ProviderThe University of Notre Dame AustraliaThe Master of Physiotherapy is a 2-year full-time graduate-entry program that prepares graduates to become effective, culturally-appropriate practitioners with a focus on the physiotherapist-client relationship as part of collaborative multi-disciplinary practice. This program includes a suite of physiotherapy-specific courses and clinical placement experiences to develop specialised knowledge and skills, enabling graduates to analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories. There is an advanced and integrated focus on ethical and professional communication and behaviours. Graduates of this program will have expertise in evidence-based and reflective practice fostering autonomous, adaptable physiotherapists well prepared to meet the challenges of current and future health provision across diverse practice settings. Graduates from this program will be eligible for registration as a physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (Ahpra).
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Applicants must meet the following specific requirements.
Pre-requisites and/or assumed knowledge Completion of: A Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science* with a minimum GPA of 2.5;
A Bachelor of Science* with a major or specialisation in Exercise and Sports Science, with a minimum GPA of 2.5; OR any Bachelor degree* with a minimum GPA of 2.5, AND which includes assessed studies in the following specific areas:
If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.
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