University of Queensland
Master of Physiotherapy Studies
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
Qualify as an accredited physiotherapist in just two years with UQ’s Master of Physiotherapy Studies, combining expert-led learning with hands-on clinical experience across diverse healthcare settings.
Course overview
Take your career in physiotherapy to the next level with the Master of Physiotherapy. Specialise in musculoskeletal physiotherapy or sports physiotherapy or extend your study to obtain qualifications in both.
This program is designed for physiotherapists wanting to gain advanced skills in musculoskeletal physiotherapy or sports physiotherapy and is delivered by world-renowned educators, researchers and clinicians.
Through the program, you’ll deepen your understanding of evidence-based practice, differential diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal and sports injuries and conditions, exercise prescription and programming. You’ll take your clinical reasoning skills to the next level to advance your clinical effectiveness, improve patient outcomes and boost career opportunities.
You'll develop your knowledge through advanced coursework, research and clinical placement under the mentoring and supervision of dedicated titled and specialist clinical educators who will help you consolidate your learning with real-time peer review and feedback.
This program has been designed to be flexible, allowing you to learn around your commitments. You can choose how many courses you take each semester and how they are ordered. The courses involve a mix of on-campus intensives and online learning.
By taking an additional four courses, you can obtain a second master’s degree in the alternate field of study.
This program fulfils the requirements to become a Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and/or Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete 40 units. Each course is worth two units.
20 units from MphtySt Year 1 Core Courses
- Foundations of Physiotherapy I: Fundamentals of Communication, Movement and Exercise
- Foundations of Physiotherapy II: Fundamentals of Examination and Measurement
- Health Sciences Research Discovery II
- Theory, Practice and Research: Musculoskeletal Phty - Lower Limb
- Foundations of Physiotherapy III: Practice & Management
- Theory, Practice and Research: Musculoskeletal Phty - Upper Limb
- Theory, Practice and Research: Musculoskeletal Phty - Lumbar, Pelvis and Persistent Pain
- Theory, Practice and Research: Musculoskeletal Phty - Cervical and Thoracic Pain
- Practice & Research in Physiotherapy Across the Lifespan 1
- Theory, Practice and Research: Cardiothoracic Physiotherapy
20 units from MphtySt Year 2 Core Courses
- Health Promotion, Participation and Preparation for Physiotherapy Practice
- Clinical Practice and Professional Studies - Intro Musculoskeletal and Acute Care
- Research Project
- Theory, Practice and Research: Phty across the Lifespan 2
- Theory, Practice and Research: Neurological Phty
- Clinical Practice and Professional Issues 1
- Clinical Practice and Professional Issues 2
- Clinical Practice and Professional Issues 3
- Clinical Practice and Professional Issues 4
- Integrative Practice and Professional Issues
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- A bachelor's degree (or equivalent), with completed university-level studies in human anatomy and human physiology.
Please see 'Additional application information' below for further details on entry requirements.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Entry is competitive based on GPA, with a limited intake. The GPA cut-off for those offered a place in 2023 was 5.59.
Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and who meet the minimum entry requirements for this program will be offered a place. On admission to the program, you will need to provide evidence of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Your previous studies can be acknowledged as credit towards your postgraduate studies, provided that they meet the relevant course requirements.
If you receive an offer of enrolment and you’ve undertaken prior learning, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. The procedure is governed by the university's Recognition of Prior Learning policy. Contact the university for more details.
Outcomes
Career Outcomes
Physiotherapists work in many different settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centres, community health centres, private practice offering treatments to a full range of patients, or specialising in areas such as sports physiotherapy, musculoskeletal physiotherapy, paediatrics, obstetrics and orthopaedics.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $60,730 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The indicative annual fee is based on your approximate yearly cost of tuition (20 units).
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of courses studied.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
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.
