Course

Master of Physiotherapy

Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne · Melbourne · Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University · Science, Medicine & Health

Masters On Campus

Key facts

Campus
Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University · Hawthorn
City
Melbourne, Victoria
Qualification
Masters
Duration
2 years
Delivery
On Campus
Next start
2 Aug 2027 · Semester 2
Annual tuition · 2027
AUD 57,660 (indicative)

Start dates

  • Semester 2, 2027 Starts 2 August 2027 Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic — 7 overall

    IELTS (Academic Module): Overall 7.0 with a minimum band score of 7.0 in each of the three sections listening, reading and speaking and a minimum band score of 6.5 in one section: writing

Academic entry requirements

  • Qualifications Applicants must meet BOTH of the following criteria: 1. A completed Bachelor degree in a health science related discipline; 2. Tertiary level studies with a minimum of 1 unit each of human anatomy AND human physiology. NB: health science disciplines include exercise science, exercise physiology, exercise and sports science, biomedical science, occupational therapy, nursing, osteopathy, chiropractic, paramedicine, physiotherapy. They DO NOT include health science or applied science degrees * unless anatomy and physiology prerequisites are met* or educational degrees (e.g. Bachelor of Physical Education). Course prerequisites Applicants are required to have completed their degree in the last 10 years or have undertaken subsequent Postgraduate studies and obtained a minimum 70% GPA across their studies. Note The university may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements. Other requirements Immunisation International students must provide an up to date record of all immunisations they have received over their lifetime, translated in English at the time of course commencement. For information on required vaccinations, please visit the Australian Government website. At course commencement, the Faculty Immunisation form will require completion and signed by an Australian medical practitioner to ensure you are immunised according to the Vaccination for Healthcare Workers standards. Further information will be provided upon course commencement. Additional immunisations may be required in response to any changes in Government policy or the specific requirements of the organisation you attend for your placements. Any required immunisations or serology tests would be at your own cost. Working With Children and Police Records Check Successful applicants must maintain a current Working with Children Check and National Police Records Check throughout the duration of the program. NDIS Worker Screening Check Students enrolled in this course may be required to apply for and receive an acceptable National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Check prior to commencing placement with an NDIS provider. The relevant fee is the responsibility of the student. Overseas If you have lived overseas for more than 12 months in the past ten years, you are required to provide a police check from each country you resided in (including an English translation) and/or a statutory declaration stating that you have never been convicted of any crime in another country. Australia You will be required to have an annual National Police Record Check to attend placements. Further information about how to apply will be provided at course commencement. Working with Children Check – all applicants must maintain a current Working with Children Check throughout the duration of the program. Professional placements Placements can occur at any time during the course, including during the school holidays, Christmas and Easter holidays. Students need to be available to attend placements at all times during the course. It is advised that holidays are not booked prior to allocation of placements as alternative placements may not be available, therefore impeding progress in the course. Detailed information will be provided to all students at the commencement of the course. Once enrolled in the course, all students (with the exception of Master of Dietetics students) are registered with the Australian Heath Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Additional costs Uniform and equipment will be required to be purchased for use in class and placement. Some placements will be undertaken in regional locations, students are responsible for costs incurred for travel and accommodation. Other Students enrolled in this course may be required to complete an annual N95 Mask Fit Test prior to commencing placement. The relevant fee is the responsibility of the student. Note Applicants may be required to attend an online interview. Admission requirements Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

About this course

Master of Physiotherapy is a masters course at Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne in Melbourne, Victoria. It is listed as 2 years of study. Published intakes include Semester 2, 2027. Annual tuition is listed at AUD 57,660 for 2027 (indicative). The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 7.

Course details come from the Educircle verified catalogue, sourced from official university publications. Where a figure is not shown, the university has not published it — an Educircle counsellor confirms it with the institution before you apply.

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Administrative details

Course code
MA-PHYS1
CRICOS
098499B

You will need these when you apply. CRICOS is the code under which this course is registered for international students.

Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. University course page Last updated October 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.