Master of Physiotherapy (768AA.2)

Fast track your way into a Physiotherapy Career

If you already possess a health-related degree but now wish to move into a career in physiotherapy, then the UC Master of Physiotherapy course will help you transition into a new pathway fast – and with confidence.

This 2-year, full time course will help you leverage your existing qualification and combine it with a comprehensive integrated learning schedule to ensure that you meet both Australian Physiotherapy Association requirements, and your own career objectives in the most expediate way possible. 

This course is unique to UC and has been specifically designed to help you not only graduate faster, but also enter the physiotherapy industry with a highly competitive edge.

So if you’re a health graduate that has been considering pursuing a career path more in line with your passion or purpose - then look no further than the UC Master of Physiotherapy course – and take your career to another level – fast.

Study a Master of Physiotherapy at UC and you will:

• develop knowledge of the structure and function of the human body
• learn to read, critique, evaluate and apply evidence from research and science into the practices of health care and health services
• enhance your communication skills in listening, speaking, explaining, and teaching
• develop detailed knowledge of normal function and development of the musculoskeletal, cardiothoracic, and neurological systems
• apply your knowledge and skill to assess, prevent, and treat developmental and degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal, cardiothoracic, and neurological systems
• understand and apply the professional ethics, responsibilities, values, and standards for the practice of physiotherapy
• develop excellent clinical analytical and reasoning skills.

Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

This course offers a high volume of work integrated learning and the opportunity to gain clinical practice experience using theoretical and practical components of your studies.

Comprising of four, five-week placements, these hands-on learning opportunities will cover a wide range of areas such as acute care units, rehabilitation centres, neurological units, residential care facilities, pediatric units, and aged care facilities. Placements are only provided on a full-time basis and will require interstate travel. Accommodation and transport costs are the student’s responsibility. For further information on WIL please visit https://www.canberra.edu.au/current-students/canberra-students/work-integrated-learning

Also, patients with a variety of medical issues such as spinal cord injuries and Parkinson’s disease will also regularly visit to discuss their conditions, and you’ll also have the chance to work with high-performance athletes looking to improve their physical and personal objectives.

Career opportunities

Potential careers available for UC Master of Physiotherapy students include:

• New graduate physiotherapist
• Physiotherapist
• Cardiothoracic physiotherapist
• Musculoskeletal physiotherapist
• Neurological physiotherapist
• Intensive care unit (ICU) physiotherapist
• Physiotherapy practice owner
• Physiotherapy researcher.

Course specific information

Prior to undertaking any clinical placement students will be required to:

• undertake a National Police Check 
• obtain a Working with Vulnerable People registration 
• provide your immunisation history 
• have a qualification in First Aid including CPR.
   

Professional accreditation

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.

For professional Physiotherapy registration with APHRA, IELTS is required for anyone who did not complete high school in Australia, England, Ireland, New Zealand, USA, Canada or South Africa, as opposed to the University requirements where IELTS is only required for those who have not studied in an English speaking country.