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MC-PHYTH

Clinical Physiotherapy

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Examine theories and practical techniques across continence and pelvic health, musculoskeletal physiotherapy or sports physiotherapy.

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  • Qualification
    Master of Clinical Physiotherapy
  • Duration
    1 year full-time
  • Credit
    200
  • CRICOS
    049888F
  • Location
    Curtin Perth
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Semester 1, 2023

15 August 2022

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Semester 2, 2023

Applications now open!

19 June 2023

Semester 1, 2024

Applications now open!

25 January 2024

Semester 2, 2024

8 April 2024

4 July 2024

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Clinical Physiotherapy

Outline

Outline

In this course you will choose to major in continence and pelvic health, musculoskeletal physiotherapy or sports physiotherapy.

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.

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

Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.

 

What you'll learn

  • utilise knowledge of biophysical, behavioural and clinical science into the safe and ethical delivery of physiotherapy services in diverse and dynamic settings
  • critically interpret information to plan, implement and evaluate physiotherapy practice.
  • source, appraise, manage and use a wide range of information relevant to evidence-informed physiotherapy practice and effective decision-making
  • use effective and respectful strategies for communication with diverse stakeholders
  • use relevant technologies as part of contemporary physiotherapy practice
  • demonstrate ongoing commitment to professional development and contribution to the profession through building personal lifelong learning capacities
  • understand the local, national and global factors that inform the delivery of physiotherapy services within a global health care perspective
  • demonstrate effective cross-cultural capabilities as part of respectful interactions in physiotherapy practice
  • apply professional skills for working independent and collaboratively in physiotherapy practice and within interprofessional teams

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.

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

7.0

Speaking

7.0

Reading

7.0

Listening

7.0

Overall band score

7.0

Application Requirements

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

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.

Essential requirements for admission (including fieldwork requirements)

Many of our courses require students to comply with additional essential requirements. Failure to comply with any of the essential requirements may potentially prevent the successful completion of the course and/or achieving professional registration.

Fees and charges

Domestic fee paying postgraduate

2023 Fee year:

$30,406*

Domestic

2024 Fee year:

$31,926*

Domestic

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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2023

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

2024

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

2025

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

2026

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • 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.

How to apply

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

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