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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Master of Physiotherapy

  • Masters (Coursework)

Take your career in physiotherapy to the next level through a masters program specialising in musculoskeletal or sports physiotherapy, or extend your study to obtain qualifications in both.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Course Code
5221, 102796K
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$51,200 per year

About this course

Take your career in physiotherapy to the next level through a masters program specialising in musculoskeletal or sports physiotherapy, or extend your study to obtain qualifications in both.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in physiotherapy, plus 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant professional experience and evidence of continuing professional education, or
  • equivalent qualifications and experience.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
Entry is competitive based on GPA. The GPA cut-off for those offered a place in 2021 was 5.12.
Please see 'Additional application information' below for further details on entry requirements.
  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in physiotherapy, plus 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant professional experience and evidence of continuing professional education, or
  • equivalent qualifications and experience.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
Entry is competitive based on GPA. The GPA cut-off for those offered a place in 2021 was 5.12.
Please see 'Additional application information' below for further details on entry requirements.
GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
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 - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.

TOEFL PB - Overall 600, listening 59, reading 59, writing 64/6.

Pearsons - 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

Inherent requirements

To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.

Learn about inherent requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Physiotherapy are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't completed the prerequisites, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Additional application information

The following additional documentation is required with your application:

  • names and contact details of two referees*
  • curriculum vitae with full work history
  • evidence of continuing professional education

* Referees must be of a professional or academic nature, from a workplace or prior study, and cannot be provided by a near relative (e.g. partner, child, sibling or parent) or close associate (e.g. friends, neighbours, or partners or children of colleagues).

Shortlisted candidates are required to undertake an interview. Offers will be made on the basis of academic achievement, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), work experience, references, and interview. There are limited places available in this program.

Students will need to be practicing physiotherapists with an active caseload while undertaking the core courses of the program.

For the Field of Study component of the program (Year 2), students are required to hold limited registration or, if applicable, full registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia, which includes the Board's English Language Proficiency requirements.

Applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined here.

Applicants who need to provide evidence of English language proficiency (ELP) should be aware that this program requires a higher ELP than the UQ minimum, outlined in: PPL 3.40.14 English Language Proficiency Admission

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are limited. There is no separate application process for CSPs and all eligible applicants who submit a complete application by 30 November in the year prior to commencement will be considered automatically. Applicants will be notified prior to the start of classes whether they have been offered a CSP.

Additional application information

The following additional documentation is required with your application:

  • names and contact details of two referees*
  • curriculum vitae with full work history
  • evidence of continuing professional education

* Referees must be of a professional or academic nature, from a workplace or prior study and cannot be provided by a near relative (e.g. partner, child, sibling, or parent or close associates (e.g. close friends, neighbours and partners or children of colleagues).

Shortlisted candidates are required to undertake an interview. Offers will be made on the basis of academic achievement, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), work experience, references, and interview. There are limited places available in this program.

Students will need to be practicing physiotherapists with an active caseload while undertaking the core courses of the program.

For the Field of Study component of the program (Year 2), students are required to hold limited registration or if applicable, full registration, with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia, which includes the Board's English Language Proficiency requirements.

Applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined here.

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Enjoy a flexible program that includes part-time external study and an option of intensive full-time study.
  • Upskill and specialise by gaining extra qualifications to broaden your knowledge and career.
  • Develop your clinical expertise through supervised placements at UQ's musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy clinic.
  • Learn from award-winning physiotherapy educators and researchers.

Career pathways

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

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Rehabilitation courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
76.6%
Overall satisfaction
88.5%
Skill scale
70.5%
Teaching scale
96.6%
Employed full-time
$66.8k
Average salary