Overview

You’ll gain an authentic experience of working in clinical environments and health care systems through four clinic practice placements and a work immersive program within a community setting.

You’ll also undertake units in digital health and technology, business, leadership, and enterprise that will build your capacity for work readiness and empower you to drive innovation in the field.

Self-evaluation and reflection will be encouraged with a ‘Knowing Self’ unit, where you’ll be paired with physiotherapy mentors to help you become an agile, engaged and capable health professional.

The Master of Physiotherapy from Swinburne University of Technology is an accredited and approved program by the Australian Physiotherapy Council and is endorsed by the Australian Physiotherapy Board.

Career opportunities

Physiotherapist

Graduate skills

The Swinburne graduate attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching courses assist all its graduates to be:

capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
effective and ethical in work and community situations
adaptable and able to manage change
aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Applied Anatomy and Biomechanics for Physiotherapists

Knowing-self, Professional Practice and Communication

Exercise and Acute Musculoskeletal Conditions

Cardiorespiratory Science and Physiotherapy Practice

Neurosciences and Physiotherapy Practice

Sports, Occupational Health and Rehabilitation

Research, Evidence and Translation

Leadership and Business for Physiotherapists

Complex and Advanced Physiotherapy Practice

Early Life and Specific Populations

Community Health Promotion and Chronic Disease

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-04 00:00:00 , International

More details

International: It is strongly advised that they consider applying at least three months in advance of their intake’s start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

225 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physiotherapy View 35 other Masters in Physiotherapy in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Swinburne University of Technology and/or in Australia, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code 098499B
Applicants must meet all the following criteria:
a completed bachelor degree in a health science discipline, and/or
tertiary level studies in human musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology.
In addition, applicants are required to have:
completed their degree in the last 10 years or have undertaken subsequent Postgraduate studies

obtained a minimum 70% GPA in their last year of study.

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

minimum IELTS overall band of 7.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.5
TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 95 with a reading band no less than 20 and writing band no less than 22
Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 66 (no communicative skills less than 58)

Tuition Fee

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International

51030 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 51030 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

46980 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46980 AUD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Melbourne

1501 - 2659 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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