
Master of Physiotherapy
Overview
Take your career in physiotherapy to the next level with our Master of Physiotherapy. Specialise in musculoskeletal physiotherapy or sports physiotherapy, or extend your study to obtain qualifications in both.
This program is designed for physiotherapists wanting to gain advanced skills in musculoskeletal physiotherapy or sports physiotherapy, and is delivered by world-renowned educators, researchers and clinicians.
Through the program, you’ll deepen your understanding of evidence-based practice, differential diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal and sports injuries and conditions, exercise prescription and programming. You’ll take your clinical reasoning skills to the next level to advance your clinical effectiveness, improve patient outcomes and boost career opportunities.
You'll develop your knowledge through advanced coursework, research and clinical placement under the mentoring and supervision of dedicated titled and specialist clinical educators who will help you consolidate your learning with real-time peer review and feedback.
This program has been designed to be flexible, allowing you to learn around your commitments. You can choose how many courses you take each semester and how they are ordered. The courses involve a mix of on-campus intensives and online learning.
By taking an additional four courses, you can obtain a second master’s degree in the alternate field of study.
This program fulfils the requirements to become a Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and/or Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist.
Program highlights
- Enjoy a flexible program that includes a combination of on-campus intensive courses interspersed with remote and online learning.
- Upskill and specialise by gaining extra qualifications to broaden your knowledge, clinical reasoning and boost career opportunities.
- Develop your clinical expertise through supervised placements under internationally recognised physiotherapists.
- Learn from award-winning physiotherapy educators, clinicians and researchers.
Fields of study
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- Sports Physiotherapy
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Online study
- Research experience
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Clinical skills in musculoskeletal, sports and exercise physiotherapy
- Exercise-based rehabilitation, strength and conditioning in musculoskeletal, sports and exercise physiotherapy
- Advanced clinical reasoning, injury surveillance and prevention in sport and performance
- Applied evidence and clinical reasoning in musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Depending on which field you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Musculoskeletal physiotherapist
- Sports physiotherapist
- Health services manager
- Clinical scientist
- Advanced practice physiotherapist
Next steps after graduation
The Master of Physiotherapy is regularly undertaken for professional development reasons – for career progression, advancing clinical practice and improving patient care.
Graduates are equipped with developed knowledge, skills and understanding of physiotherapy and can use their qualifications to show evidence of professional development or to fulfil requirements for titled membership of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia, or Sports Physiotherapy Australia within the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
You will also be eligible to pursue the final stage training for clinical specialisation within the Australian College of Physiotherapists.
Program accreditation
The Master of Physiotherapy is accredited by:
- Australian Physiotherapy Association
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in physiotherapy,
- Plus 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant professional experience and evidence of continuing professional education, or
- Equivalent qualifications and experience.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Entry is competitive based on GPA and with a limited intake. Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander who meet the minimum entry requirements for this program will be offered an interview. On admission to the program, you will need to provide evidence of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status.
Please see 'Additional application information' below for further details on entry requirements.
- A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in physiotherapy,
- Plus 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant professional experience and evidence of continuing professional education, or
- Equivalent qualifications and experience.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Entry is competitive based on GPA and with a limited intake. Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander who meet the minimum entry requirements for this program will be offered an interview. On admission to the program, you will need to provide evidence of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status.
Please see 'Additional application information' below for further details on entry requirements.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.
PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.
CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.
Other OET - A minimum grade of B for each sub skill (L,S,R,W).
BE is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Inherent requirements
To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Physiotherapy are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Need help meeting the entry requirements?
Additional application information
Additional application information
Fields of study
Fields of study
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Specific emphasis is placed on the development of advanced clinical reasoning and skills in manual therapy and therapeutic exercise.
You'll develop specialised professional skills including high level clinical reasoning, problem solving, assessment and diagnosis. You'll be trained in the application of advanced preventive and management programs based on basic, behavioural, medical and physiotherapeutic sciences. You'll also develop research skills and actively participate in clinical effectiveness, evaluation and research.
Focus is placed on developing your advanced clinical reasoning skills and the underlying scientific basis of sports physiotherapy practice.
You'll develop specialised professional skills including high-level clinical reasoning, problem solving, assessment and diagnosis. You'll be trained in the application of advanced preventive and management programs based on basic, behavioural, medical and physiotherapeutic sciences. You'll also develop research skills and actively participate in clinical effectiveness, evaluation and research.
Fields of study
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Specific emphasis is placed on the development of advanced clinical reasoning and skills in manual therapy and therapeutic exercise.
You'll develop specialised professional skills including high level clinical reasoning, problem solving, assessment and diagnosis. You'll be trained in the application of advanced preventive and management programs based on basic, behavioural, medical and physiotherapeutic sciences. You'll also develop research skills and actively participate in clinical effectiveness, evaluation and research.
Focus is placed on developing your advanced clinical reasoning skills and the underlying scientific basis of sports physiotherapy practice.
You'll develop specialised professional skills including high-level clinical reasoning, problem solving, assessment and diagnosis. You'll be trained in the application of advanced preventive and management programs based on basic, behavioural, medical and physiotherapeutic sciences. You'll also develop research skills and actively participate in clinical effectiveness, evaluation and research.
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (8 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$4,658
2025
$4,658
2025
Approximate yearly cost of full-time tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $53,760
2025
AUD $53,760
2025
Additional costs
- Annual CPR re-certification (approximately $80 per year)
- First Aid Certificate (including CPR) (approximately $130 renewed every 3 years)
- Costs for vaccinations and serology are the responsibility of the student and will vary based on individual and program requirements.
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Master of Physiotherapy are Commonwealth Supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.
Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth Supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
How to apply
Applying online
All international applications should be submitted to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Master of Physiotherapy is 5221.
Find out more about applying for postgraduate coursework study
Applying online
All domestic applications should be submitted to UQ.
The program code for the Master of Physiotherapy is 5221.
Find out more about applying for postgraduate coursework study
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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