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2019 POSTGRADUATE
COURSE GUIDE
PHYSIOTHERAPY
COURSEWORK AND RESEARCH DEGREES
Make tomorrow better. healthsciences.curtin.edu.au
PHYSIOTHERAPY
AT CURTIN
Curtin has established an international reputation for the calibre of its physiotherapy graduates and the quality of its teaching and research. WHY STUDY A POSTGRADUATE DEGREE AT CURTIN?
GRADUATE ENTRY
There are two clinics in operation available to ACCESS NEW KNOWLEDGE AND CHANGE YOUR CAREER
our postgraduate and research students – one DISCOVERIES FOUNDATION COURSE
A postgraduate graduate entry master
based at Curtin's Bentley Campus and the A Curtin health sciences degree can give degree can give you the right skills to This course is for students who want
second at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. you access to the latest knowledge and change careers. to start a career in health, but have
discoveries that will improve the standard a degree in a different field. The
FACILITIES enabling course allows domestic
of healthcare in Australia and make a real GET AN EDGE IN THE JOB MARKET
MOTION ANALYSIS LABORATORY difference to people’s lives, locally and A postgraduate qualification may also help students who have completed their
globally. you stand out from other candidates in an undergraduate degree in a different
The Motion Analysis Laboratory is a
specialised research facility designed to allow increasingly competitive job market. field to complete the essential
the study of a wide range of human activities. MOVE UP THE CAREER LADDER prerequisite undergraduate-level units
Ranked in the top one per cent for application to our graduate entry
The lab is circular in shape, with an upper A postgraduate course can add new or PROFESSIONALLY RECOGNISED
mezzanine level accessible from the second of universities worldwide in the master courses.
specialist skills and knowledge to your Many of our courses are accredited
floor of the building. Academic Ranking of World
repertoire. Our postgraduate coursework nationally and are internationally You may select prerequisite units that
Universities 2017. and research programs are diverse, ranging
REHABILITATION LABORATORY recognised, allowing you to potentially work you need to become eligible to apply for
from life sciences and clinical sciences to in a number of countries around the world a postgraduate program. A maximum
The school has a modern rehabilitative
strength and conditioning facility featuring population health sciences. when you graduate. of four units can be undertaken.
a range of new pin-loaded weight stack “I chose to study the sports physiotherapy
Completion of this enabling course
machines. course to better myself as a clinician. I
PHYSIOTHERAPY INDUSTRY SNAPSHOT may allow entry to:
TEACHING LABORATORIES studied part-time over three years so I could
Physiotherapy plays an integral role in Employment for physiotherapists is • Master of Occupational Therapy
Building 408 at Bentley Campus has six ‘chip away’ at it while working full-time and
the prevention of injury and disability, expected to grow very strongly. • Master of Nursing Practice
world-class physiotherapy teaching gaining more hands-on experience in sports
and as a clinical response to people after • Master of Pharmacy
laboratories located on the second floor, physiotherapy. I could apply course content This is a large occupation (29,114
injury or disability has occurred. From
as well as a dedicated laboratory on the registered physiotherapists in 2017), • Master of Physiotherapy
fourth floor.
immediately to ‘real life’ sports physiotherapy #3 in the Asia Pacific in the international-level sports organisations,
suggesting that opportunities should be
environments and consolidate my learning. Nature Index 2016 Rising to hospitals and nursing homes, and local • Master of Speech Pathology.
available in many regions throughout
CURTIN LIBRARY Stars supplement. community practice, physiotherapists Please note: entry to these master
What I love about physiotherapy is the Australia.
The library has remained one of the most provide advice and treatment to restore courses is competitive and a strong
important buildings at our Bentley Campus, variety of work opportunities. Working in physical function and wellbeing. More than 66 per cent of course weighted average is required.
with much of the traditional library now elite sport, owning my own business, and physiotherapists work full-time. Average
replaced by technology-rich, cafe-style The role of physiotherapists has evolved For more information, visit
teaching part-time are all avenues that appeal weekly hours for physiotherapists
environments. to incorporate a variety of responsibilities. courses.curtin.edu.au
to me which I will continue to pursue as working full-time are 35.5 (compared to
These include rehabilitating adults who
On level 2, the iZone has computers with I progress through my career. 40.0 for all occupations). The average of
are returning to work, children who
large, adjustable monitors, touchscreens, physiotherapists is 36 years and 67 per
have been injured on the sporting field,
bluetooth and webcam capabilities, I currently work for Ascend Physiotherapy cent of physiotherapists are female.
treating urinary incontinence, hand
whiteboards, graphics workstations and (private practice), Australian Wallaroos
charging facilities for your devices. When it's therapy, treating sufferers of arthritis Text taken from joboutlook.gov.au;
time to recharge your own energy level, you (Australian women’s 15-a-side rugby) and An international university, with and musculoskeletal conditions and, physiotherapyboard.gov.au
can use the sleep pods installed on level 3. WAIS (sailing and swimming).” campuses in Dubai, Malaysia, with additional education and training,
providing advice as a diabetes educator.
