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. Entry is competitive with a limited intake capacity.
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. Entry is competitive with a limited intake capacity.
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.
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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 (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.
PTE Academic - 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 Student (GS) 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 cornerstone of our programs are the clinical placements where you will practise under the supervision of dedicated specialist clinical educators. In order to complete the clinical placements, students are required to hold limited registration or full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
International students can apply for limited registration to enable them to undertake their studies.
Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.
Additional application information
The cornerstone of our programs are the clinical placements where you will practise under the supervision of dedicated specialist clinical educators. In order to complete the clinical placements, students are required to hold limited registration or full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.<10><10>International students can apply for limited registration to enable them to undertake their studies.<10><10>Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.