Master of Physiotherapy

The following criteria are required for a student to be admitted to the Master of Philosophy program:

• Possession of an undergraduate degree from a recognised university
• An equivalent academic background or extensive professional experience that is considered by the Dean of the School to be an appropriate preparation for independent study and research work at Master's level.

An applicant may be required to demonstrate an ability to understand and communicate in both written and spoken English at a level adequate for the purpose of pursuing the program of study or as deemed by the Dean of School.

The following criteria apply to students seeking admission to the Master of Research program:

• Possession of an undergraduate degree from a recognised university which has been completed at a superior standard and which demonstrates the applicant's potential to undertake and complete research-based study at AQF level 9 equivalence.
• In exceptional circumstances, an equivalent academic or professional background that is considered by the Dean of the School to be an appropriate preparation for independent study and research work at Master's level.

You may be required to demonstrate an ability to understand and communicate in both written and spoken English at a level adequate for the purpose of pursuing the program of study.

To be eligible for admission to The University of Notre Dame Australia, all applicants must meet the University's minimum requirements for admission for postgraduate programs.

International students must have a qualification that is recognised as equivalent to an Australian Bachelor's degree, AQF Level 7, or to be in the final year of an eligible Bachelor's degree.

Specific Program Requirements for Admission

To be eligible for admission to the program, an applicant must meet the following requirements:

• A Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science* with a minimum GPA of 2.5**;
  OR
• A Bachelor of Science* with a major or specialisation in Exercise and Sports Science, with a minimum GPA of 2.5**;
  OR
• Any Bachelor's degree* with a minimum GPA of 2.5**,
  AND which includes assessed studies in the following specific areas:
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Human Pathophysiology
• Inherent requirements as listed in the Program Requirements.

*Including two semesters of human anatomy and one semester of pathophysiology covering the following indicative study areas: see PHTY1005, 1006 and PHTY1007.

**GPA of 2.5 is based on a 4-point scale.

Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.

To be eligible to apply you will need to fulfill the following criteria;

1. A Bachelor's degree, Master's degree or a PhD from an Australian institution or equivalent.
2. A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.5 over 7 (credit average). This does not guarantee an offer as the places are limited and offers are made based on academic merit.
3. Provide evidence that you have the pre-existing knowledge requirements in all 4 areas listed below:

• Human Anatomy
• Human Physiology
• Exercise Physiology
• Neuroscience