GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Physiotherapy (Graduate Entry)
Adelaide University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
About this program
Adelaide University's Master of Physiotherapy (Graduate Entry) is a two-year intensive degree in Adelaide for graduates from a related field. The curriculum is contemporary and culturally informed, with hands-on learning, and covers how to assess, treat and prevent a range of health conditions. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a physiotherapist with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 4 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
12 units- 6 unitsPhysiotherapy Professional Practice
- 6 unitsEvidence Informed Clinical Reasoning in Physiotherapy
- Musculoskeletal Skills in Physiotherapy
Year 1, Semester 2
12 units- 12 unitsAcute Care Skills in Physiotherapy
- Rehabilitation Skills in Physiotherapy
Year 2, Semester 1
6 units- 6 unitsPain Science (GE)
- 6 unitsAcute Care in Physiotherapy Practice
- 6 unitsPhysiotherapy Practice in Rehabilitation
- Applied Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice (GE)
Year 2, Semester 2
12 units- 6 unitsClinical Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy GE
- 6 unitsPhysiotherapy Practice with Children and Families
- Advanced Practice in Physiotherapy GE
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
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On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Australian Physiotherapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Physiotherapy Council
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria. Eligible pathways include approved fields of education: Medical Studies Rehabilitation Therapies Human Biology Medical Science Human Movement Public Health; prerequisite courses: Statistics and Research Methods (at least one course equivalent); AND Human Anatomy (at least two courses equivalent); AND Human Physiology (at least two courses equivalent).
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