University of Tasmania
2 years minimum, 5 years maximum
Become a qualified physiotherapist through this professionally accredited master's program combining theoretical knowledge with over 900 hours of practical clinical placements across diverse healthcare settings in Tasmania.
Applicants must hold a minimum Bachelor's degree from an Australian university or equivalent with a minimum credit average GPA of 5.0. Prerequisites completed within the last 10 years include: two units (25 credit points) of human physiology ideally including exercise physiology; two units (25 credit points) of human anatomy including musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory and neurological anatomy; one unit (12.5 credit points) of psychology or sociology; and one unit (12.5 credit points) of research methods. International students must achieve IELTS Academic minimum 7.0 overall with 7.0 in each band. Prior study in exercise science, biomedical science, or health science is recommended.
The course comprises 16 core units delivered over four semesters. Year 1 covers foundational concepts including Becoming an Allied Health Professional, Fundamentals of Physiotherapy, and Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice, alongside specialized units in Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy, Neurological Physiotherapy, and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (Parts 1 and 2). Year 2 includes advanced practice units in Cardiorespiratory, Musculoskeletal, and Neurological Physiotherapy Practice, plus Physiotherapy Across the Lifespan, Developing as Allied Health Collaborators, and Transitioning to Community-Based Allied Health Practice. All units include work-integrated learning components with professional experience placements across diverse settings including paediatrics, aged care, acute care, community health, and specialized areas like cardiorespiratory and neurological physiotherapy.
The University of Tasmania offers a professionally accredited Master of Physiotherapy developed in collaboration with health professionals and industry leaders. The program emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning in real healthcare environments with experienced practitioners. With over 900 hours of work-integrated learning placements across Tasmania's diverse healthcare settings, students gain practical skills in authentic clinical contexts. The university's commitment to regional health needs, combined with guaranteed entry pathways for Tasmanian school leavers and dedicated support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, demonstrates a strong commitment to developing physiotherapists who can address community health challenges.
Graduates of the Master of Physiotherapy are well-positioned for diverse career opportunities as registered physiotherapists across Australia and internationally. Employment for physiotherapists is projected to increase by 33.6% by 2033. Career paths include roles in aged care, cardiothoracic services, emergency departments, government health sectors, musculoskeletal clinics, neurological rehabilitation, oncology services, paediatric care, private practice, sports health, and women's health. The professionally accredited qualification enables registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), opening doors to leadership roles, community health initiatives, and specialized physiotherapy practice across regional, rural, and metropolitan healthcare settings.
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