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.
Due to limited capacity, students will be unable to defer their place in this course.
Duration
2 years full-time
Intakes
Hawthorn (Semester 2) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Full-time
2023 Start Dates
2024 Start Dates
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
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, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
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.
Graduate skills
- capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
- entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
- effective and ethical in work and community situations
- adaptable and able to manage change
- aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing.
Pathways and scholarships
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
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.
Entry requirements
- a completed bachelor degree in a health science discipline*, and
- tertiary level studies in human musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology.
- 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
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.