Singapore and Western Australia.
Stacey Stockman
Master of Clinical Physiotherapy (Sports)
Disclaimer International students
Information in this publication is correct as at December 2017 but may be subject to change. International students studying in Australia on a student visa can only study full-time and there are also specific entry requirements that must be met. As some information contained in this publication
In particular, the University reserves the right to change the content and/or method of assessment, to change or alter tuition fees of any unit of study, to withdraw any unit of study or program which it may not be applicable to international students, see international.curtin.edu.au for further information. Australian citizens, permanent residents and international students studying outside Australia may
offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/ or to vary arrangements for any program. This material does not purport to constitute legal or professional advice. Curtin accepts no have the choice of full-time, part-time and external study, depending on course availability and in-country requirements.
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MASTER OF PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINICAL PHYSIOTHERAPY
This graduate entry master course offers a fast-track pathway to becoming a physiotherapist. A series of coursework units will provide Our clinical physiotherapy postgraduate courses will enable you to take your physiotherapy career to the next level. You will develop
you with foundational knowledge in the broad range of specialist and practical areas that encompass the physiotherapy profession. an in-depth knowledge of evidence-based practice, enhanced practical skills and high-level clinical reasoning, allowing you to practise
physiotherapy at an advanced level.
You will complete case studies and clinical You are required to have a current Senior
placements to help you apply your First Aid Certificate or equivalent and a Clinical practice is a significant component MASTER OF CLINICAL ADMISSION CRITERIA
knowledge to make well-informed clinical swimming qualification (Bronze medal or of these courses. During your placement PHYSIOTHERAPY (CONTINENCE
decisions. Furthermore, your studies will Aquatic Rescue Award, as per Australian Graduate Certificate: A bachelor degree in
you will examine a variety of case AND WOMEN'S HEALTH OR
emphasise evidence-based practice and Royal Lifesaving awards or equivalent) and physiotherapy or equivalent, plus at least
histories and evaluate each as a reflective SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY OR
encourage you to think critically. criminal record screening prior to enrolment 12 months of relevant clinical experience.
practitioner. MUSCULOSKELETAL THERAPY)
in semester 1 units. You do not need to You must be a registered physiotherapist
Please note: participation is obligatory in Please note: participation is obligatory in In this course you will choose to major
satisfy these requirements at the time of with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia,
laboratory classes, which require frequent laboratory classes, which require frequent in continence and women’s health,
application. or be eligible for limited registration for
disrobing when acting as clients or patients disrobing when acting as clients or patients musculoskeletal physiotherapy or sports
within the peer group. Being able to You will also be required to provide postgraduate training in Australia.
within the peer group. Being able to physiotherapy.
physically manipulate people, including supplementary information with your physically manipulate people, including You will need to provide evidence of your
lifting and supporting those with disabilities, application. lifting and supporting those with disabilities, Selecting from a range of specialised successful completion of an approved
is also an essential requirement. is also an essential requirement. higher-level units, you will study clinical course in first aid (CPR).
curtin.edu/hs-admission-requirements management, examining the theories and
COURSE ESSENTIALS GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CLINICAL techniques of physiotherapy practice. You You will also be required to provide
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
PHYSIOTHERAPY (CONTINENCE will also study models of service delivery, supplementary information with your
This course requires a higher level of English current developments in physiotherapy application.
CRICOS CODE INTAKE DURATION
“I studied for a year at TAFE to get my AND WOMEN'S HEALTH OR
language proficiency: IELTS (Academic) care, promotion of health and prevention of
Certificate IV in fitness in order to get MUSCULOSKELETAL THERAPY) curtin.edu/hs-admission-requirements
overall band of 7.0 with a minimum of 7.0
038783F Jan
2.5 years
full-time in each band (or equivalent English test). accepted into Curtin for the Bachelor of In this course you will choose to major
disease and dysfunction in the client group.
It is possible to exit this course with
Master: A bachelor degree in physiotherapy
Science (Health Sciences) course. in continence and women’s health or or equivalent, plus at least two years of
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION musculoskeletal physiotherapy. You will a Graduate Certificate in Clinical relevant clinical experience.
After I finished it, I applied for the Graduate
LOCATION STUDY MODE further your clinical decision-making skills Physiotherapy once you have completed
This course is accredited by the Australian Entry Masters physiotherapy program. You must be a registered physiotherapist
through the use of statistical analysis, certain units.
