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    MC-PHYTH

    Clinical Physiotherapy

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    Course outline
    • Qualification
      Master of Clinical Physiotherapy
    • Duration

      Duration

      This fee-paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. Some units within the course are offered externally. All majors within this course are available to international students studying in Australia on a study visa.
      1 year full-time
    • Credit

      Credit

      A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.
      200
    • CRICOS

      CRICOS

      The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) Code indicates a registered program offered to international students studying in Australia on student visas.
      049888F
    • Location

      Location

      The Curtin campuses or teaching locations where units of this course are offered.
      Curtin Perth
    Course outline

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    Extended Delivery Period 2A, 2025

    Applications now open!

    9 June 2025

    Semester 1, 2025

    1 May 2024

    Applications now closed!

    Extended Delivery Period 2A, 2026

    2 March 2026

    8 June 2026

    Semester 1, 2026

    Applications now open!

    22 January 2026
    Course outline
    Clinical Physiotherapy

    Overview

    Overview

    This course allows qualified physiotherapists to specialise in one of the following:

    Selecting from a range of specialised higher-level units, you will study clinical management, examining the theories and techniques of physiotherapy practice. You will also study models of service delivery, current developments in physiotherapy care, promotion of health and prevention of disease and dysfunction in the client group.

    It is possible to exit this course with a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Physiotherapy once you have completed certain units.

    Clinical practice is a significant component of this course. During your placement you will detail a variety of case histories and evaluate each as a reflective practitioner.

    Please note: Participation is obligatory in laboratory classes which require appropriate disrobing when acting as clients in the peer group, and physically manipulating patients including lifting and supporting people with disabilities.

    This course has an earlier application deadline. Please visit the application deadlines page for further information. 

    What you'll learn

    • develop and apply advanced physiotherapy clinical skills and competencies relevant to clinical care
    • reflect and extend on discipline knowledge and contemporary best practice in interprofessional contexts
    • source, critique and synthesize information to inform advanced physiotherapy practice
    • communicate articulately, responsibly, and respectfully in diverse professional settings
    • integrate relevant technologies to support contemporary physiotherapy practice
    • critically reflect on professional capabilities to evolve strategies for lifelong learning
    • implement, lead and advocate for high-quality physiotherapy to improve patient care and health outcomes
    • adapt behaviour and communication to create a safe and supportive environment for individuals from culturally, linguistically and gender diverse backgrounds, and Indigenous Australians
    • work autonomously and collaboratively within local and global interprofessional contexts in physiotherapy care
    Ghislene Goh

    This course has changed the way I practice as a physiotherapist and has equipped me with better knowledge and skills. One of the best things I’ve learned is that it’s okay to fail, and to ask questions in class, rather than make the same mistake when faced with a real patient.

    Ghislene Goh

    Admission criteria

    What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

    A bachelor degree in physiotherapy or equivalent, plus at least two years of relevant clinical experience.

    You must be a registered physiotherapist with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia, or be eligible for limited registration for postgraduate training in Australia.

    You will need to provide evidence of your successful completion of an approved course in first aid (CPR).

    You will also be required to provide supplementary information with your application.

     

    Ranking and Selection Process

    Entry to this course is competitive, with limited places available. Offers will be made on a continuous basis until the course is full. Please submit your application and documentation as soon as possible.

    Please note:

    • Applicants will be ranked and selected based on published entry requirements and entire academic record.
    • Applicants must provide all required documents and be assessed as eligible to be included in the ranking for an offer.
    • Meeting the minimum entry requirements and course specific prerequisites, does not guarantee selection.
    • Applicants with outstanding results will only be considered for an offer upon submission of the results.
    • Eligible applicants will remain in the ranking pool until the conclusion of all offer rounds.
    • In the event the course reaches capacity the University reserves the right to close the application process.

     

    English requirements

    Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

    You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

    IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

    Writing

    7

    Speaking

    7

    Reading

    7

    Listening

    7

    Overall band score

    7

    Application Requirements

    Please refer to our application requirements before applying for a Master of Clinical Physiotherapy (MC-PHYTH)

    Other requirements and notes for this course

    Applicants must be registered physiotherapists with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia, or eligible for limited registration for postgraduate training in Australia.

    Commonwealth supported places are not available for new students.

    The mid-year intake is part-time study only. This will extend the course duration.

    Prior to graduation, you will need to provide evidence of your successful completion of an approved course in first aid (CPR).

    Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

    Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

    Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

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    Fees and scholarships

    Domestic fee paying postgraduate

    2025 Fee year:

    $33,522*

    Domestic

    Domestic

    What is a domestic fee-paying (DFP) place?

    A domestic fee-paying place is a place at university which is not Commonwealth supported, that is, not subsidised by the Australian Government.

    Domestic fee paying students will be charged tuition fees and may be eligible for FEE-HELP assistance for all or part of those tuition fees.

    Fees are indicative only.

    * Based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e. units selected and time taken to complete).

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    Location

    For start dates, please view the academic calendar.

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    2025

    Extended Delivery Period 2A
    • On campus
    Semester 1
    • On campus

    2026

    Extended Delivery Period 2A
    • On campus
    Semester 1
    • On campus

    All endeavours are made to ensure location information for courses is up to date but please note they are subject to change.

    The University reserves the right to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program.

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    Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

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    • Curtin course code: MC-PHYTH
    • CRICOS code: 049888F
    • Last updated on: 19 May 2025

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