Master of Physiotherapy (768AA.2)
Master of Physiotherapy (768AA.2)
If you already possess a health-related degree but now wish to move into a career in physiotherapy, then the UC Master of Physiotherapy course will help you transition into a new pathway fast – and with confidence. This 2-year, full time course will help you leverage your existing qualification and…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
If you already possess a health-related degree but now wish to move into a career in physiotherapy, then the UC Master of Physiotherapy course will help you transition into a new pathway fast – and with confidence.
This 2-year, full time course will help you leverage your existing qualification and combine it with a comprehensive integrated learning schedule to ensure that you meet both Australian Physiotherapy Association requirements, and your own career objectives in the most expediate way possible.
This course is unique to UC and has been specifically designed to help you not only graduate faster, but also enter the physiotherapy industry with a highly competitive edge.
So if you’re a health graduate that has been considering pursuing a career path more in line with your passion or purpose – then look no further than the UC Master of Physiotherapy course – and take your career to another level – fast.
Study a Master of Physiotherapy at UC and you will:
develop knowledge of the structure and function of the human body
learn to read, critique, evaluate and apply evidence from research and science into the practices of health care and health services
enhance your communication skills in listening, speaking, explaining, and teaching
develop detailed knowledge of normal function and development of the musculoskeletal, cardiothoracic, and neurological systems
apply your knowledge and skill to assess, prevent, and treat developmental and degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal, cardiothoracic, and neurological systems
understand and apply the professional ethics, responsibilities, values, and standards for the practice of physiotherapy
develop excellent clinical analytical and reasoning skills.
Career opportunities
The Master of Physiotherapy course at UC is fully accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council. Graduates are eligible for registration as a Physiotherapist by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Potential careers available for UC Master of Physiotherapy students include:
musculoskeletal
neurological
cardiothoracic
sports
women’s health
paediatrics
oncology
emergency
aged care
burns units and more
private industry and the government sector.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Dynamic and vibrant, the University of Canberra (UC) is based in Canberra, the Australian capital. UC is a university for the professions, dedicated to providing immersive student experiences focused on employability outcomes. It is number one in the ACT for graduate employment and salaries for three years in a row (Good Universities Guide 2019-21), in the top one per cent of universities worldwide (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021) and one of the fastest rising in the world (QS 2021). Its location and its regional connections shape the university’s purpose.
