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La Trobe University

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Master of Physiotherapy Practice

  • Masters (Coursework)

Physiotherapists assess and treat patients with temporary or long-term physical injuries, movement disorders or disabilities, aiming to achieve the highest possible degree of recovery, activity, participation and quality of life.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
HMPYPB, 062798K
Study Mode
In person

About this course

Physiotherapists assess and treat patients with temporary or long-term physical injuries, movement disorders or disabilities, aiming to achieve the highest possible degree of recovery, activity, participation and quality of life. Physiotherapists may work independently or as members of healthcare teams. They are active in the prevention of illness and injury and in the promotion of health. They are also involved in clinical research, movement rehabilitation, ergonomics and the management of healthcare organisations. Following a preparatory subject in the summer semester (Jan-Feb), in the first semester you will develop clinical reasoning, assessment and treatment skills in the core areas of cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal and neurological physiotherapy across a lifespan. This is followed by 18 months of integrated theory and clinical practice subjects, when you will be primarily located in the clinical environment. The clinical practice and theory subjects extend outside official University semester dates. The course fosters small-group learning to master the practical aspects of physiotherapy practice. You will be given the opportunity to assess and treat patients in hospitals and other clinical settings under the supervision of a qualified clinician. The course requires the completion of 255 credit points over two years of full-time study.

Entry requirements

Health sciences courses
Minimum Prior Qualification
Bachelor

Study locations

Bendigo

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Rehabilitation courses at La Trobe University.
83.9%
Overall satisfaction
82.8%
Skill scale
66.7%
Teaching scale
92.5%
Employed full-time
$80k
Average salary