GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Physiotherapy
RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The RMIT Master of Physiotherapy, based in Bundoora in Melbourne, produces agile, evidence-informed health professionals. Students learn therapeutic communication skills, business and enterprise acumen, technology and digital health skills, and knowledge of healthcare across the lifespan, with simulated and clinical experiences embedded in the curriculum. The degree leads to eligibility for registration as a physiotherapist. Graduates work as physiotherapists in hospitals, private and sports practice, aged and community care and rehabilitation.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Year 1 In the first year of study
- you undertake 8 subjects that prepare you for your block clinical placement period. These subjects cover foundational knowledge and practical skills in physiotherapy across lifespan
- research and leadership. You also commence your EmpowEEr WIL placement – a one-day-per-week industry placement over 2 years
- delivered during the 2 semesters. Year 2 In the second year of study
- you delve deeper into aspects of physiotherapy practice that include introduction of complex clinical presentations and clinical reasoning
- global healthcare model
- and business and management within the context of physiotherapy practice. You attend clinical placement blocks
- each of 5 weeks in duration
- and continue your EmpowEEr WIL placement
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
Important information Academic requirements Applicants must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or international equivalent) within the last 10 years* with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 out of 4.0 in a Science, Biomedical Science, Exercise Science, Health or other discipline, with a major/minor in human anatomy (including musculoskeletal anatomy) and a major/minor in human physiology. Applicants who have a successfully completed a
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