University of Melbourne
Master of Physiotherapy (Paediatrics)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
Designed to produce graduates with advanced knowledge and skills for professional practice in Paediatrics.
Course overview
The Master of Physiotherapy (Paediatrics) targets early and mid-career physiotherapists who wish to further their careers within this clinical interest stream of physiotherapy practice. The curriculum is designed for practising clinicians, is internationally relevant and can be studied part-time or full-time.
The course is a blended program that combines ten fully online subjects with one off-campus clinical subject. This course emphasises linking theory, research evidence and practice, utilising research evidence to underpin paediatric physiotherapy clinical practice and decision-making. Subjects extend knowledge and understanding and introduce research principles and innovations necessary for clinical practice in different environments. The flexible course structure lets you personalise your degree by selecting from a wide range of elective subjects most relevant to your areas of interest and career goals.
The Master of Physiotherapy (Paediatrics) will support students in strategically aligning their learning with established competencies required for industry-recognised paediatric physiotherapy professional titling. Further, this course can be designed to be relevant to the local and international context.
Who should apply
This course is designed for registered physiotherapists currently practising and with at least two years of post-qualification clinical experience in paediatrics.
Key facts
October, 2026
What you will study
To earn the Master of Physiotherapy (Paediatrics), students must complete 150 credit points. Unless otherwise indicated, each subject is worth 12.5 credit points.
Students must complete 75 credit points of core subjects:
- Paediatric Physiotherapy Theory
- Clinical Paediatric Physiotherapy
- Rehabilitation for Paediatrics
- Research and Evidence in Practice
- Physiotherapy Advanced Clinical Practice
- Evaluation of Rehabilitation Practice
Entry requirements
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:
- Have completed an undergraduate degree or equivalent.
- Be qualified as a physiotherapist and registered to practice as a physiotherapist.
- Have at least two years of relevant post-entry to practice professional experience in paediatric physiotherapy.
English language requirements
All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in several ways, including a recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:
- IELTS (Academic) – 7.0, with no band less than 7.0
- TOEFL – 94+, with writing 27; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13
- Pearson – 72+, with written communicative skill of 75 and no other communicative skill below 60
- Cambridge – 185+, with no less than 185 in writing and no less than 169 in each other's skill
Contact the university or visit their website for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).
Outcomes
Learning outcome
As a course student, you will interrogate the latest evidence and innovation in the discipline and use this to develop your clinical practice.
Career outcome
A Master's degree in Physiotherapy (Paediatrics) will build your professional profile and reputation, opening up new employment opportunities. A master's level qualification is integral to extending your career in paediatric physiotherapy and is often required for the award of professional specialist titling.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative first-year fee in 2026: $27,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Indicative total course fee in 2026: $56,700 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Unless otherwise noted, the indicative total course fee shown above assumes a study load of 1 EFTSL (equivalent full-time student load) commencing semester one of the listed year, except for courses with a duration of less than 1 EFTSL.
Fees are subject to annual review by the University, with any new rates effective from the beginning of each calendar year.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of subjects.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.
