Master of Physiotherapy(HMPS)
Duration
2 Years
Fee
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Level
Master
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Eligibility Requirements
Qualifications for entry
They take into account your education, professional background, present abilities, and personal qualities (if applicable) when evaluating your application.
Candidates must fulfill the prerequisites listed below in order to be considered for this course. You might be able to get in by first finishing another course if you don't fit the requirements. This is referred to as a "pathway."
They provide a comparable "Integrated PhD" for PhD applicants, which enables you to develop important abilities prior to starting your study.
In order to graduate earlier, you might also qualify for course "credits," which are awarded in the form of one or more units toward your eligibility for comparable prior coursework or job experience.
Entry criteria
To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below. They also consider non-academic research and work experience for their research candidates.
Admission criteria
Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree with studies in a cognate discipline and evidence of completion of a minimum of one anatomy, one physiology and one research unit or equivalent. Anatomy unit or units must have covered anatomy of the thorax, limbs and neuroanatomy. Examples of discipline areas include, but are not limited to: Exercise physiology, exercise science, exercise and sports sciences, medical science, biomedical science, health science, physiotherapy, physical therapy, human movement, applied science, rehabilitation science, occupational therapy, nursing and osteopathy. PLUS A minimum GPA of 4.5 out of 7.0 or a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60 percent.
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship information not available
Career Opportunities
You can register with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia after earning a Master of Physiotherapy degree, and after you're registered, you can start working as a physiotherapist. The career opportunities areas you can have are:
hospitals
aged and community care
centres for people with physical disabilities
rehabilitation centres
private practice
elite and community sports
health research and health promotion
paediatrics
women’s and men’s health.
Course Structure
To attain the Master of Physiotherapy students must successfully complete:
192 credit points of Core units.
Non-award courses: JQPP Physiotherapy Preparation Course, JQHF Understanding First Nation’s Perspectives in Health.
Units
Year 1, Semester 1
Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal Practice
Unit code: HPT4001 | Credits: 12
Physiotherapy in Cardiorespiratory Practice
Unit code: HPT4002 | Credits: 12
Physiotherapy in Neurological Practice
Unit code: HPT4003 | Credits: 12
Physiotherapy in Rehabilitation and Community Practice
Unit code: HPT4004 | Credits: 12
Year 1, Semester 2
Integrated Practice 1
Unit code: HPT6001 | Credits: 12
Integrated Practice 2
Unit code: HPT6002 | Credits: 12
Integrated Practice 3
Unit code: HPT6003 | Credits: 12
Diversity in Practice
Unit code: HPT6004 | Credits: 12
Year 2, Semester 1
Clinical Practice 1
Unit code: HPT7001 | Credits: 12
Clinical Practice 2
Unit code: HPT7002 | Credits: 12
Clinical Practice 3
Unit code: HPT7003 | Credits: 12
Clinical Practice 4
Unit code: HPT7004 | Credits: 12
Year 2, Semester 2
Clinical Practice 5
Unit code: HPT7005 | Credits: 12
Clinical Practice 6
Unit code: HPT7006 | Credits: 12
Work Ready Practice
Unit code: HPT7007 | Credits: 12
Seminars in Health
Unit code: HPT7008 | Credits: 12
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About the Course
Enroll in Victoria University's Master of Physiotherapy program to gain practical experience in physical rehabilitation and treatment.
Being a prominent healthcare and exercise science university, they provide excellent facilities and possibilities for physiotherapy training.
You will increase your understanding of anatomy, psychology, and physiology while pursuing your master's degree in physiotherapy. Regardless of age or physical ability, you will discover how to promote health in everyone and help patients move and function better.
Their instructors have years of experience in a variety of therapeutic settings and are world-renowned researchers and skilled physiotherapists. You will get the clinical reasoning abilities and cultural sensitivity required to handle challenging circumstances involving people, families, and communities under their direction.