pay your fees:
- log in to My Finances
- check your Australian bank account details are correct
- check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe
- pay using your preferred payment method.
Eligibility for FEE-HELP
You’re eligible for a FEE-HELP loan if you are studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or UniLink or OUA course at Swinburne, and you:
- are an Australian citizen doing at least one unit of your course in Australia; or
- hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia for the duration of your course; or
- hold a New Zealand Special Category visa and meet the special eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens
- are undertaking bridging study for overseas trained professionals and will be living in Australia for the duration of this study
- have not exceeded the new combined Help Loan limit.
The HELP limit is the maximum amount you can borrow from the government in your lifetime towards your education costs. It is fixed and cannot be topped up.
Student services and amenities fee
This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
The fee shown in the capped amount for 2026.
This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown is the capped amount for 2026.
Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$373.00
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$373.00
Scholarships
Scholarship applications for 2026 are open. Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals.
Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.
When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 20 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.
Apply through an agent
Most international students use an education agent to help them through the application process. Swinburne has agents all over the world that can help you with your application to study. Search for a Swinburne representative in your country. If your country is not listed, please contact us.
Apply directly
Ready to take on a new challenge and reach your academic goals? If you already know which course you want to study and understand the entry requirements, what are you waiting for? Apply online!