Master of Physiotherapy Studies
Master of Physiotherapy Studies
Build on your undergraduate degree and qualify as an accredited physiotherapist in just 2 years with the Master of Physiotherapy Studies. This 2-year full-time program 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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Build on your undergraduate degree and qualify as an accredited physiotherapist in just 2 years with the Master of Physiotherapy Studies.
This 2-year full-time program 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.
You’ll undertake extensive supervised clinical placements in UQ’s onsite clinics, hospitals, schools and other healthcare organisations and private practices, allowing you to apply your learning with real clients.
You’ll graduate with the skills, knowledge and confidence to flourish in your career as an accredited physiotherapist.
What you’ll study
At UQ, degrees are called ‘programs’ and subjects are called ‘courses’. Here’s a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
Foundations of Physiotherapy I: Fundamentals of Communication, Movement & Exercise
Foundations of Physiotherapy II: Fundamentals of Examination & Measurement
Theory, Practice & Research: Musculoskeletal Phty – Lower Limb
Theory, Practice & Research: Musculoskeletal Phty – Lumbar Spine
REQUIREMENTS
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 e minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.5. The GPA cut-off for those offered a place in 2020 was 5.97.
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT – Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.
TOEFL PB – Overall 600, listening 59, reading 59, writing 64/6.
Pearsons – Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.
CES – Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.
BEP and OET are not accepted.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Queensland (UQ) is in the world’s top 50 universities. It is internationally renowned for its academic excellence and is the winner of more national teaching awards than any other Australian university. UQ is a member of the Universities 21 and a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) universities and a member of Universities Australia. UQ is a multicultural hub home to nearly 20,200 international students from 142 countries. Based in Brisbane, UQ has three campuses with advanced facilities and centres to support its students.
