| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Master of Physiotherapy is a full-time, four-semester program that prepares students to become practicing physiotherapists. Through problem-based and practical learning, students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to work in various healthcare settings, including regional, rural, and metropolitan landscapes. The program includes supervised professional experience placements and community-based projects, ensuring graduates are equipped with the theoretical and practical skills required for a successful career as a registered physiotherapist.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This course will give you the qualifications and skills you need to become a practicing physiotherapist. Developed in collaboration with health professionals, industry leaders and professional bodies, this course will equip you with the future facing capabilities required to adapt and respond to rapidly occurring changes in health, and the health system. Through problem-based and practical learning experiences, you will be introduced to a range of health care settings that have widespread community health impact. You will be challenged to reflect on your views, and to consider how your values and strengths influence your practice as an emerging physiotherapist. You will participate in community-based projects and authentic experiential learning activities that develop and apply lean and system thinking skills, preparing you to respond to complex health care problems. These are distinctive areas of professional development that will build your capacity for work readiness, ensuring client-centred, quality and safe health care across diverse service delivery settings experienced in regional, rural and metropolitan landscapes. It is a full- time course that runs over four semesters, with 50 credit points (4 units) each semester. Alternative pathways can be discussed with the Course Coordinator. The Master of Physiotherapy has it’s ‘home base’ in Launceston but, where possible, it is place-based, so that you can complete elements of study from wherever you reside in Tasmania. Throughout the four stages of the course, you will engage in online and independent learning, including weekly, one day, face-to-face workshops with staff in Launceston or Hobart. You also need to be available to attend two week-long Residential Schools in Launceston each semester, and engage in Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities throughout the course as part of the units. These include a supervised professional experience placement (PEP) in each semester of the program, which are collocated to your place of residence where possible. Block placements will occur across Tasmania, and travel to participate in these activities may be required over the duration of the course. Please note this mean you are unable to undertake the course from interstate. You will also be expected to complete formal manual handling training and first aid certification prior to commencing their PEP placements. Graduates of the Master of Physiotherapy complete the degree equipped with the theoretical and practical skills required by for their future career as a registered Physiotherapist.
Outline:
The Master of Physiotherapy comprises sixteen (16) core units, is studied full time, and uses a semester structure.
Year 1
- CAM529 Introduction to Public Health
- CXA705 Becoming an Allied Health Professional
- CXA708 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- CXA709 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice
- CXA736 Foundations of Physiotherapy
- CXA737 Physiotherapy Practice
- CXA738 Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
- HGA746 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing
Year 2
- CAM720 Health Research Methods
- CXA713 Transitioning to Community-Based Allied Health Practice
- CXA739 Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Practice
- CXA740 Neurological Physiotherapy
- CXA741 Neurological Physiotherapy Practice
- CXA742 Physiotherapy Across the Lifespan
- CXA743 Physiotherapy Across the Lifespan Practice
Careers:
As a physiotherapist, you can work across a range of different industries including; Aged CareCardiothoracicEmergencyGovernment sectorMusculoskeletalNeurologicalOncologyPaediatricsPrivate IndustrySports healthWomen’s health
University of Tasmania
Overview:
The University of Tasmania is a public research university located in Tasmania, Australia. It is known for its commitment to sustainability and has been ranked #1 in climate action globally for three consecutive years by the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. The university prides itself on its welcoming and collaborative community, fostering deep connections with local industry, schools, and the Tasmanian community.
Services Offered:
The university offers a wide range of services to students, including:
Academic support:
Guidance on course selection, academic advising, and tutoring services.Student life and wellbeing:
Support services for mental health, physical health, and financial wellbeing.Campus facilities:
Access to libraries, computer labs, sports facilities, and student clubs and societies.Accommodation:
On-campus and off-campus accommodation options for students.Scholarships and financial aid:
Various scholarships and financial aid programs to support students.International student support:
Dedicated services for international students, including visa assistance and cultural orientation programs.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Students at the University of Tasmania can expect a vibrant and engaging campus experience. The university offers a range of opportunities for students to connect with each other and the wider community through:
Clubs and societies:
A diverse range of clubs and societies catering to various interests.Sporting activities:
Opportunities to participate in various sports and recreational activities.Events and activities:
Regular events and activities organized by the university and student groups.Campus locations:
The university has campuses in Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast, and Sydney, offering diverse learning environments and experiences.Key Reasons to Study There:
Sustainability leadership:
The university's commitment to sustainability and its #1 ranking in climate action globally.Hands-on learning:
Emphasis on practical and experiential learning opportunities.Strong research focus:
A reputation for research excellence and impact.Welcoming and supportive community:
A friendly and inclusive environment for students.Unique location:
The opportunity to study and live in the beautiful and diverse island state of Tasmania.Academic Programs:
The University of Tasmania offers a wide range of academic programs across various disciplines, including:
Business and Law
Creative Arts and Design
Earth, Sea, Antarctic and Environment
Education, Humanities and Social Sciences
Health and Medicine
Science, Technology and Engineering
The university is particularly strong in areas such as marine science, Antarctic research, environmental studies, and indigenous studies.
Other:
Entry Requirements:
For Domestic students:
- Applicants must have completed a Bachelor or Master degree (other than Physiotherapy) from an Australian university in the last 10 years, having completed the equivalent of:
- two units (25 credit points) of human physiology, ideally including exercise physiology
- two units (25 credit points) of human anatomy, including detailed musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory and neurological anatomy
- one unit (12.5 credit points) of study in psychology, and
- one unit (12.5 credit points) of study in research methods and/or evidence-based practice.
