Master of Physiotherapy
    Go to Swinburne University of Technology

    Master of Physiotherapy

    Swinburne University of Technology
    Swinburne University of Technology
    Australia
    Australia, Melbourne
    University Rank:#291
    Go to Official Website
    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 37,422 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 17, 2026

    Master of Physiotherapy

    About

    Overview

    The Master of Physiotherapy is designed for students who wish to excel in their practice. Our course focuses on technology, digital health, leadership, enterprise and self-awareness. Students have access to mentors industry-wide who can help them develop and reflect on their work. Graduates will have the resilience, practical, and research skills for high-level leadership and management positions within the healthcare system.

    Check the Master of Physiotherapy course handbook
    Deferring

    Due to limited capacity, students will be unable to defer their place in this course.

    Got questions about a course?

    Join us for the Swinburne Study Expo on Tuesday 11 November – the best place to chat with academics and teaching staff for answers to all your Swinburne questions, from entry requirements to graduation outcomes.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Qualifications

    Applicants must meet BOTH of the following criteria:

    1. A completed Bachelor degree in a health science related discipline;
    2. Tertiary level studies with a minimum of 1 unit each of human anatomy AND human physiology.

    NB: health science disciplines include exercise science, exercise physiology, exercise and sports science, biomedical science, occupational therapy, nursing, osteopathy, chiropractic, paramedicine, physiotherapy. They DO NOT include health science or applied science degrees * unless anatomy and physiology prerequisites are met* or educational degrees (e.g. Bachelor of Physical Education).

    Course prerequisites

    Applicants are required to have completed their degree in the last 10 years or have undertaken subsequent Postgraduate studies and obtained a minimum 70% GPA across their studies.

    Note

    The university may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements.

    Applicants must meet both of the following criteria:

    • A completed Bachelor degree in a health science related discipline;
    • Tertiary level studies in a minimum of 2 units of each of human anatomy and human physiology.

    * Health science disciplines include exercise science, exercise physiology, exercise and sports science, biomedical science, occupational therapy, nursing, osteopathy, chiropractic, paramedicine, physiotherapy. They do not include health science or applied science degrees – unless anatomy and physiology prerequisites are met – or educational degrees (e.g. Bachelor of Physical Education).

    Course prerequisites

    Applicants are required to have completed their degree in the last 10 years or have undertaken subsequent Postgraduate studies and obtained a minimum 70% GPA across their studies.

    Note

    The University may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    English language requirements

    Demonstrate English proficiency with one of the following:

    • IELTS (Academic Module): Overall 7.0 with a minimum band score of 7.0 in each of the three sections listening, reading and speaking and a minimum band score of 6.5 in one section: writing
    • or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.
    Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

    A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.

    Career

    Stretch your career further

    • Physiotherapist
    • Private practice physiotherapist
    • Mobile physiotherapist

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    37,422 / year

    How to Apply

    To apply online, you will need these supporting documents

    • Certified copies of your previous academic results.
    • Certified English language proficiency test results (IELTS, PTE or TOEFL).
    • Letters from your school or employer.
    • If you do not meet the Year 12 design prerequisite a portfolio will need to be submitted for assessment (except for the Swinburne Foundation Year (Design)).
    • A Statement of Activity if there is a gap in study (for example, if you graduated secondary education in 2017 and are applying for one of our courses in 2019, we will require a written statement of what you have been doing in 2018).

    If you are applying for credit, you must include course outlines and translated (English) copies (if required) from your previous or current course. 

    Master of Physiotherapy

    Swinburne University of Technology

    Swinburne University of Technology

    Australia

    Australia, Melbourne

    Go to Official Website