Master of Physiotherapy
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
Physiotherapy is one of the fastest-growing and evolving fields in the health industry.
In the Master of Physiotherapy, you’ll be equipped with the skills and knowledge as informed by current and emerging evidence to become a confident, resilient and enterprising physiotherapist.
You’ll gain an authentic experience of working in clinical environments and health care systems through four clinic practice placements and a work immersive program within a community setting. You’ll also undertake units in digital health and technology, business, leadership, and enterprise that will build your capacity for work readiness and empower you to drive innovation in the field.
Self-evaluation and reflection will be encouraged with a ‘Knowing Self’ unit, where you’ll be paired with physiotherapy mentors to help you become an agile, engaged and capable health professional.
The Master of Physiotherapy program is an accredited and approved program by the Australian Physiotherapy Council and is endorsed by the Australian Physiotherapy Board.
Every international student application is considered for a scholarship
Whether you’re living in Australia or overseas, you’re automatically considered for a scholarship of up to 30% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry requirements.
Due to limited capacity, students will be unable to defer their place in this course.
Duration
2 Year/s
Intakes
Hawthorn (Semester 2) - View application and start dates
CRICOS code
098499B
Fees
A$47790 (annual for 2023)*
The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
Industry Partners
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The Physio Co provides physiotherapy services specifically for older Australians
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Kieser Australia is a network of integrated physiotherapy, rehabilitation and strength training centres
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The Austin Health Physiotherapy Department provides clinical physiotherapy services
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Exercise Thought is a physiotherapy practice that serves Lilydale, the Yarra Valley, & three international locations through tele-health.
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Physiotherapy support that really makes a difference.
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A Physiotherapy and Pilates group, passionate about helping people achieve an amazing quality of life. A range of services are offered to suit needs.
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The team at Platinum Physio are committed to helping people lead an active life.
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Hands on treatments and exercise prescription for comprehensive caring treatment.
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Primals purpose lies in giving the best treatment for every individual and getting them back on track with their lives.
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Muscle Joint Bone provide tailor-made solutions that utilise an integrated approach to healthcare.
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Health Dynamix are a family friendly clinic located in East Doncaster.
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Providing treatment techniques and rehabilitation options with the focus being returning to sports and exercise with reduced risks.
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Providing comprehensive Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Performance services to all members of the Bayside community.
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Healthscope is a leading private healthcare provider in Australia with 43 hospitals as well as a market leading international pathology operation in New Zealand
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Back In Motion Health Group aim to empower people to achieve optimal, lifelong physical health through individualised physiotherapy solutions. There are more than 100 locations across Australia and New Zealand.
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Health 2 You provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and physiotherapy services in at-home and community settings
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Physitrack is a digital healthcare company that is a world leader in remote patient engagement
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
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.
Course structure
- fourteen theory units of study (175 credit points)
- four clinical placement units of study (50 credit points)
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Physiotherapy is 100 credit points (normally eight units)
Units of study
PHT60004 Cardiorespiratory Science and Physiotherapy Practice#
PHT70001 Neurosciences and Physiotherapy Practice
PHT70002 Sports, Occupational Health and Rehabilitation
PHT70003 Research, Evidence and Translation
PHT70004 Leadership and Enterprise for Health Professionals*
PHT80001 Complex and Advanced Physiotherapy Practice* ^
PHT80002 Early Life and Specific Populations ^
PHT70005 Community Health Promotion and Chronic Disease ^
PHT80003 Technology and Industry-Partnered Practice
PHT80004 Research and Innovation Project ^ (Capstone)
PHT80005 Health Care Models and Service Delivery * ^
PHT70015 Physiotherapy Clinical Practice B
PHT80015 Physiotherapy Clinical Practice C
PHT80025 Physiotherapy Clinical Practice D ^
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities and course aims and objectives.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives
- critique and apply a systematic evidence based approach to patient-centred management that facilitates sound clinical reasoning and is inclusive of assessment, interpretation, planning, intervention with rationale and evaluation of outcomes across all disciplines of Physiotherapy within the curriculum, and in clinical practice
- apply well-developed independent research skills to critically review literature, apply evidence based practice, design, interpret and analyse findings of contemporary research
- operate effectively within diverse communities demonstrating respect, cultural awareness, sensitive engagement and literacy of community and global health issues
- engage effectively and with impact within teams across a variety of health care settings in inter-professional curriculum and clinical practice
- explore, reflect and develop “Knowing Self” in conjunction with professional mentors across industry to become resilient, confident and adaptable physiotherapists within varying contexts of healthcare
- critique and apply innovations in digital health and technology to support and advance physiotherapy practice and service delivery across healthcare
- critique and apply skills in leadership, management, business and enterprise that are evident of engagement in interdisciplinary problem solving methodologies to innovate, differentiate professional identity and clinical practice.
