Master of Physiotherapy

Entry Requirements

Students who have not completed the Flinders University Bachelor of Health Sciences (Principles of Physiotherapy) will need to have completed the following prerequisites in their university study:

• the equivalent of 9 units of study focusing on human physiology, including one dedicated topic of exercise physiology
• the equivalent of 9 units of human anatomy, including one dedicated topic of human musculoskeletal anatomy
• the equivalent of 4.5 units of study focusing on an understanding of the human and social environment and social perspectives in health such as psychology and sociology
• the equivalent of 4.5 units of study in research methods
• the equivalent of 4.5 units in communication skills.
• a completed relevant degree from a recognised higher education institution
• completion of the required prerequisite subjects detailed above
• your academic performance in your undergraduate studies as measured by your grade point average (GPA). The minimum GPA to be considered is 5.0.

Completion of the prerequisites does not guarantee entry into the program.

Applicants who hold a degree in the Flinders University Bachelor of Health Sciences (Life Sciences or Therapy Studies stream) are likely to meet the prerequisites for these courses.

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic): 7.0 Overall with 6.5 Speaking, 6.5 Writing, 6.5 Reading, 6.5 Listening; TOEFL iBT: 94 Overall with 23 Speaking, 27 Writing, 24 Reading, 24 Listening; Pearson PTE Academic: 65 Overall with 58 Speaking, 58 Writing, 58 Reading, 58 Listening; Cambridge C1 Advanced: 185 Overall with 176 Speaking, 176 Writing, 176 Reading, 176 Listening; Occupational English Test (OET): 350 Speaking, 350 Writing, 350 Reading, 350 Listening. Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 115-120

Course Details

Physiotherapists work with people through the lifespan to develop, maintain and restore movement and functional ability.

The physiotherapy profession has well-established research and evidence-based practice, which you will analyse and apply in this course.

Teaching for the course is embedded mainly within clinical settings across South Australia and has close links with healthcare providers to best prepare you for professional practice as a physiotherapist.

Emphasis is placed on preparing you to become a contemporary health professional who is able to work effectively across a range of settings, and in metropolitan or rural/remote locations.

What you will study

The Master of Physiotherapy consists of 72 units.

It prepares you for professional practice as a physiotherapist.

You will progressively study the following:

• interprofessional practice
• musculoskeletal practice
• cardiorespiratory practice
• neurological rehabilitation
• complex case and chronic disease.

Clinical placements are included in every semester to ensure competency in practice.

Your career

Physiotherapists work in a variety of settings across both public health and private practice. They remain in demand across the health sector and this outlook is projected to continue. Physiotherapists can also work in managerial and research positions, and opportunities exist to become self-employed in private practice or to work part-time.

Potential employers include:

• hospitals
• community health centres
• aged care facilities
• mental health services
• rehabilitation centres
• sports clinics and fitness centres
• government departments
• schools and universities.