MPT Master of Physiotherapy - Flinders University

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Overview

The Master of Physiotherapy requires 2 years of full-time study. The course is offered by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

Student guidance

Program of study overview

Program of study notes

Program of study
72 Units

Year 136 Units

Core36 Units

Year 236 Units

Core36 Units

First half18 Units

Second half18 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 5.

In addition applicants must demonstrate that they have completed the following pre-requisite topics:

the equivalent of 9 units of human physiology, including detailed exercise physiology
the equivalent of 9 units of anatomy, including detailed musculoskeletal and neurological anatomy
the equivalent of 4.5 units of study focussed on an understanding of the human and social environment and social perspectives in health such as psychology and sociology
the equivalent of 4.5 units study of research methods and/or evidence-based practice.

However, the Dean (Education) may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.

Special requirements

English Language requirements

Aims

The overall aims of the course are to:

prepare physiotherapy graduates who are principled leaders in professional physiotherapy practice. Graduates will practice across a range of settings, health systems and communities, and connect with people, their culture and local environment. They will be professionally engaged with colleagues and other health care professions. Emphasis will be placed on developing contemporary health professionals who are reflective and responsive critical thinkers and effective communicators. The course aims have been developed to ensure that graduates meet the Australian Standards for Physiotherapy (Australian Physiotherapy Council).)

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:

Identify and apply key theoretical and practice approaches in physiotherapy

Integrate physiotherapy knowledge and skills to prevent and manage disorders across the lifespan in a wide variety of settings with both individuals and populations including rural and remote health

Collaborate and communicate with clients to meet their health needs in a culturally sensitive manner

Select physiotherapy interventions relevant to the needs of clients using reflective and evidence-based practice

Apply physiotherapy skills in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of clients and in health promotion and disease prevention, supported by technology

Connect, collaborate and communicate effectively with other health professions in providing high quality health car

Reflect on their practice and plan their ongoing professional development as lifelong learners

Student progression rules

Failure to complete the course within four consecutive years, may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the pursposes of the University's Policy on Student Progress. Where credit has been granted a lesser period to complete the course may be set by the Dean (Education).

The award of a grade of Fail (F) in the same topic on more than one occasion, may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purpose of the University's Policy on Student Progress.

Except with the permission of the Dean (Education) a student may not proceed to a higher year unless they have satisfactorily completed the previous year's topics.

Professional accreditation and recognition

Professional accreditation

Associations

Course/Exit award association

Double degree association