Master of Applied Science

Yes, the Master of Physiotherapy is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council. Successful graduates are eligible for membership of the Physiotherapy Board of Australia, enabling them to practise as physiotherapists in Australia.

You'll complete supervised professional practice (work-integrated learning) in a range of settings, including elite sports, private practice, acute care and rehabilitation clinics, aged care, and community care. Students must be registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia to be eligible to undertake clinical placements and must pass essential pre-requisite units before undertaking clinical placements.

This course is offered as a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for eligible students, with indicative fees of AU$9,537 per year for a full-time student in 2026. This fee is a guide only, based on a typical full-time study load, and does not include materials such as textbooks or the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).

Students are notified at enrolment of professional practice requirements including appropriate uniform/attire, equipment, travel, 'Police Check' and 'Working with Children Check', record of immunization, First Aid and CPR certification, and a signed agreement to nominate oneself as fit for practice. Students must also acknowledge and provide information about their fitness to practice as set out in the Fitness to Practice form, and must meet compulsory immunisations and clearances required by clinical venues.

Students have access to a world-class sport and learning precinct at the Footscray Park Campus, which features the most advanced exercise technology available. Facilities include exercise physiology labs, biomechanics labs, motor learning and skilled performance labs, heat chambers, motor control and biofeedback labs, and integrated teaching and learning facilities.