Physiotherapy Council. It hasn’t always been easy, and it has taken with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia,
including the examination of various forms
Perth Full-time a long time, but the feeling of being accepted COURSE ESSENTIALS or be eligible for limited registration for
Graduates using the title 'Physiotherapist' of statistical testing. The rest of your
must be registered with the Physiotherapy into the GEM course after all that work studies will comprise specialised coursework postgraduate training in Australia.
International students: if you are studying in Australia on Board of Australia. was a serious high point. units and clinical practice. CRICOS CODE INTAKE DURATION
You will need to provide evidence of your
a student visa, you must study on-campus and full-time.
1
This course is accredited by the Australian I have learned that if you set your mind year successful completion of an approved
This course has an earlier application deadline. COURSE ESSENTIALS 049888F Feb or Jul* full-time course in first aid (CPR).
curtin.edu/hs-application-deadlines
Physiotherapy Council. Registration in to something you can achieve it and that
New Zealand is available under the terms hard work pays off. When you start a course CRICOS CODE INTAKE DURATION You will also be required to provide
ADMISSION CRITERIA of the Trans-Tasman agreement. Graduates it may look like there is an incredibly long LOCATION STUDY MODE supplementary information with your
6
applying for licensure in the US, UK or road ahead of you, but there are no back months Full-time, application.
A bachelor degree or equivalent with a 049886G Feb, Jul* full-time Perth
Canada will be required to provide details steps. Even if you defer a semester or change Part-time
course weighted average of at least 70. of their program of studies to the relevant curtin.edu/hs-admission-requirements
Selection is a competitive process as places courses along the way, you will always be International students: if you are studying in Australia on
bodies and sit a licensing examination. a student visa, you must study on-campus and full-time.
are limited. closer than when you started. Trust in the LOCATION STUDY MODE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
process and you will get to where you *Beginning in July may extend the course duration
Successful completion of three subjects Full-time, due to unit availabilities. July intake is not available to This course requires a higher level of English
want to go.” Perth
(units) at Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Part-time international students. language proficiency: IELTS (Academic)
equivalent (Australian Qualification Jonathon Miller-Eves This course has an earlier application deadline. overall band of 7.0 with a minimum of 7.0 in
International students: if you are studying in Australia on
Framework (AQF) level 7): human Master of Physiotherapy curtin.edu/hs-application-deadlines each band (or equivalent English test).
a student visa, you must study on-campus and full-time.
musculoskeletal anatomy, human biology/ *Beginning in July may extend the course duration
physiology and health research methods due to unit availabilities. July intake is not available to
or evidence-based practice. Study of international students.
psychology is desirable. This course has an earlier application deadline.
curtin.edu/hs-application-deadlines
RESEARCH DEGREES FEE INFORMATION
A higher degree by research (HDR) from Curtin will enable you to pursue a specialist area in your field, build knowledge in your DOMESTIC STUDENTS
profession and contribute to important research for industry and the community. Our researchers enjoy access to great facilities and
dedicated support services. TUITION FEES INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS INDICATIVE ESSENTIAL
Your tuition fee is calculated and charged on INCIDENTAL FEES
a semester basis. Tuition fees are based on a normal
Physiotherapy at Curtin has a well-earned Some courses require compulsory
full-time workload of 100 credits per
international reputation for high-quality additional payment for retainable
and high-impact research.
FIT FOR A PURPOSE Indicative course fees for the 2018 semester (200 credits per year) unless
materials and course-related fees, known
commencement year are available at otherwise stated. If you study more than
Fitbits – the wireless high-tech their usual routine. They were shown as essential incidental fees.
We have a vibrant research community that courses.curtin.edu.au. Indicative course 100 credits per semester, you will have a
wristbands people wear to track their how to use the Fitbit apps on their
embraces the discovery and dissemination fees for the 2019 commencement year will higher annual tuition fee. The tuition fee Some individual units may have optional
daily steps, among other things – are smartphone or tablet, and were provided
of knowledge relating to physiotherapy, and be available from September 2018. is calculated in Australian dollars and is fees for course materials and other
usually considered the domain of the with written step-by-step instructions for
our staff and students regularly contribute charged on a semester basis. Course and course-related items.
young or tech savvy. However, Curtin home use. At the end of the two weeks, For more information on individual unit
to scholarly publications, keynote speeches individual unit (subject) fees are listed at
Research Fellow Dr Elissa Burton is the participants completed a second (subject) fees, visit
and other presentations at both national fees.curtin.edu.au/course_fees.cfm REFUND AGREEMENT
curious about how older people use questionnaire about the useability and fees.curtin.edu.au/course_fees.cfm
and international conferences. Fitbits, and has taken the ubiquitous ease of wearing the device, and using The categories under which the
Please note: all listed fees are subject to
activity tracker to a group of seniors in the app. STUDENT SERVICES AND AMENITIES FEE University Fees Centre will assess an
Our key areas of research focus include: annual increases.
