Physiotherapy

About the course

This Masters course will allow students to gain a sophisticated understanding of complex case and chronic diseases in order to prepare students for professional practice as a physiotherapist. Students are typically able to choose to undertake coursework only options or a minor thesis as part of the program.

What you might learn

Students can choose units of study such as women's health, paediatrics, sports and spinal cord injury, including an option of undertaking placements for some courses. Training throughout the degree will help you to develop key skills to specialise in that subject area.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as research scientist, scientific writer, senior physiotherapist, academic, Exercise Rehabilitation/Injury Management Advisor, Rehabilitation Consultant, and etc. in companies including The Melbourne Sports Medicine Centre, NHS, Novartis, Melbourne Victory, AFL Players' Association, and etc.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

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*Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2020)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com