Overview

This 18-month program is designed for physiotherapists wanting to gain advanced skills in musculoskeletal physiotherapy or sports physiotherapy. It will deepen your understanding of evidence-based practice, biological and medical sciences, pain and disability, and therapeutic exercise. You'll develop your knowledge through advanced coursework, research and clinical placements.

Through the Master of Physiotherapy offered at the University of Queensland, you'll gain in-depth knowledge and advanced clinical skills which will enable you to critically evaluate and contribute to research in your clinical specialisation.

The program is flexible, with multiple delivery options, including part-time, on campus and online courses. You'll finish your final four courses on-campus in just one semester (full-time) or across 2 semesters (part-time). You'll also have the option to obtain a second master’s degree in the alternate field of study through an additional semester of full-time coursework.

Program highlights

Enjoy a flexible program that includes part-time external study and an option of intensive full-time study.

Upskill and specialise by gaining extra qualifications to broaden your knowledge and career.

Develop your clinical expertise through supervised placements at UQ's musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy clinic.

Learn from award-winning physiotherapy educators and researchers.

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Depending on which field you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Musculoskeletal physiotherapist

Sports physiotherapist

Accreditation

The Master of Physiotherapy is accredited by:

Australian Physiotherapy Association

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Clinical Reasoning in an Evidence Based Practice Paradigm

Pain, Disability and the Biopsychosocial Model in Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy

Clinical Reasoning and the Biomedical Model in Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy

Exercise is Musculoskeletal and Sport Physiotherapy

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Sports Physiotherapy

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

16 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 102796K

An approved degree in physiotherapy, as well as 2 years full-time relevant professional experience and evidence of continuing professional education; or equivalent qualifications and experience.

Entry is competitive based on GPA.

The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.0. The GPA cut-off for those offered a place in 2021 was 5.12.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

58056 AUD / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4658 AUD / year

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Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Program highlights

Career possibilities

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Brisbane

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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