Master of Clinical Physiotherapy

What you will study

To complete the Master of Clinical Physiotherapy, you must complete 200 credit points.

Complete 200 credit points from the following

• Continence and Pelvic Health Major
• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Major
• Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy Major

Entry requirements

Different pathway options depend on your level of work and educational experience.

• A bachelor's degree in physiotherapy or equivalent, plus at least two years of relevant clinical experience.
• You must be a registered physiotherapist with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia or be eligible for limited registration for postgraduate training in Australia.

You will need to provide evidence of your successful completion of an approved first aid (CPR) course.

You will also need to provide additional information with your application.

English language requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. I have outlined specific English requirements for this course below.

• IELTS - Writing 6.0
• Speaking 6.0
• Reading 6.0
• Listening 6.0
• Overall, the ban score is  6.5

You may demonstrate English proficiency using other tests. Please get in touch with the university for complete details.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be able to get credit towards your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined in the university policy. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

• Develop and apply advanced physiotherapy clinical skills and competencies relevant to clinical care.
• Reflect and extend on discipline knowledge and contemporary best practice in interprofessional contexts.
• Source, critique and synthesise information to inform advanced physiotherapy practice.
• Communicate articulately, responsibly and respectfully in diverse professional settings.
• Integrate relevant technologies to support contemporary physiotherapy practice.
• Critically reflect on professional capabilities to evolve strategies for lifelong learning.
• Implement, lead and advocate for high-quality physiotherapy to improve patient care and health outcomes.
• Adapt behaviour and communication to create a safe and supportive environment for individuals from culturally, linguistically and gender diverse backgrounds and Indigenous Australians.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively within local and global interprofessional contexts in physiotherapy care.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Average 2025 first-year fee: $33,522 (domestic full-fee paying place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 100 credit points (normally four units) per semester or 200 credit points (normally eight units) per year.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

• The number of units studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of units.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.