Flinders University
Master of Physiotherapy
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
Get ready to register and practice as a physiotherapist.
Course overview
Physiotherapists work with people throughout their lifespan to develop, maintain and restore movement and functional ability.
The physiotherapy profession has well-established research and evidence-based practice, which you will analyse and apply in this course.
Our program has a strong clinical focus, with teaching mainly embedded within clinical settings across South Australia. We also have close links with healthcare providers to best prepare you for professional practice as a physiotherapist.
Emphasis is placed on preparing you to become a contemporary health professional who can effectively work across a range of settings and in metropolitan or rural/remote locations.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
$1,192 (CSP)
What you will study
To complete the Master of Physiotherapy, you must complete 72 units units.
Year 1
- Musculoskeletal Practice 1
- Performance of Movement and Function
- Interprofessional Practice
- Cardiorespiratory Practice
- Musculoskeletal Practice 2
- Physiotherapy Clinical Practice
Year 2
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Early Practice 1
- Early Practice 2
- Professional Practices in Health Systems
- Complex Case and Advanced Practice
- Integrated Practice 1
- Integrated Practice 2
- Research in Practice
Entry requirements
Admission requirements
Applicants must typically hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least five.
In addition, applicants must demonstrate that they have completed the following pre-requisite topics:
- The equivalent of nine units of human physiology, including detailed exercise physiology.
- The equivalent of nine anatomy units, including detailed musculoskeletal and neurological anatomy.
- The equivalent of 4.5 units of study focused on understanding the human and social environment and social perspectives in health, such as psychology and sociology.
- The equivalent of 4.5 units of study of research methods and/or evidence-based practice.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Physiotherapists work in a variety of settings, including public health and private practice. They remain in demand across the health sector and this outlook is projected to continue. Physiotherapists can also work in managerial and research positions and opportunities exist to become self-employed in private practice or to work part-time.
Fees and CSP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $9,537 (Commonwealth supported).
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.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
The Australian Government allocates certain numbers of Commonwealth Supported Places to universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
- Depending on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
