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Master of Physiotherapy Studies

Overview

Build on your undergraduate degree and qualify as an accredited physiotherapist in just 2 years with the Master of Physiotherapy Studies.

This 2-year full-time program will equip you with the theoretical knowledge, skills, and professional attributes for a career in physiotherapy. You’ll develop specialist diagnostic and clinical skills to provide competent physiotherapy service to clients as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

This postgraduate program is designed for people who have completed an approved bachelor's degree and appropriate prerequisite study in human anatomy and human physiology.

Across the program, you’ll learn how physiotherapy can play a role in the management of clients with a wide range of injuries and conditions, including those that affect the musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, and neurological systems. You’ll build knowledge and practical skills in evidence-based therapeutic interventions, such as exercise prescription and manual therapy for injury prevention, health promotion and optimising function, in clients across the lifespan.

You’ll benefit from extensive supervised clinical placements in UQ Physiotherapy Clinics, aged care and community services, hospitals, schools, and other healthcare organisations and private practices, allowing you to apply your learning with real clients.

Upon completion, you’ll graduate with the skills, knowledge and confidence to become a leader in the field, as you begin your career as an accredited physiotherapist.

Location
St Lucia
Duration
2 Years full-time
Start Semester
Summer Semester (1 Dec, 2025)
Program Code
5267
AQF
Level 9
Location
St Lucia
Fees
A$69980
Duration
2 Years
Start Semester
Summer Semester (1 Dec, 2025)
Semester dates for 2026 are yet to be confirmed
Program Code
5267
CRICOS Code
039545A
AQF
Level 9

Program highlights

Program highlights

  • Benefit from clinical experience throughout the program and be a highly sought after physiotherapist upon graduation.
  • Open pathways to further specialisation such as a Master of Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal or Sports) or a PhD.
  • Join a School that’s internationally renowned as a leader in rehabilitation teaching and research, and that has offered physiotherapy studies since 1938.

2 in the world for sports-related subjects

QS World University Rankings 2024

1 in Australia for sports-related subjects

QS World University Rankings 2024

Watch Meet Sylvie – Master of Physiotherapy Studies student on YouTube.

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
  • Seminars

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:

  • Foundations of Physiotherapy I: Fundamentals of Communication, Movement & Exercise
  • Foundations of Physiotherapy II: Fundamentals of Examination & Measurement
  • Theory, Practice & Research: Musculoskeletal Phty - Lower Limb
  • Theory, Practice & Research: Musculoskeletal Phty - Lumbar Spine

Program accreditation

The Master of Physiotherapy Studies is accredited by:

  • Australian Physiotherapy Council

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • A bachelor's degree (or equivalent), with completed university-level studies in human anatomy and human physiology.
Please see 'Additional application information' below for further details on entry requirements.You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Entry is competitive based on GPA with a limited intake capacity. The GPA cut-off for those offered a place in 2023 was 5.59.
  • A bachelor's degree (or equivalent), with completed university-level studies in human anatomy and human physiology.
Please see 'Additional application information' below for further details on entry requirements.You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Entry is competitive based on GPA with a limited intake capacity. The GPA cut-off for those offered a place in 2023 was 5.59.

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.

BE and OET are not accepted.

 

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

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.

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Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Physiotherapy Studies 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.

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Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven’t completed the prerequisites, we can help.

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Additional application information

To be considered for enrolment, an applicant must:

  • Hold a bachelor degree; study in fields such as allied health, human movement science, physical or biological sciences is recommended.
  • If the bachelor degree was completed more than 10 years prior to program commencement, have subsequently completed, within the 10 years prior to program commencement, the following university level study:
    • 2 units (1 course) in human anatomy - musculoskeletal anatomy; and
    • 2 units (1 course) in human physiology - systems physiology.

Suitable UQ prerequisite courses:

  • Human Anatomy: ANAT1005, ANAT2029 or BIOM2020
  • Human Physiology: PHYL1007 or BIOM2012

At the commencement of the program you must obtain, and thereafter hold for the duration of the program, a current First Aid Certificate (including CPR) and Blue Card. You will also be required to provide evidence that you do not carry blood-borne transmissible viruses or tuberculosis (TB) and comply with a schedule of immunisations.

Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.

Additional application information

To be considered for enrolment, an applicant must:

  • Hold a bachelor degree; study in fields such as allied health, human movement science, physical or biological sciences is recommended.
  • If the bachelor degree was completed more than 10 years prior to program commencement, have subsequently completed, within the 10 years prior to program commencement, the following university level study:
    • 2 units (1 course) in human anatomy - musculoskeletal anatomy; and
    • 2 units (1 course) in human physiology - systems physiology.

Suitable UQ prerequisite courses:

  • Human Anatomy: ANAT1005, ANAT2029 or BIOM2020
  • Human Physiology: PHYL1007 or BIOM2012

At the commencement of the program you must obtain, and thereafter hold for the duration of the program, a current First Aid Certificate (including CPR) and Blue Card. You will also be required to provide evidence that you do not carry blood-borne transmissible viruses or tuberculosis (TB) and comply with a schedule of immunisations.

Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.

Fees and Scholarships

Indicative annual fee

Approximate yearly cost of tuition (20 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

$49,800

2024

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$49,800

2025

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Approximate yearly cost of tuition (20 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

AUD $69,980

2024

Fee information for 2025 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2024.

AUD $69,980

2025

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Additional costs

  • Annual CPR re-certification (approximately $80 per year)
  • Students are expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
  • First Aid Certificate (including CPR) (approximately $130 renewed every 3 years)
  • A clinical uniform shirt is required and may be purchased through the School.
  • 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.

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FEE-HELP

Domestic students who are accepted into the Master of Physiotherapy Studies pay tuition fees.

FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their tuition fees.

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Centrelink support

Scholarships

You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:

How to apply

Important dates

The closing date for this program is:

  • Places have now been filled for this program in the next intake. Applications are welcome for future intakes.

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 Summer - Applications open on 1 September of the year preceding commencement and close on the 31 August of the year of commencement.

To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.

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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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