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Master of Physiotherapy

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A three-year full-time Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy taught in the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply concepts and methods in Physiotherapy to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice
  • Cardiorespiratory anatomy and physiology. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Physiotherapist in hospitals
  • Gyms and GP surgeries
  • Further study (Master's
  • PhD)
  • Research
  • Education
  • Leadership

Curriculum

  • Three-year full-time degree. Year 1 core: MSK anatomy and physiology
  • Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice
  • Cardiorespiratory anatomy and physiology
  • Neurological anatomy and physiology. Final-year core: Physiotherapy Across the Life Course
  • Clinical reasoning in Physiotherapy
  • Innovation
  • Leadership and preparation for working life.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completed Australian bachelor degree (or overseas equivalent) in any or a relevant discipline
  • A minimum GPA is stated on some pages (mostly 2.0
  • Some 2.5 out of 4.0)
  • Relevant work experience is accepted for some courses.

Minimum GPA

2

Accepted academic background

Completed Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification).

Language tests

  • IELTS 7.5
  • TOEFL iBT 102
  • PTE Academic 72
  • Cambridge 191

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Bachelor degree certificate
  • Academic transcripts
  • Passport copy
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Curriculum vitae or resume
  • Personal statement
  • References and program-specific supporting documents when required.

How to apply

  1. Check entry requirements and the deadline (3 March 2027 for Semester 1) on the course page. Apply online through RMIT's Application Portal
  2. Directly or through an agent. AUD 100 application fee for listed countries. Upload transcripts
  3. Graduation certificates
  4. English test evidence
  5. Passport and any selection-task documents. Complete any selection task or interview. Accept the offer and pay the deposit stated in the offer letter (may include OSHC). Get the Confirmation of Enrolment and apply for a student visa (subclass 500) with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$55,106 AUD
Application fee$100 AUD
Deposit$5,000 AUD

Program details

CampusBundoora
Faculty or schoolSTEM College
DepartmentAcademic Department
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value192
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteRoyal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.