Master of Physiotherapy

Domestic students:

APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

Please note the closing time and date for receipt of first round applications is 11.59 PM (AEST) on 30 September 2026. Second round applications 11.59 PM (AEST) 31 October 2026, with the final round closing 11:59 PM (AEDT) 30 November 2026.

Admission to the Master of Physiotherapy is highly competitive and achieving the entry requirements does not guarantee an offer for this course.

Applicants who meet the entry requirements are ranked on academic performance and offers are made based on the number of places available.

This course uses a minimum credit average GPA requirement (5.0) for prior tertiary education and equivalent ranks as part of the admission process.

Applicants must have completed a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an Australian University or equivalent.

The GPA is determined from a Bachelor’s degree, or a completed higher post-graduate qualification equating to at least one year equivalent full time study from an Australian university (or equivalent) having completed the equivalent of the following pre-requisites within the last 10 years:

• two units (25 credit points) of human physiology, ideally including exercise physiology

• two units (25 credit points) of human anatomy, including detailed musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory and neurological anatomy

• one unit (12.5 credit points) of study in psychology or sociology, and

• one unit (12.5 credit points) of study in research methods

If you are providing multiple eligible GPAs, the highest GPA will be used for ranking purposes. Prior study in fields such as exercise science, biomedical or other health science is recommended.

Completion of the prerequisites can occur via enrolment in UTAS units, other Australian universities or international universities that offer appropriate level units, and via Open University.

Quotas: Tasmanian Quota At least 60% of places will be offered to Tasmanians, which is defined as:

Applicants who meet the domestic admission requirements and can demonstrate they:

• Are currently resident in Tasmania at the time of application, and/or;

• Have completed TCE/IB in Tasmania

Applicants who have recently completed secondary education: A subquota of up to 50% of the Tasmanian quota exists for school leaver applicants who will have completed TCE/IB in Tasmania in the year preceding entry to the University of Tasmania subject to the following conditions:

• Applicants must have completed their Certificate of Education within the last 12 months;

• Applicants will be ranked according to their ATAR;

• Applicants must be enrolled in one of the following UTAS undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science (53J), Bachelor of Biomedicine (M3X), Bachelor of Psychological Science (53F);

• Applicants entering this guaranteed pathway will be required to:

• study full-time within the undergraduate program,

• complete all relevant pre-requisite units during the undergraduate program, and

• maintain a GPA of 5.0 throughout their undergraduate program.

• Applicants cannot defer commencement of study in the chosen UTAS undergraduate degree or subsequent postgraduate degree.

Applicants can apply for this Guaranteed Entry Pathway (after applying for one of the above mentioned bachelor degrees) by completing this form: Tasmanian School Leaver Guaranteed Entry Pathway

Quota for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People A quota of up to 15% of places will be available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People who meet all entry requirements.

SAFETY IN PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS This course includes compulsory Professional Experience Placements. You must meet the College of Health and Medicine's Safety in Practice Requirements before census date of the first semester of your course. The safety in practice requirements are completed separately to the course admission application.

International students:

APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

Please note the closing time and date for receipt of first round applications is 11.59 PM (AEST) on 30 September 2026. Second round applications 11.59 PM (AEST) 31 October 2026, with the final round closing 11:59 PM (AEDT) 30 November 2026.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS Academic minimum score of 7 overall and a minimum score of 7 in each individual band

OR

• successfully completed a relevant tertiary qualification in English in Australia or equivalent (refer to UTAS English Language Requirements) within the previous 24 months.

The IELTS result must be no older than two years at the expected course commencement date. All Other Requirements Admission to the Master of Physiotherapy is highly competitive and achieving the entry requirements does not guarantee an offer for this course. Applicants who meet the entry requirements are ranked on academic performance and offers are made based on the number of places available.

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required. This course uses a minimum credit average GPA requirement of 5.0 for prior tertiary education as part of the admission process.

The GPA is determined from a Bachelor’s degree, or a completed higher post-graduate qualification equating to at least one year equivalent full time study from an Australian University (or equivalent). If providing multiple eligible GPAs, the highest GPA will be used for ranking purposes.

Completed the equivalent of the following pre-requisites within the last 10 years:

• two units (25 credit points) of human physiology, ideally including exercise physiology

• two units (25 credit points) of human anatomy, including detailed musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory and neurological anatomy

• one unit (12.5 credit points) of study in psychology or sociology, and

• one unit (12.5 credit points) of study in research method

Completion of the pre-requisites can occur via enrolment in UTAS units, other Australian universities or international universities that offer appropriate level units, and via Open University.

Prior study in fields such as exercise science, biomedical or other health science is recommended. Quota A quota of up to 15% of places will be offered to international students.

SAFETY IN PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS This course includes compulsory Professional Experience Placements. You must meet the College of Health and Medicine's Safety in Practice Requirements before census date of the first semester of your course. The safety in practice requirements are completed separately to the course admission application.

Alternative entry pathways:

NIL

Allied Health professionals are in high demand across the health sector with employment for Physiotherapist projected to increase in Australia by 33.6% by 2033*.

Our Master of Physiotherapy will provide you with qualifications that can lead to various job opportunities in Tasmania, Australia and overseas. As a physiotherapist, you can work across a range of different industries including;

• Aged Care
• Cardiothoracic
• Emergency
• Government sector
• Musculoskeletal
• Neurological
• Oncology
• Paediatrics
• Private Industry
• Sports health
• Women’s health

*National Skills Commission ten year projections from May 2024-May 2034.