311773 v.1 Master of Clinical Physiotherapy
MClinPhysio(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 049888F
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
1 Year
Course Overview
Master degrees (coursework) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for professional practice, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9 qualifications.
This course has been developed to provide graduates with the opportunity to continue their professional development as a lifelong learner. Students are provided with advanced theoretical knowledge, contemporary clinical practice and clinical research opportunities.
Professional Recognition
See relevant major information.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Overview Note
The course includes units which require periods of supervised clinical practice. Applicants are advised that the course requires full participation in laboratory classes where practical skills and topics are presented. Essential learning strategies demand that all students disrobe appropriately to act as subjects for their peer group.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Subject to the duration of the course applicants usually require a bachelor degree or equivalent (and may require relevant work experience), bachelor honours degree, graduate certificate or graduate diploma.
Specifically, applicants require a four year Bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution, or three year Bachelor or Diploma degree from a recognised tertiary institution plus a minimum of 12 months relevant clinical experience. Applicants must either be registered physiotherapists, or eligible for temporary registration, in Western Australia. Students will be required to register with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course:
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Physiotherapy; Graduate Certificate in Clinical Physiotherapy (Continence and Womens Health); Graduate Certificate in Clinical Physiotherapy (Manipulative Therapy).
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to doctoral degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Entry/Completion Note
Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening and Clearance section of the faculty website.
Course Organisation
Master degrees (coursework) contain a series of units in a specialised area of study which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may also contain a range of majors/streams for students to choose from.
This is a dynamic course, based on contemporary best practice. It provides an opportunity for physiotherapists to develop their standard of practice both academically and clinically. The course focuses on integration of biomedical evidence and current concepts in clinical practice relevant to physiotherapy. Development of advanced clinical reasoning, diagnostic and treatment skills are promoted through interactive teaching, and supervised clinical practice. During this course, students undertake supervised research or project work relevant to their area of practice. Professionalism, clinical leadership and excellence in patient management are expected graduate attributes. Students can major in manipulative therapy, continence and women’s health, clinical physiotherapy or sports physiotherapy.
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is two semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. Some units within the course are offered externally.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2014 | Bentley Campus | Study Period 5 | Y | ||||
| 2014 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
Course Organisation Note
Prospective applicants are advised that the program requires full participation in laboratory classes where practical skills and topics are presented. Essential learning strategies demand that all students disrobe appropriately to act as subjects for their peer group.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 311897 | v.1 | Manipulative Therapy Major (Master of Clinical Physiotherapy) | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 311771 | v.1 | Clinical Physiotherapy Major (Master of Clinical Physiotherapy) | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 311772 | v.2 | Continence and Women's Health Major (Master of Clinical Physiotherapy) | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 312074 | v.1 | Sports Physiotherapy Major (Master of Clinical Physiotherapy) | 200.0 | ||
| 200.0 | |||||
Further Information
For more information about the course, please contact the Faculty of Health Sciences on telephone (08) 9266 1000, email futurestudents@health.curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: http://healthsciences.curtin.edu.au
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
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