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Graduate Certificate in Clinical Physiotherapy
Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Physiotherapy at Curtin University is a short postgraduate qualification within the Master of Clinical Physiotherapy, which examines theories and practical techniques across continence and pelvic health, musculoskeletal physiotherapy or sports physiotherapy. It is designed for practising physiotherapists advancing their clinical expertise. Graduates strengthen their specialist physiotherapy practice. Indicative international tuition is around 55,700 Australian dollars per year.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- This Graduate Certificate is an exit-only award for the Master of Clinical Physiotherapy
- recognising students who choose not to continue in the full Master's course. It comprises 100 credits (4 units) selected from the Master's shared first-year unit pool
- which includes Lifespan Health
- Foundations of Continence and Pelvic Health
- Advanced Anatomy and Pathology
- Physiotherapy Project Proposal
- Musculoskeletal Science Advanced Competencies 1 and 2
- Sports Rehabilitation Science
- Continence and Pelvic Health Clinics 1
- Advanced Sports Physiotherapy Clinics 1
- and Advanced Musculoskeletal Clinical Competencies 1
- drawn from whichever specialisation stream (continence and pelvic health, musculoskeletal, or sports and exercise physiotherapy) the student was enrolled in
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, assessed against ANMAC's standards.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Requires advanced NMBA endorsement on top of standard registration.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
MidwifeANZSCO 254111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
PhysiotherapistANZSCO 252511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Australian Physiotherapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Physiotherapy Council
Occupational TherapistANZSCO 252411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Occupational Therapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Occupational Therapy Council of Australia
DietitianANZSCO 251111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via a Dietitians Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Dietitians Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
This Graduate Certificate is not a direct-entry award; it is earned only by exiting early from the Master of Clinical Physiotherapy. Entry to the Master requires a Bachelor's degree in physiotherapy (or equivalent) plus at least two years of relevant clinical experience, current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (or eligibility for limited registration for postgraduate training in Australia), and evidence of completion of an approved first aid (CPR) course. Entry to the Master is competitive with limited places, and supplementary information must be submitted with the application.
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