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MC-PHYTH

Clinical Physiotherapy

Master by coursework

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

Deadlines for applying direct to Curtin

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Intake	Application open	Application close
Semester 1, 2023	15 August 2022	Applications now closed!
Semester 2, 2023	10 April 2023	Applications now closed!
Semester 1, 2024	Applications now open!	25 January 2024
Semester 2, 2024	8 April 2024	4 July 2024

Course outline

Clinical Physiotherapy

Outline

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

Continence and Pelvic Health (available in semester 1 only)
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Sport 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.

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)

Things to know before applying

It’s essential that all students that partake in a professional masters program are registered with the Physiotherapists Registration Board of Western Australia. Applicants who enrol into a professional masters program, who don’t hold a current registration with the Physiotherapists Registration Board, are required to obtain temporary registration.
Application for temporary registration is made in person by providing the Physiotherapists Registration Board of WA with certified copies of physiotherapy qualifications, as well as an original Letter of Good Standing (or a Statutory Declaration), dated within six months of the date of making an application for temporary registration. More information can be found on the AHPRA website.
Application for temporary registration should be completed prior to your arrival in Perth for the start of the course.
Temporary registration and participation in this professional masters program won’t be possible without proof of (temporary) registration.

Documents to submit with your application

Please submit the following documents with your application:

academic transcript and award certificate
resume
Two academic/professional referees [.pdf 118 kB]. If you have completed or are in the process of completing the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Physiotherapy you aren’t required to submit referee reports with your course application.
professional registration (please provide evidence of current registration as a physiotherapist).

Domestic application deadline: four weeks before the start of each semester.

International application deadline: 31 August (the year prior to the course start date).

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.

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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.

Curtin Perth

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

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How to apply

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Curtin Perth

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

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Curtin course code: MC-PHYTH
CRICOS code: 049888F
Last updated on: 28 September 2023

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