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Course: Master of Physiotherapy (768AA)

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Award: Master of Physiotherapy
Course Level: 04
Faculty: Faculty of Health
University Admissions Centre (UAC) Course Code: 885805
CRICOS Code: 050002F
Offered Locations and Delivery Modes:

  • UC Bruce Campus

Introduction

NOTE: OPEN TO NEW ADMISSIONS IN SEMESTER 2

The course caters for graduates of an appropriate undergraduate health science degree to provide a focussed training in physiotherapy. The degree will incorporate lectures, laboratories and tutorial sessions with a strong professional practice component to provide students with the necessary knowledge, attitudes and clinical decision making skills required to practise as physiotherapists. A series of problem based clinical studies will further develop the skills and flexibility of students, allowing them to adapt to the challenges encountered in the delivery of physiotherapy in a wide variety of settings.

Professional experience will be gained in public hospitals and private practices in the ACT and surrounding region. This will be consistent with the guidelines for registration of physiotherapists approved by the Australian Physiotherapy Council. Clinical Log Book entries will supplement the clinical and professional aspects. Monitoring of the academic rigour will occur through a University of Canberra course consultative committee.

Full-time domestic students in this course may be eligible for student income support in the form of Youth Allowance, Austudy or Pensioner Education Supplement.

Course Requirements

At least 48 credit points, including at least 24 credit points at PG Level, comprising the following 16 units.

6449 Musculoskeletal Interventions 1 PG
6447 Cardiothoracic Interventions 1 PG
6450 Health Professional Practice 1 PG
7786 Neuromuscular Interventions PG
8387 Electrophysical Agents PG
6452 Neurological Interventions 1 PG
6454 Health Professional Practice 2 PG
6451 Evidence Based Practice PG
6453 Musculoskeletal Interventions 2 PG
6455 Cardiothoracic Interventions 2 PG
6458 Paediatric Interventions PG
6456 Neurological Interventions 2 PG
6457 Musculoskeletal Interventions 3 PG
6460 Physiotherapy in the Community PG
6459 Physiotherapy in Ageing PG
6462 Physiotherapy in Specific Groups PG

Typical Course Structure

Note: Course commencing in the Second Semester (July)

Semester 2 Second teaching period
YEAR 1
7786 Neuromuscular Interventions PG 6452 Neurological Interventions 1 PG
6449 Musculoskeletal Interventions 1 PG 6453 Musculoskeletal Interventions 2 PG
6450 Health Professional Practice 1 PG 8387 Electrophysical Agents PG
6447 Cardiothoracic Interventions 1 PG 6455 Cardiothoracic Interventions 2 PG
YEAR 2
6458 Paediatric Interventions PG 6460 Physiotherapy in the Community PG
6457 Musculoskeletal Interventions 3 PG 6451 Evidence Based Practice PG
6456 Neurological Interventions 2 PG 6454 Health Professional Practice 2 PG
6459 Physiotherapy in Ageing PG 6462 Physiotherapy in Specific Groups PG

Course Duration

4 semesters (not available part-time). Entry in semester 2 only, maximum 8 semesters.

Admission Requirements

Applicants will have a relevant degree in the Health Sciences or equivalent (with successful completion of units of study in Musculoskeletal Anatomy, Advanced Functional Anatomy, Physiology of Exercise and Biomechanics) and have a history of above average grades. Admission will be competitive based on prior academic performance.

Additional Requirements: All students in the Master of Physiotherapy course are required complete clinical practice placement in blocks of time, often outside of teaching tiem. These clinical practice placements are essential to the program and are assessed.

Prior to commencing clinical practice, all students need to present a complete immunisation schedule, and First Aid certificates including CPR, as a requirement of the ACT and NSW health departments.

All students are required to undergo an Australian Federal Police Record check prior to undertaking clinical experience in the ACT, and a NSW Police check before undertaking practice in NSW.

An overall Academic IELTS band score of 7.0 with no component less than 7 is an entry requirement for students from a non-English speaking background.

Professional Recognition

The course has been accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council. Graduates of the Master of Physiotherapy are eligible for registration as a Physiotherapist by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

Course Enquiries

Students seeking course advice should contact the course convener, Associate Professor Jennie Scarvell, 12D51, (02) 6206 8710. Further assistance may be sought from the Faculty of Health Student Liaison Officer email: HealthStudentLiaison@canberra.edu.au