GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Physiotherapy
University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
The University of Canberra's Master of Physiotherapy is a two-year graduate-entry degree (48 credit points) for people who hold a health science bachelor's degree with a credit average and prior study in musculoskeletal and functional anatomy, exercise physiology and biomechanics.
Clinical education is four five-week full-time placements spanning acute care, rehabilitation and aged care. Placements are full-time only and typically require interstate travel at the student's own cost. The course is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council, and graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a physiotherapist through AHPRA. It suits health graduates, often from exercise or sport science, who want the fastest accredited route into physiotherapy practice rather than a four-year undergraduate degree.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 3 parts
Year 1, Semester 2
3 units- 6447Cardiothoracic Interventions 1 PG
- 11985Musculoskeletal Interventions 1 PG
- 11505Orthopaedic Physiotherapy PG
Year 2, Semester 1
4 units- 12162Advanced Evidence Based Practice G
- 6455Cardiothoracic Interventions 2 PG
- 6453Musculoskeletal Interventions 2 PG
- 6452Neurological Interventions 1 PG
Year 2, Semester 2
4 units- 11553Applied Physiotherapy Skills PG
- 9594Epidemiology and Principles of Research PG
- 6456Neurological Interventions 2 PG
- 11551Physiotherapy Across the Lifespan PG
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
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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
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
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria: . A) a completed bachelor degree in a health science discipline* with a credit or higher average, and . B) degree level studies in musculoskeletal anatomy, advanced functional anatomy, physiology of exercise and biomechanics. . . It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide evidence that they meet the prerequisite degree level study requirements outlined above. You must upload a copy of the unit outlines/course syllabi of the relevant units only from your previous studies that show you meet these requirements with your application. . . Applicants who do not meet the prerequisite requirements are encouraged to apply for entry into the Graduate Certificate of Human Movement 868AA https://www.canberra.edu.au/course/868AA/4 . . * Health science disciplines include exercise physiology, exercise science, exercise and sports science, medical science, biomedical science, health science, human movement, physiotherapy, physical therapy, applied science, human biology, medicine, rehabilitation science, human nutrition, occupational therapy. . . Domestic applicants . Applications from domestic applicants will open annually on the 1st of March in the year of commencement and close on the 30th of April of the same year. To secure a place, applicants must formally accept their offer. Applications may close earlier than 30th of April of the same year if all places are filled. . Packaged places for the Graduate Certificate in Human M
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