About the course

The Master of Physiotherapy (Graduate Entry) will teach you to assess, treat and prevent health conditions across various areas of practice, including sport, musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory and neurological disciplines across the lifespan.

　　In this intensive degree, you will learn to think like a physiotherapist from day one of your study. The beginning of the degree will cover topics in evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning and critical thinking, physiotherapy professional practice, and basic musculoskeletal and sporting injuries. Semester Two will challenge your understanding of the mechanisms and management of pain, and cover the theory, assessment and management for cardiorespiratory and neurological conditions. A central component of this master’s degree is clinical placements, which commence in the second half of your first year of study, in the area of acute care.

　　Your second year will focus on developing clinical competence in a range of clinical settings including rehabilitation, musculoskeletal and paediatric clinics.

　　You'll become qualified to work with prevention and management of disability/illness in the workplace or community, and also as a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. This holistic view of a patient’s health recovery is critical, especially across the different types of care needed for people of all ages.

　　This challenging master’s degree enables students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree and meet the prerequisites for registration as a physiotherapist with just two years of extra study (full-time).

　　This degree prepares you for a rewarding career helping people reach their bodies’ full potential. As a physiotherapist, you’ll be at the forefront of care, being eligible to work as a first contact professional and valued member of allied healthcare teams.

　　Your studies will develop your capability to assess, treat and prevent a range of health conditions, enabling people to lead healthy and functional lives.

　　Applicants who are overseas trained physiotherapists and are eligible to apply for registration with the Australian Physiotherapy Council are not eligible to apply for this degree. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2024	Adelaide
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2025	Adelaide
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2026	Adelaide

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for University of South Australia

Applicants are required to have:

　　completed and conferred within the past 10 years a recognised higher education program at Bachelor degree level or higher from a recognised Australian or New Zealand higher education institution,

　　a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 (credit average),

　　successfully completed within the last 10 years the following pre-requisite courses from a recognised higher education institution:

　　a course equivalent to 4.5 units* of statistics and research methods at AQF Level 7, and

　　two courses each equivalent to 4.5 units* of human anatomy at AQF Level 7 completed with at least a credit level (65%). The courses must explicitly include detailed musculoskeletal anatomy, neuroanatomy and systems anatomy, and

　　two courses each equivalent to 4.5 units* of human physiology at AQF Level 7 with at least a credit level (65%). The courses must explicitly include 30 hours of human musculoskeletal physiology.

　　IELTS total [7.0] IELTS reading [7.0] IELTS writing [7.0] IELTS speaking [7.0] IELTS listening [7.0].TOEFL PBT -600 with TWE of 5.0. TOEFL IBT - 94 with no band less than 22.

　　

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　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 94.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of South Australia. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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