Pathways and scholarships
- Scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements, English language requirements and course prerequisites.
Course fees
Entry requirements
A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.
- a completed bachelor degree in a health science discipline*, and/or
- tertiary level studies in human musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology.
In addition, applicants are required to have:
- completed their degree in the last 10 years or have undertaken subsequent Postgraduate studies
- obtained a minimum 70% GPA in their last year of study.
- brief video (2 minutes maximum) or written statement answering: “My reason for applying to study Physiotherapy and my potential contribution to the profession is….?
- curriculum vitae outlining work experience and /or community, voluntary work and leadership.
Successful applicants must be able to produce a current Working with Children Check and Police Records Check throughout the duration of the program and will be required to obtain immunisations in line with placement site requirements as well as meet the inherent requirements of the course.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic Module): Overall 7.0 with no individual band below 7 or equivalent measures available at http://www.swinburne.edu.au/study/international/apply/entry-requirements/
Prerequisites
Special requirements
Immunisation
International students must provide an up to date record of all immunisations they have received over their lifetime, translated in English at the time of course commencement. For information on required vaccinations, please visit the Australian Government website.
At course commencement, the Faculty Immunisation form will require completion and signed by an Australian medical practitioner to ensure you are immunised according to the Vaccination for Healthcare Workers standards. Further information will be provided upon course commencement.
Additional immunisations may be required in response to any changes in Government policy or the specific requirements of the organisation you attend for your placements. Any required immunisations or serology tests would be at your own cost.
Police check
A Police check from your country of residence will be required at the time of course commencement.
Students enrolled in this course may be required to apply for and receive an acceptable NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to commencing placement with an NDIS provider. The relevant fee is the responsibility of the student.
Overseas
If you have lived overseas for more than 12 months in the past ten years, you are required to provide a police check from each country you resided in (including an English translation) and/or a statutory declaration stating that you have never been convicted of any crime in another country.
Australia
You will be required to have an annual National Police Record Check to attend placements. Further information about how to apply will be provided at course commencement.
Working with Children Check – all applicants must maintain a current Working with Children Check throughout the duration of the program.
Professional placements
Placements can occur at any time during the course, including during the school holidays, Christmas and Easter holidays. Students need to be available to attend placements at all times during the course. It is advised that holidays are not booked prior to allocation of placements as alternative placements may not be available, therefore impeding progress in the course.
Detailed information will be provided to all students at the commencement of the course.
Once enrolled in the course, all students (with the exception of Master of Dietetics students) are registered with the Australian Heath Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Additional costs
Uniform and equipment will be required to be purchased for use in class and placement.
Some placements will be undertaken in regional locations, students are responsible for costs incurred for travel and accommodation.
How to apply
View the Informed Choices Statement which provides information about essential physical and behavioural abilities needed to perform assessment task and professional placements in Physiotherapy and progress to a career in this field. The information is intended to assist you to choose whether you can successfully participate in and complete a course.
Find out more
Tel: +61 3 9214 8444 (outside Australia)