Master of Physiotherapy
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    Master of Physiotherapy

    Charles Darwin University
    Charles Darwin University
    Australia
    Australia, Darwin
    University Rank:#625
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 35,584 / Year

    Master of Physiotherapy

    About

    Want to help restore people's maximum movement and functional ability?

    The Bachelor of Health Science/ Master of Physiotherapy equips you with the skills and knowledge to improve the lives of the clients, families and communities when movement and function are threatened by ageing, injury, disease, disorders or conditions.

    Learn to maximise people's quality of life engage in learning through self directed learning activities, synchronous lectures, tutorials and workshops where you will learn, reflect, apply and refine your knowledge and skill in the physiotherapy assessment and intervention, ethical and professional practice, communication, evidence based practice, interprofessional teamwork, reflective practice and lifelong learning, quality improvement and leadership and management. Our course also offers unique community engagement and First Nations perspectives, as well as rural and remote health. You will graduate with skills and knowledge to be a physiotherapist who is culturally responsive and well-equipped to meet the needs of communities across northern Australia.

    Study on campus and gain practical, job-ready experience through four 5-week blocks of full-time clinical placements. There are unique placement opportunities in the Northern Territory's regional, rural and remote areas and all placements are supported by CDU academics and registered Physiotherapy professionals.

    Our Bachelor of Health Science/ Master of Physiotherapy offers international study opportunities and welcomes both First Nations and international students with dedicated support services on hand to support you through your degree.



    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    Quota

    The Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Physiotherapy is a highly competitive course with a limited number of places. This means that although you may meet the minimum entry requirement for the course, you may not be ranked high enough to receive an offer. Subquotas are in place for First Nations and NT Resident applicants.

    Admission criteria

    Admission requirements are met by one of the following:

    • Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 70*.
    • Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher.
    • Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma with a GPA of at least 5.
    • Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
    • Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 147.
    • Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program or other recognised tertiary preparation course.

    * After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

    Essential requirements

    Pre-clinical Requirements

    Students must provide proof that they have met all university and State/Territory pre-clinical requirements before they can undertake those units that include clinical placements. These requirements include, but are not limited to, immunisation requirements, Senior First Aid qualification, annual criminal record checks and/or working with children clearances and/or fitness-to-practice requirements.

    Working with Children Check

    A Working with Children Check is required before you can undertake your practical placements. If your Working with Children Check is not cleared, you will not be able to undertake practice teaching placements and therefore, will not meet the requirements of the course.

    National Police Check

    You must have cleared a Police Check before you can undertake your practical placements. If your Police Check is not cleared, you will not be able to undertake placements and therefore, will not meet the requirements of the course.

    Senior First Aid

    A current senior first aid certificate is required before you can undertake practical placements.

    Fitness to Practice

    A fitness to practice check is required for placements in the course.

    Immunisation Schedule

    A current immunisation schedule is required before you can undertake practical placements.

    English language requirements

    INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

    To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study.

    The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either:

    • providing a declaration that English is your primary language and you have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six (6) years of continuous education that is equivalent to secondary education taught and assessed in English in one of the recognised countries*, including at least two years between years 7 and 12.
      (*recognised countries include Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States of America)
    • undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.

    IELTS Academic ModuleA minimum overall score of 7.0 with no band less than 7.0.
    Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)Test not accepted for this course.
    Common European Framework Certificate of English ProficiencyTest not accepted for this course.
    Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic moduleA minimum overall pass of 65 and 65 across all modules (reading, writing, speaking and listening).
    TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)A minimum overall score of 94 and a minimum 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing and 23 for speaking.

    * All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
    * Results can be combined from a maximum of two tests undertaken within six months.
    * Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.

    Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: [email protected].

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    English Program Requirements

    INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

    To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study.

    The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either:

    • providing a declaration that English is your primary language and you have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six (6) years of continuous education that is equivalent to secondary education taught and assessed in English in one of the recognised countries*, including at least two years between years 7 and 12.
      (*recognised countries include Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States of America)
    • undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.

    IELTS Academic ModuleA minimum overall score of 7.0 with no band less than 7.0.
    Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)Test not accepted for this course.
    Common European Framework Certificate of English ProficiencyTest not accepted for this course.
    Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic moduleA minimum overall pass of 65 and 65 across all modules (reading, writing, speaking and listening).
    TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)A minimum overall score of 94 and a minimum 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing and 23 for speaking.

    * All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
    * Results can be combined from a maximum of two tests undertaken within six months.
    * Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.

    Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: [email protected].

    Career

    Career opportunities

    Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in areas such as community health centres, public and private hospitals, aged care facilities, paediatric facilities, education facilities, mental health settings, private clinics, non-government organisations, correctional institutions, universities and research facilities, corporate and industrial settings, supported employment and government departments.

    Fee Information

    Master of Physiotherapy

    Charles Darwin University

    Charles Darwin University

    Australia

    Australia, Darwin

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