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University of Melbourne

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Master of Physiotherapy (Paediatrics)

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Physiotherapy (Paediatrics) is designed for practicing clinicians to advance their expertise in paediatric physiotherapy. It offers a blended learning model combining online and clinical subjects, aligning with industry standards and allowing for personalized elective choices.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 - 2 years full-time, 3 - 3 years part-time
Course Code
MC-PHTYPAE
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Feb, Oct
Domestic Fees
$27,000 per year

About this course

OverviewCourse overview

Advance your expertise in paediatric physiotherapy practice

Gain specialised knowledge aligned with industry competencies

Develop skills through a blended online and clinical learning model

The Master of Physiotherapy (Paediatrics) is designed to produce graduates with advanced knowledge and skills for professional practice in paediatrics. This course is targeted toward early and mid-career physiotherapists who wish to further their careers within this clinical interest stream of physiotherapy practice. The curriculum is designed for practicing clinicians, is internationally relevant, and can be studied part or full time.

Gain hands-on experience while learning from expert educators. The course is a blended program that combines ten fully online subjects with one off-campus clinical subject. This course links theory, research evidence, and practice, to underpin paediatric physiotherapy clinical practice and decision-making. Subjects extend knowledge and understanding and introduce research principles and innovations necessary to undertake clinical practice in different environments.

Designed in accordance with industry standards, the Master of Physiotherapy (Paediatrics) will support students to strategically align their learning with established competencies required towards industry-recognised paediatric physiotherapy professional titling. The flexible course structure enables you to personalise your degree by selecting from a wide range of elective subjects most relevant to your areas of interest and career goals.

Entry requirements

This course is designed for currently practicing registered physiotherapists, with at least two years of post-qualification clinical experience in the area of paediatrics.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

  • Advance your expertise in paediatric physiotherapy practice
  • Gain specialised knowledge aligned with industry competencies
  • Develop skills through a blended online and clinical learning model

Course structure

The course is a blended program that combines ten fully online subjects with one off-campus clinical subject. This course links theory, research evidence, and practice, to underpin paediatric physiotherapy clinical practice and decision-making. Subjects extend knowledge and understanding and introduce research principles and innovations necessary to undertake clinical practice in different environments.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Rehabilitation courses at University of Melbourne.
74.5%
Overall satisfaction
84%
Skill scale
55.7%
Teaching scale
94.1%
Employed full-time
$66.8k
Average salary