Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Physiotherapy in Bundoora Australia | RMIT University
RMIT University
|
Bundoora Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
50,880
(c. USD36,278.05)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Physiotherapy is a two-year professional graduate program designed to prepare students for clinical practice. Located in Bundoora (Melbourne), this evidence-based program develops adaptable, resourceful healthcare professionals with strong business and technological skills. The curriculum focuses on therapeutic communication, digital health applications, and comprehensive patient care knowledge to improve health outcomes through innovative, ethical practice.
This 16-course degree provides immersive learning experiences in both simulated and actual clinical settings, preparing students to tackle healthcare challenges in Australia and globally. The program addresses complex health issues including chronic conditions, disabilities, and patients with multiple comorbidities throughout their lifespan.
The program incorporates EmpowEER Work Integrated Learning (WIL) components across four courses during the two years. Participants gain hands-on experience through clinical simulations and real-world practice, with structured industry assessments evaluating their theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and clinical decision-making abilities. Students can also collaborate on research projects with industry partners under professional mentorship.
With rising healthcare demands over the past ten years, physiotherapy continues to expand and transform. Technological advancements and new research findings require practitioners to constantly adapt to evolving healthcare environments. RMIT's Master of Physiotherapy equips graduates with critical thinking abilities, clinical proficiency, digital health competencies, and management skills to become innovative practitioners, continuous learners, and future healthcare leaders.
Graduates of this program are also well-prepared to pursue specialized clinical areas, conduct physiotherapy research, or enter related industry fields through further study
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
You must have successfully completed an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) within the last 10 years* with a minimum 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 relevant degree (as above) with a GPA of at least 1.5 out of 4, will be considered if they have at least 2 years (full-time equivalent) of relevant industry experience (e.g. Exercise Science, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Allied Health Assistance, Paramedic, Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Chinese Medicine, Psychology, Myotherapy, Naturopathy, Respiratory Scientist, Aged Care, Counselling, Exercise Physiology, Social Work, Dietetics, Speech Pathology). ^
Please note that entry to this program is competitive and meeting the minimum academic entry requirements does not guarantee an offer. Applicants will be selected competitively based on their GPA and selection task.
If this bachelor degree was completed more than 10 years ago, applicants must have completed a postgraduate qualification in health within the last 10 years or have recent, relevant work experience. These applicants will be assessed for eligibility on a case-by-case basis.
If you wish to have industry or employment experience assessed as part of meeting the entry requirements you will need to provide a detailed CV/resume listing previous positions, dates of employment and position responsibilities; a statement from your employer confirming these details (or contact details of employer so RMIT can seek confirmation); and evidence of any relevant professional development undertaken.
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 7.5 (with no individual band below 7.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 102 (with minimum of 24 in Reading, 24 in Listening, 23 in Speaking and 27 in Writing)
Tuition
AUD
50,880