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The University of Queensland (UQ)

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Master of Physiotherapy Studies

  • Masters (Coursework)

Build on your undergraduate degree and qualify as an accredited physiotherapist in just 2 years with the Master of Physiotherapy Studies.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
5267, 039545A
Intake Months
Nov
International Fees
$83,330 per year / $166,660 total

About this course

Build on your undergraduate degree and qualify as an accredited physiotherapist in just 2 years with the Master of Physiotherapy Studies.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • A bachelor's degree (or equivalent), with completed university-level studies in human anatomy and human physiology.

Please see 'Additional application information' below for further details on entry requirements.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
Entry is competitive based on GPA with a limited intake capacity. The GPA cut-off for those offered a place in 2021 was 6.05.
  • A bachelor's degree (or equivalent), with completed university-level studies in human anatomy and human physiology.

Please see 'Additional application information' below for further details on entry requirements.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
Entry is competitive based on GPA with a limited intake capacity. The GPA cut-off for those offered a place in 2021 was 6.05.
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.

BE and OET are 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 Studies 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

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Gain clinical experience throughout the program to be confident that you're job-ready upon graduation.
  • Open pathways to further specialisation such as a Master of Physiotherapy or a PhD.
  • Join a school that leads in rehabilitation teaching and research, and has offered physiotherapy studies since 1938.

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