Master of Physiotherapy Practice

La Trobe University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00115M

Physiotherapists assess, diagnose and treat patients with movement disorders or disabilities, including those with temporary or long-term injuries and musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory conditions. Physiotherapists use a range of skills, including education and advice, movement or exercise prescription and manual therapy with the aim of assisting people to achieve their goals for recovery, activity, participation and quality of life. Physiotherapists may work independently or as members of multidisciplinary healthcare teams. They are active in the prevention of illness and injury and in the promotion of health, and are also involved in clinical research, movement rehabilitation, ergonomics and the management of healthcare organizations.

Structure

Total of 255 Credit Points

Subjects

  • LTU0AIM Academic Integrity Module
  • HBS5001 Applied Anatomy For Physiotherapy
  • PTY5010 Development And Ageing
  • PTY5011 Physiotherapy: Acute Care
  • PTY5013 Physiotherapy: Cardiorespiratory
  • PTY5009 Physiotherapy: Community Practice
  • PTY5008 Physiotherapy: Essentials
  • PTY5012 Physiotherapy: Musculoskeletal
  • PTY5014 Physiotherapy: Neurological
  • PTY5015 Physiotherapy: Preparation For Clinical Practice
  • PTY5022 Physiotherapy: Career Development And Leadership
  • PTY5018 Physiotherapy: Clinical Placement A
  • PTY5019 Physiotherapy: Clinical Placement B
  • PTY5020 Physiotherapy: Clinical Placement C
  • PTY5021 Physiotherapy: Clinical Placement D
  • PTY5016 Physiotherapy: Evidence Based Practice
  • PTY5023 Physiotherapy: Focus On Special Clinical Areas
  • PTY5017 Physiotherapy: Sport, Exercise And Physical Activity

Standard entry requirements

  • Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Applicants must have completed their degree within the last five years.
  • Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Specialisation - Compulsory: Tertiary-level subjects in musculoskeletal anatomy (2 units) and human physiology (1 unit). Specialisation - Recommended: Tertiary-level subjects in neuroanatomy, pathophysiology, psychology, pharmacology, evidence-based practice, research methods or statistics, determinants of health, human movement, biomechanics, communication or education are also desirable.
  • Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) at least 70% Additional Information regarding WAM and Early Conditional Offers
  • Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Undergraduate requirements - Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
  • International: IELTS - 7.0 < 7.0 - 7.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 7.0.
  • Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Bendigo Domestic: $90,400
International: $110,000
No
  • Full-time : 2 years
Melbourne (Bundoora) Domestic: $90,400
International: $110,000
No
  • Full-time : 2 years

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