To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below. We also consider non-academic research and work experience for our research candidates.
Admission criteria
Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree with studies in a cognate discipline and evidence of completion of a minimum of one anatomy, one physiology and one research unit or equivalent. Anatomy unit or units must have covered anatomy of the thorax, limbs and neuroanatomy. Examples of discipline areas include, but are not limited to: Exercise physiology, exercise science, exercise and sports sciences, medical science, biomedical science, health science, physiotherapy, physical therapy, human movement, applied science, rehabilitation science, occupational therapy, nursing and osteopathy. PLUS A minimum GPA of 4.5 out of 7.0 or a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60 percent.
Additional information
Students are notified at enrolment of professional practice requirements including: appropriate uniform/attire, equipment, travel, āPolice Checkā and āWorking with Children Checkā, record of immunisation, First Aid and CPR certification, and a signed agreement to nominate oneself as fit for practice. 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. The Master of Physiotherapy assumes requisite knowledge in the ethical code of conduct and scope of practice of physiotherapy Where students do not meet this requisite knowledge, on admission, they will be provided with access to one unit: ā¢ HPT1001 Introduction to the Health Profession (Physiotherapy) Students will be required to complete this unit as a self-directed unit and assess their own learning through the use of quizzes within the unit.
Special entry programs
If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily.
Learn more about special admission programs