Program Overview
The Physiotherapy at Curtin University is a MPhil programme in Humanities over 30 months, delivered Hybrid. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Physiotherapy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 30 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 31,800 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Bentley, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Physiotherapy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Anatomy and Pathology
- Movement Science
- Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal Science
- Fundamentals of Communication in Physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy Applied Clinical Science Fundamentals
- Neuroanatomy and Pathology
- Applied Movement Science
- Peripheral Musculoskeletal Science
- Basic Physiotherapy Practice
- Cardiopulmonary Science
- Long term and Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Clinics
- Evidence Based Physiotherapy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A three-year bachelor degree or equivalent with a CWA of at least 70.
- Three subjects (units) at Bachelor of Science (BSc) or equivalent (Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 7): Human musculoskeletal anatomy, human biology/physiology and health research methods or evidence-based practice. Study of psychology is desirable.
- A relevant bachelor degree or equivalent and completion of the following units at tertiary level: musculoskeletal anatomy, human biology/ physiology and health research methods/evidence-based practice.
- A course weighted average of 70% or greater is required to be eligible to apply. Selection is a competitive process as places are limited.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 31,800 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 31,800 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Curtin University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Curtin University
Curtin University
Suburban and regional with multiple sites, Mauritius
Curtin University (previously Curtin University of Technology and Western Australian Institute of Technology) is an Australian public research university based in Bentley, Perth, Western...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-01-08
- Language English
- Duration 30 months