Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Length
Up to 2 years part-time
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course give graduates physiotherapists an opportunity to develop advanced clinical and practical skills in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
Download our Physiotherapy Manual (PDF 3.4MB) for more information.
Course structure
The program's first 60 credit points comprise the Graduate Certificate; the remaining 60 credit points comprise two subjects that teach advanced clinical practice and expert clinical reasoning, manual therapy and exercise prescription within an evidence-based practice framework. One subject comprises 160 hours of clinical placements, the other requires a two-week full-time attendance on campus for lectures and practical sessions.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Apply direct to the University by 14 October 2011. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Applicants are also required to complete a Supplementary Form (PDF 224KB).
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $27,810 per 120 credit points.
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesAdditional costs (AUD)
Federal Police Check $15 to $43 and/or Working with Children Check $77 may be required.
Accommodation and travel costs for the two-week University-based Clinical Reasoning & Manual Physiotherapy PTY5CRM, and for clinical placement PTY5APM, may also be incurred and will vary according to venue.
Prerequisites
Graduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy with minimum B grade course weighted mean average, at least two years' clinical experience in the musculoskeletal field, and registration to practise as a physiotherapist in Australia.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Additional information
Students must complete the two-week University-based subject Clinical Reasoning and Manual Physiotherapy (PTY5CRM TE:PE W5-10, first two weeks of February) before commencing PTY5APM: Advanced Practice in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
Career opportunities
Physiotherapists are employed in a wide variety of settings, including private practice, general hospitals, rehabilitation centres, community health centres, industrial clinics and specialist centres. Physiotherapists help patients with a wide variety of disorders and across the lifespan. Opportunities also exist in physiotherapy education and in research.
Professional recognition
The course meets the eligibility requirements for titled membership of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia, of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA). They are eligible for the title of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist.