Master of Physiotherapy

    Master of Physiotherapy

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 58,056 / year(s)

    Master of Physiotherapy

    About

    Take your career in physiotherapy to the next level with our Master of Physiotherapy. Specialise in musculoskeletal physiotherapy or sports physiotherapy, or extend your study to obtain qualifications in both.

    This program is designed for physiotherapists wanting to gain advanced skills in musculoskeletal physiotherapy or sports physiotherapy, and is delivered by world-renowned educators, researchers and clinicians.

    Through the program, you’ll deepen your understanding of evidence-based practice, differential diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal and sports injuries and conditions, exercise prescription and programming. You’ll take your clinical reasoning skills to the next level to advance your clinical effectiveness, improve patient outcomes and boost career opportunities.

    You'll develop your knowledge through advanced coursework, research and clinical placement under the mentoring and supervision of dedicated titled and specialist clinical educators who will help you consolidate your learning with real-time peer review and feedback.

    This program has been designed to be flexible, allowing you to learn around your commitments. You can choose how many courses you take each semester and how they are ordered. The courses involve a mix of on-campus intensives and online learning.

    By taking an additional four courses, you can obtain a second master’s degree in the alternate field of study.

    This program fulfils the requirements to become a Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and/or Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    None of the above

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 72
    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 100

    English Program Requirements

    English language requirements

    IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

    TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.

    PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.

    CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.

    Other OET - A minimum grade of B for each sub skill (L,S,R,W).

    BE is not accepted.

    There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

    Learn how to meet the English language requirements

    Career

    Career possibilities

    Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Depending on which field you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

    • Musculoskeletal physiotherapist
    • Sports physiotherapist
    • Health services manager
    • Clinical scientist
    • Advanced practice physiotherapist
    Dentist

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 150

    Master of Physiotherapy

    University of Queensland

    University of Queensland

    Australia

    Australia, Brisbane