the community to find out. Your Student Services and Amenities Fee application for refund are laid out in
• arthritis, joint pain and osteoporosis Dr Burton’s passion is exploring and the University’s International Student
(SSAF) supports a range of non-academic OFFER LETTER (100 CREDITS) FEE
“Other researchers have been looking utilising physical activity interventions Refund Agreement. The agreement is
• cardiopulmonary health and disease services and amenities at Curtin. As an international student, you need to
at the validity and reliability of fitness that have a positive effect on older supplied to you with your Letter of Offer
• child and adolescent health trackers with younger people but not people, and help them stay in their pay the fees for your first study period
For information on the cost and services and can also be accessed online at
• electrophysical agents as much with older people, who are homes for as long as they choose. (one semester or 100 credits) before
covered by the SSAF, visit fees.curtin.edu.au/refunds.cfm, where
the fastest growing proportion of the She enjoys working directly with arriving in Australia in order to receive
• exercise science and sports fees.curtin.edu.au/amenities.cfm you can also view the most up-to-date
population throughout the world,” says organisations to help their clients, a confirmation of enrolment. The fee
information as the policy is subject to
• fall prevention Dr Burton, who is research lead on the patients or members live their best quoted on the international offer letter
EMPLOYER-PAID STUDY change.
• Indigenous health project, ‘Assessing the reliability, validity lives through being physically active. is only an approximation and may differ
Your employer may be able to help you slightly in accordance with the units you
• lifestyle and physical activity and feasibility of fitness tracker devices Translating research into practice is a
with the cost of postgraduate study. Many choose to study upon your enrolment.
for older people’. strong focus of her research.
• measurement employers have developed formal employee
• neurology “Older people also have different walking education assistance policies in which
patterns and speeds to younger people, education costs may be shared.
• occupational health and information
so it’s also necessary to look at how
technology FEE-HELP
that affects the tracker’s ability to count
• pain mechanisms and assessment steps and track the data. Also, a higher If you are an Australian citizen or hold a
• spinal health proportion of younger people are more permanent humanitarian visa, you have the
• sports physiotherapy inclined to use technology, and we want option of applying for FEE-HELP – a loan to
to see whether older people like using the help pay for part or all of your tuition fees
• teaching and learning. technology and apps that go with the
Fitbits.” For more information, visit
fees.curtin.edu.au/feeHELP.cfm
The participants first completed a
questionnaire and were then filmed TAX BENEFITS
while walking and wearing two Fitbits
You may be entitled to an income tax
and an accelerometer on each arm. The
deduction for tuition fees and related
participants wore a Fitbit – a Flex or a
expenses, if there is a direct connection
Charge HR – and an accelerometer for
between your course and your current work
two weeks, and were asked to go about
For more information, please consult the
Australian Tax Office at ato.gov.au
HOW TO
APPLY AND
SCHOLARSHIPS
COURSEWORK DEGREES by demonstrated completion of at least ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
one year full-time of an undergraduate
To make applying to Curtin as easy as Students enrolling in the Master of
or postgraduate coursework degree at
possible, we have put together online guides Psychology (Clinical) or Master of
recognised universities in Canada, New
and services to help you. Psychology (Counselling) must apply
Zealand, Republic of Ireland, Singapore,
separately for provisional registration with
DOMESTIC STUDENTS South Africa, United Kingdom or United
the Psychology Board of Australia.
States of America.
You are a domestic student if you are an
Health sciences students who will be
Australian citizen or Australian dual citizen, Alternatively, you can demonstrate your working with children aged from newborn
a permanent resident of Australia, a holder English language proficiency via other tests, to 17 need to have a Working With Children
of an Australian permanent humanitarian such as the International English Language Check. Your course coordinator will advise
visa or a New Zealand citizen. Testing System (IELTS) or Test of English as you when this is required. Courses that
To apply now or for more information, visit a Foreign Language (TOEFL). include supervised practice in a clinical
curtin.edu/pg-apply For further information on the postgraduate setting require screening for and vaccination
English language proficiency requirements, against a range of infectious diseases before
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS beginning placement. A recognised first aid
visit curtin.edu/pg-english
You are an international student if you are certificate and a criminal record screening
required to hold a student visa to study RESEARCH STUDENTS are also necessary.
in Australia. This includes temporary curtin.edu/hs-fieldwork-requirements
To find a thesis supervisor and for
residents, and non-residents of Australia information on how to apply for both
and New Zealand. domestic and international students, visit
To apply now and for more information, visit howtoapply.curtin.edu.au/research SCHOLARSHIPS
international.curtin.edu.au/apply Alternatively, you can contact our Graduate You may be able to apply for a
Research School for more information: scholarship to support your study.
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Tel: +61 8 9266 3337 the scholarships email alert, visit
Curtin requires all students to demonstrate Email: GRS.FutureStudents@curtin.edu.au scholarships.curtin.edu.au
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