Overview

This two year full-time Master of Physiotherapy Studies at University of Queensland is designed to equip you with the theoretical knowledge, skills and professional attributes for a career in physiotherapy. You'll gain an extensive body of knowledge and the clinical abilities, problem-solving skills and professional attributes to provide competent physiotherapy service in a wide range of contexts.

This postgraduate program is designed for people who have completed an approved bachelor's degree and appropriate prerequisite study in human anatomy, human physiology, psychology and statistics.

Through the program, you'll learn how physiotherapy can be applied in assisting in the physical management of the cardio-respiratory system, improving balance and motor control for better function and the promotion of motor development and coordination. You'll also study physical methods to control pain and therapeutic exercise for impaired muscle systems.

Students at Physiotherapy Studies at University of Queensland will:

Gain clinical experience throughout the program to be confident that they are job-ready upon graduation.

Open pathways to further specialisation such as a Master of Physiotherapy or a PhD.

Join a school that leads in rehabilitation teaching and research, and has offered physiotherapy studies since 1938.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Physiotherapy

Communication, Movement & Exercise

Examination & Measurement

Health Sciences Research Discovery

Theory, Practice & Research: Musculoskeletal Phty

Lower Limb

Practice & Management

upper Limb

Health Promotion, Participation and Preparation for Physiotherapy Practice

Lumbar Spine

Cervical & Thoracic Spine

Practice & Research in Physiotherapy Across the Lifespan

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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100

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Public Health Physiotherapy Health Sciences View 154 other Masters in Health Sciences in Australia

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Academic requirements

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Required

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 039545A

An approved bachelor degree and have completed university level studies in human anatomy, and human physiology. Please see 'Additional application information' below for further details on entry requirements. Entry is competitive based on GPA with a limited intake capacity.

The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.5. The GPA cut-off for those offered a place in 2021 was 6.05.

English language requirements

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Tuition Fees

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75590 AUD / year

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52300 AUD / year

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Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

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Students at Physiotherapy Studies at University of Queensland will:

Programme Structure

Key information

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Credits

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Living costs

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