Master of Physiotherapy

About

If you possess a health-related degree and wish to move into a career in physiotherapy, UC’s Master of Physiotherapy will help you make this transition quickly and confidently. This two-year full-time course will help leverage your existing qualification and combine it with a comprehensive integrated learning schedule to ensure you meet Australian Physiotherapy Association requirements – and your own career objectives.

This course offers a high volume of work integrated learning and the opportunity to gain clinical practice experience using theoretical and practical components of your studies. Comprising of five, five-week placements, these hands-on learning opportunities will cover a wide range of areas such as acute care units, rehabilitation centres, neurological units, residential care facilities, paediatric units and aged care facilities.  Patients with a variety of medical issues such as spinal cord injuries and Parkinson’s disease will also regularly visit to discuss their conditions, and you’ll also have the chance to work with high-performance athletes looking to improve their physical and personal objectives.

The Master of Physiotherapy is unique to UC and has been designed to help you graduate faster and enter the physiotherapy industry with a highly competitive edge.

Admission criteria

• A bachelor degree in health science* or equivalent as approved by the University.

• Successfully completed units of study in musculoskeletal anatomy, advanced functional anatomy, physiology of exercise and biomechanics.

• Above-average grades. Admission to the course will be based on grade point average (GPA) and applicants generally require a GPA of 5.3 out of 7 to be considered for admission.

• Applicants must meet the non-standard English language proficiency requirements for this course.

* 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.

Closing dates

The on time closing date for applications is 30 April 2025, however, applications can be submitted until 30 June 2025. On time applications will be given assessment and offer priority. Applications submitted after 30 April 2025 will be considered if there are sufficient places still available.

Limited Commonwealth-supported places (CSPs) are available for this course and will be awarded on academic merit. To be considered for a CSP, please submit your application by 30 April 2025. Eligible applicants will be notified from 15 May 2025. The University will continue to issue fee-paying (FEE) offers until this date, offers for any eligible CSP applicants will be updated accordingly.

Offers will clearly indicate a deadline by which applicants must accept. If the offer is not accepted by this date, it will be rescinded.

Clinical experience

All students in the course are required to:

• complete clinical practice placements in blocks of time, often outside of teaching time
• meet ACT and NSW health department requirements by presenting a complete immunisation schedule and first-aid certificates (including CPR) prior to commencing clinical practice
• undergo an Australian Federal Police Record Check prior to undertaking clinical experience in the ACT, and a NSW Police check before undertaking practice in NSW.
• Obtain a Working with Vulnerable People registration.

These clinical practice placements are essential to the program and assessed.

Fees and charges

^ Fee column represents an annual amount unless the course duration is less than one year; the amount then represents the full cost of the course.

Australian Government financial assistance

University of Canberra scholarships and financial assistance

Further information

Read the full course details on the University of Canberra website.

Visit the Faculty of Health website.
Call 1800 864 226.
Email study@canberra.edu.au

The Faculty of Health at UC educates clinicians, professionals and researchers to be leaders in the ever changing sectors of health and sport. With a focus on innovative education methods, the Faculty is continuously evolving with the environment and producing high quality graduates and leading health research.