University of Technology Sydney
Master of Physiotherapy
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
Prepare for professional practice as a physiotherapist through evidence-based study, practical training, research and extensive clinical placements.
Course overview
The Master of Physiotherapy is a two-year, graduate-entry degree designed to prepare graduates for professional practice and registration as physiotherapists in Australia. The course takes a practice-oriented approach, developing skills across musculoskeletal, neurological, orthopaedic and cardiorespiratory physiotherapy across the lifespan.
Students develop skills in clinical assessment, treatment planning, rehabilitation, pain management and acute physiotherapy care alongside evidence-based practice, interprofessional teamwork and leadership. The course also includes a research project and the development of a professional portfolio.
Clinical training includes four placement subjects and around 700-800 hours of clinical placements. Placements are arranged by UTS across settings including hospitals and private practice, primarily within metropolitan Sydney, with potential opportunities in rural and regional areas.
Key facts
What you will study
This course comprises 96 credit points. Students will undertake 12 six-credit-point subjects and four six-credit-point clinical subjects.
Core subjects
Complete all of the following subjects:
- Clinical Assessment and Treatment Planning
- Professional Practice
- Core Practice for Physiotherapists
- Pain Neuroscience and Management
- Sub-acute Rehabilitation
- Outpatient Rehabilitation
- Research Design in Physiotherapy
- Clinical Placement 1
- Acute Physiotherapy Care
- Prevention and Rehabilitation in the Community
- Specialist Practice
- Clinical Placement 2
- Research Project
- Transition to Practice
- Clinical Placement 3
- Clinical Placement 4
Entry requirements
Applicants must have the following:
- Completed an Australian bachelor's degree, higher qualification or overseas equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 5.15/7.
- Completed the following prerequisite subjects at a tertiary level within the last 10 years:
- Two human anatomy subjects (structural and functional)
- One human physiology subject
- One exercise physiology subject
- One neuroscience subject
- One psychology subject
- One research methods subject
- Communication skills, interpersonal skills, interest in physiotherapy and commitment to physiotherapy as a career (assessed through an interview).
- For applicants with a physiotherapy degree completed overseas, demonstrated motivation for repeating a physiotherapy qualification (assessed through a personal statement).
The following UTS: Health degrees may be recognised for entry into the Master of Physiotherapy:
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (C10300)
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Management (C10301)
- Bachelor of Public Health (C10360)
Note: To be eligible, students must complete the prerequisites as electives within each degree listed above.
Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application
All applicants must provide:
- A completed Prerequisite Assessment Table.
For applicants with a physiotherapy degree completed overseas:
- A personal statement demonstrating motivation for repeating a physiotherapy qualification.
Professional and clinical requirements
All successful applicants are required to:
- Acquire a Working With Children Check and an Australian National Police Check.
- Complete a series of NSW Health forms, including a Code of Conduct.
- Demonstrate evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee an offer of a place.
Contact the university or visit their website for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is not accepted for this course.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
- Integrate knowledge of physiotherapy practice and employ clinical reasoning to provide safe and effective patient-centred care through comprehensive assessments, treatments and monitoring.
- Critically evaluate and apply research to advance physiotherapy practice and commit to ongoing self-directed learning.
- Integrate professional, ethical, reflective and culturally safe behaviour into practice to continually improve physiotherapy care.
- Utilise advanced communication and interpersonal skills to advocate for patients and provide empathetic care.
- Collaborate effectively, seek opportunities to educate and demonstrate leadership skills individually and within interprofessional teams.
- Integrate into practice respect for Indigenous Australians' diverse ways of knowing, being and doing and for their health and well-being.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative first-year tuition fee in 2026: $53,510.00 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Indicative total tuition fee in 2026: $109,160.40 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- 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.
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.
