Master's Degree Physiotherapy Full Time

Master of Physiotherapy

at RMIT University · Melbourne, Victoria

CRICOS course code

115014E

CRICOS provider code

00122A

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

2 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$111,360 total

Per year

A$55,680/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Master of Physiotherapy at RMIT University in Melbourne prepares students for clinical practice in Australia’s healthcare sector. Over two years, the course immerses you in aspects of human movement, rehabilitation, anatomy, clinical skills, and exercise prescription. Students engage with both theoretical studies and hands-on experience, reflecting current approaches shaped alongside local health services and allied health professionals.

This master's degree is structured around semesters, covering units that build clinical reasoning, manual therapy techniques, cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, and neurological rehabilitation. You’ll accrue credit points through study units and, importantly for physiotherapy, a series of supervised clinical placements in settings such as public hospitals, private practices, community clinics, or rehabilitation centres. Clinical placements ensure strong practical experience and are a requirement for professional recognition.

Throughout the course, students learn assessment, diagnosis, and the design of patient-centred rehabilitation programs. Skills developed include communication with clients and healthcare teams, ethical decision-making, and evidence-based practice. The program often concludes with a capstone project focused on clinical practice or research, bringing together learning from prior units.

This course is designed for graduates with a background in health, exercise science, or bioscience aiming to become registered physiotherapists in Australia. International students should confirm English proficiency requirements, and RMIT’s major Melbourne campus connects students with leading health organisations.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Physiotherapist (with eligibility to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, AHPRA)
Work in public or private hospitals, outpatient clinics, aged care facilities, sports organisations, or rehabilitation centres across Australia
Opportunities in occupational health and community health programs
Potential to work in health policy, education, or future research roles within the allied health sector

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Master of Physiotherapy at RMIT University?

It typically takes 2 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$111,360 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Physiotherapist (with eligibility to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, AHPRA)Work in public or private hospitals, outpatient clinics, aged care facilities, sports organisations, or rehabilitation centres across AustraliaOpportunitie...

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