Masters (Coursework)
Musculoskeletal physiotherapy is one of the oldest sub-disciplines in physiotherapy, yet it's pioneered modern methods and techniques for current evidence-based practice. Australia needs specialised professionals who can make their mark in this growing and in-demand field.
La Trobe's Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy is a program designed for practising physiotherapists who want to gain advanced clinical skills in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
Through a blend of online and set residential block learning, you'll learn from leading industry clinical leaders, academic staff and colleagues at one of Australia's longest established physiotherapy schools.
You will also work under the supervision of recognised sports and exercise physiotherapists to gain invaluable clinical practice experience in hospital outpatient departments and private physiotherapy clinics.
This course is delivered part time over two to five years.
You'll learn:
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, students must complete a total of 120 credit points across 2 years.
Year 1 requires the completion of 60 credit points including:
Year 2 requires the completion of 60 credit points including:
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0 ADVANCED CLINICAL SCIENCES IN PHYSIOTHERAPY PTY5ACS 1 15 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR ADVANCED PHYSIOTHERAPY PTY5001 1 15 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY PTY5002 1 15 SEARCH AND EVALUATE EVIDENCE (SPORT AND MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY) PTY5SEE 1 15 CLINICAL REASONING IN PHYSIOTHERAPY PTY5CRP 2 15 WEBINARS IN MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY PTY5003 2 15 ADVANCED PRACTICE IN MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY PTY5006 2 30The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
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After graduation, you could work across a range of professional settings including private practice and advanced scope clinics.
Possible roles include:
Graduates of the Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy may apply for membership and the title of APA Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA). Membership and titling may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.