Masters (Coursework)
This course will give you the qualifications and skills you need to become a practicing physiotherapist. Developed in collaboration with health professionals, industry leaders and professional bodies, this course will equip you with the future facing capabilities required to adapt and respond to rapidly occurring changes in health, and the health system.
Through problem-based and practical learning experiences, you will be introduced to a range of health care settings that have widespread community health impact. You will be challenged to reflect on your views, and to consider how your values and strengths influence your practice as an emerging physiotherapist.
You will participate in community-based projects and authentic experiential learning activities that develop and apply lean and system thinking skills, preparing you to respond to complex health care problems. These are distinctive areas of professional development that will build your capacity for work readiness, ensuring client-centred, quality and safe health care across diverse service delivery settings experienced in regional, rural and metropolitan landscapes.
It is a full- time course that runs over four semesters, with 50 credit points (4 units) each semester. Alternative pathways can be discussed with the Course Coordinator. The Master of Physiotherapy has it's 'home base' in Launceston but, where possible, it is place-based, so that you can complete elements of study from wherever you reside in Tasmania.
Throughout the four stages of the course, you will engage in online and independent learning, including weekly, one day, face-to-face workshops with staff in Launceston or Hobart. You also need to be available to attend two week-long Residential Schools in Launceston each semester, and engage in Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities throughout the course as part of the units. These include a supervised professional experience placement (PEP) in each semester of the program, which are collocated to your place of residence where possible.
Block placements will occur across Tasmania, and travel to participate in these activities may be required over the duration of the course. Please note this mean you are unable to undertake the course from interstate.
You will also be expected to complete formal manual handling training and first aid certification prior to commencing their PEP placements.
Graduates of the Master of Physiotherapy complete the degree equipped with the theoretical and practical skills required by for their future career as a registered Physiotherapist.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Please note the closing time and date for receipt of applications for first-round offers is 11:59PM (AEDST) Thursday 30th November 2023. Applications submitted after this date will only be assessed and offers made if places remain.
Admission to the Master of Physiotherapy is highly competitive and achieving the entry requirements does not guarantee an offer for this course.
Applicants who meet the entry requirements are ranked and offers are made based on the number of places available.
This course uses a minimum credit average GPA requirement for prior tertiary education and equivalent ranks as part of the admission process.
Applicants must have completed a Bachelor or Master degree (other than Physiotherapy) from an Australian university in the last 10 years, having completed the equivalent of:
Bachelor degree in study fields such as exercise science, biomedical or other health science is recommended.
Applicants requiring additional study to meet prerequisites should see 50G Undergraduate Certificate in Allied Health
SAFETY IN PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS
This course includes compulsory Professional Experience Placements. You must meet the College of Health and Medicine's Safety in Practice Requirements before census date of the first semester of your course. The safety in practice requirements are completed separately to the course admission application.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Please note the closing time and date for receipt of applications for first-round offers is 11:59PM (AEDST) Thursday 30 November 2023. Applications submitted after this date will only be assessed and offers made if places remain.
English Language Requirements
IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.5 overall and a minimum score of 6.5 in each individual band OR successful* completed a minimum of 12 months of full time (or equivalent) studies undertaken at institutions in Australia, UK, US, Singapore, Canada or NZ within the previous 24 months.
* Good academic progress must have been made with passes in more than 50% of enrolment in any given semester
The IELTS result must be no older than two years and six months at the expected course commencement date.
All Other Requirements
Admission to the Master of Physiotherapy is highly competitive and achieving the entry requirements does not guarantee an offer for this course.
Applicants who meet the entry requirements are ranked and offers are made based on the number of places available.
This course uses a minimum credit average GPA requirement for prior tertiary education and equivalent ranks as part of the admission process.
Applicants must have completed a Bachelor or Master degree (other than Physiotherapy) from an Australian university or equivalent in the last 10 years, having completed the equivalent of:
Bachelor degree in study fields such as exercise science, biomedical or other health science is recommended.
SAFETY IN PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS
This course includes compulsory Professional Experience Placements. You must meet the College of Health and Medicine's Safety in Practice Requirements before census date of the first semester of your course. The safety in practice requirements are completed separately to the course admission application.
Allied Health professionals are in high demand across the health sector with employment for Physiotherapist projected to increase in Australia by 14% by November 2025*.
Our Master of Physiotherapy will provide you with qualifications that can lead to various job opportunities in Tasmania, Australia and overseas. As a physiotherapist, you can work across a range of different industries including;
*Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment, 2020 Occupational Projections.
The Master of Physiotherapy is a professionally accredited degree. This course is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council.
Graduates may meet the requirements for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Physiotherapist. There may be additional requirements for registration beyond the completion of the course. For further registration requirements, please visit the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
If you have any queries about the accreditation process, please contact us for further information.
The Master of Physiotherapy is a professionally accredited degree. This course is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council.
Graduates may meet the requirements for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Physiotherapist. There may be additional requirements for registration beyond the completion of the course. For further registration requirements, please visit the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
If you have any queries about the accreditation process, please contact us for further information.
The course comprises sixteen (16) core units, is studied full time, and uses a semester structure.
Applications for credit can be made in your course application. Find out more information about how to apply for a credit transfer/advanced standing at Recognition of Prior Learning.