GraduateNursing & Health Sciences

Master of Physiotherapy

University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, WA / Sydney, NSW, Australia

About this program

The Master of Physiotherapy at the University of Notre Dame Australia is a 2 year graduate entry degree preparing holders of a relevant Bachelor's degree for registration as physiotherapists, covering the science and clinical practice needed across musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory physiotherapy.

Cost & duration

Duration2 yr
Tuition (international)A$67,000
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

1 term of coursework

  • PHTY5006Fundamentals for Physiotherapy
  • ABOR5000The Silent History
  • PHTY5007Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (Peripheral I)
  • PHTY5008Applied Neuroscience
  • PHTY5009Principles of Clinical Rehabilitation
  • PHTY5010Evidence Based Practice
  • PHTY5011Clinical Education I
  • PHTY5012Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Sciences I
  • PHTY5013Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (Peripheral II)
  • PHTY5014Physiotherapy across the Lifespan I. Year Two: BESC6000 Psychosocial Determinants of Health and Wellbeing
  • PHTY6006Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (Spinal I)
  • PHTY6007Rehabilitation for the Neurosciences
  • PHTY6008Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Sciences II
  • PHTY6009Professional and Complex Issues in Physiotherapy Practice 1
  • PHTY6010Physiotherapy across the Lifespan II
  • PHTY6011and PHTY6012 Clinical Education II and III
  • PHIL6020Ethical Issues in Professional Life
  • PHTY6013Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (Spinal II)
  • PHTY6014Physiotherapy across the Lifespan III
  • and PHTY6015 Complex Issues in Physiotherapy Practice II and Clinical Education IV

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

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

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

Applicants must hold a relevant Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution, in addition to the university's standard minimum admission requirements.

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