Course

Master of Physiotherapy

Approved Abbreviation: MPhysio

Western Sydney University Course Code: 4667.1

CRICOS Code: 070916J

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Physiotherapy is a highly regarded profession and demand for physiotherapists is strong. Physiotherapists work in private practice, aged care settings, private and public hospitals, workplaces, community based agencies, schools, rehabilitation centres and chronic health management clinics. Patients range across the life span, from birth to athletes and the elderly.

The Masters program is designed for graduates of health science and related disciplines seeking to enter the physiotherapy profession. The two year program covers the theory and practice of physiotherapy, practical experience in the field and specialised areas to develop the professional competencies important for ethical and safe practice, high quality care and the skills to work in multidisciplinary teams. Evidence-based practice is one of the most important trends in healthcare today and a strong feature of the program.

Study Mode
Two years full-time.

Accreditation
The Master of Physiotherapy is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council and is an approved program of study by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

Inherent requirements

There are inherent requirements for this course that you must meet in order to complete your course and graduate. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for this course online.

Inherent requirements for Physiotherapy courses

Admission

Prerequisites:

Bachelors degree or higher in Health Science or related discipline completed in the last 10 years with a GPA of 5.0 (credit average) or higher, provided that prerequisite studies are completed. There is a quota of places available. All applicants with a GPA of 5.0 or greater will be considered. If places remain available, applicants with a GPA between 4.5 and 5.0 will be considered.

Prerequisite knowledge as follows:

Human Anatomy and Physiology equivalent to the current UWS units 400868 - Human Anatomy and Physology 1, 400869 - Human Anatomy and Physology 2, 400881- Functional Anatomy

Neuroscience equivalent to the current UWS unit of 300754

Psychology equivalent to current UWS unit of 101614

Research methods equivalent to current UWS units of 400863, 400864

Biomechanics equivalent to current UWS unit of 400882

Knowledge in the following areas would be an advantage

Pathophysiology

Clinical Pharmacology

In order to enrol, all students must have:

National Criminal History Record Check (National Police Certificate)

A Prohibited Employment Declaration prior to 1 June 2010 OR a Working with Children Check Student Declaration after 1 June 2010

First Aid Certificate (including cardiopulmonary resuscitation)

Admission for Australian residents is through application via UAC.

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

International students apply directly to the University through the International Students Office.

International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

http://pubsites.uws.edu.au/international/

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Special Requirements Prerequisites
Special note: Students in this program are required to participate fully in practical classes. This involves disrobing to shorts and singlet or swim-suit equivalent in mixed gender classes. Students will practice hands-on physiotherapy examination and treatment techniques on both genders, and will personally experience these techniques which will be performed on them by other students and relevant academic staff. To be eligible for clinical placements, students must comply with vaccination requirements and be prepared to submit a completed Adult Immunisation Card to placement institutions. NSW Health can provide details of necessary vaccinations. To be eligible to undertake field/work/practice placements, students must also comply with the NSW Health Records and Information Privacy Act (2004) and complete a relevant declaration. In clinical placement units, students must wear the UWS physiotherapy uniform, which complies with NSW uniform requirements.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Year 1

1H session

400984

Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy

400987

Neurological Physiotherapy Practice

400983

Orthopaedic Physiotherapy

Autumn session

400985

Clinical Education A

Spring session