Master's Degree Physiotherapy Full Time

Master of Physiotherapy

at Swinburne University of Technology · Melbourne, Victoria

CRICOS course code

098499B

CRICOS provider code

00111D

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$115,320 total

Per year

A$57,660/yr

Intake

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

About this program

The Master of Physiotherapy at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne is a comprehensive two-year postgraduate qualification designed to prepare students for advanced clinical practice as physiotherapists. This course delves deeply into the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of movement disorders, musculoskeletal injuries, neurological conditions, and other areas crucial to effective patient care. It integrates theoretical learning with extensive hands-on clinical experience, ensuring graduates are job-ready and equipped to meet professional standards in Australia.

Australian master's programmes are usually structured as a set sequence of units of study, each with allocated credit points, completed over semesters. In this master’s degree, students undertake core subjects in physiotherapy science, evidence-based practice, rehabilitation, and health promotion. A major feature is the inclusion of significant work-integrated learning through supervised clinical placements in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, private clinics, community health centres, and rehabilitation facilities. The course may also include a research component, where students design and execute a project relevant to contemporary physiotherapy practice.

Graduates develop a broad range of skills, including critical thinking, patient communication, evidence-based assessment, and advanced therapeutic techniques. The programme is ideal for those aspiring to become registered physiotherapists in Australia, or clinicians seeking to deepen their expertise and gain specialised knowledge in the physiotherapy field.

Swinburne’s location in Melbourne provides strong connections to leading health organisations, research institutes, and a diversity of clinical placement partners, enhancing the learning experience. The course is designed in line with Australia’s physiotherapy workforce needs and may support eligibility for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream. While studying, international students can work up to 48 hours per fortnight. Applicants are advised to confirm entry requirements, accreditation details, and course updates on the official Swinburne website.

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 in hospitals and private practices
Rehabilitation specialist in aged care or sports medicine
Community health physiotherapist
Research assistant or clinical educator
Roles in public and private healthcare organisations across Australia

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Master of Physiotherapy at Swinburne University of Technology?

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

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$115,320 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Physiotherapist in hospitals and private practicesRehabilitation specialist in aged care or sports medicineCommunity health physiotherapistResearch assistant or clinical educatorRoles in public and private healthcare organisations across Australia

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