Adelaide University

Adelaide University Master of Physiotherapy

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University Location Adelaide, South Australia
City Population 1.3 million
Student Population 65,000
Int'l Student Population 16,000
Main Campus Adelaide City Campus
Program Campus Adelaide City
Program Duration 2 years
Estimated Annual Tuition AUD$54,900 (2026 fees; subject to increase)
Semester Intake February
Next Available Intake 2026
Application Deadline No set deadline*
CRICOS Provider 04249J
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Overview

Transform your career in just 2 years with the intensive Master of Physiotherapy program at Adelaide University. This curriculum is contemporary and culturally informed, with hands-on learning aligned to industry needs.

You’ll learn from practicing physiotherapists in Adelaide’s on-campus physiotherapy clinics and be taught by award-winning academics at the top of their fields. You’ll learn to assess, treat, and prevent a range of health conditions, empowering people to lead healthy, engaged and fulfilling lives.

Program

The Master of Physiotherapy at Adelaide University will teach you how to assess, treat, and prevent health conditions throughout the different stages of life. The curriculum covers many different areas of practice, including musculoskeletal, rehabilitation, acute care, pediatrics, and community practice.

From your first day, you’ll start thinking like a physiotherapist. Early courses focus on evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, critical thinking, professional practices, and basic injury management in a musculoskeletal context.

Then you’ll challenge your understanding of the mechanisms and management of pain—and cover the theory, assessment, and management of acute care and rehabilitation conditions.

Clinical Placements
A central component of this degree is clinical placements, which commence in your second year of study. Through your placements you’ll develop clinical competence across different settings, including in rehabilitation, pediatrics, aged care, disability, and musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

You’ll develop the skills to work in the prevention and management of disability and illness, both in workplace and community settings, and as a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. This holistic view of a patient’s health recovery is crucial, as different age groups have different care needs.

Admission Requirements

Completed bachelor’s degree
You must have a completed undergraduate degree from a recognized university in one of the approved fields of education with a highly competitive GPA and have extensive pre-existing knowledge in the following areas:

  • Statistics and research methods (1 semester)
  • Human anatomy (2 semesters)
  • Human physiology (2 semesters)

Approved fields of education include medical studies, rehabilitation therapies, human biology, medical science, human movement, and public health.

On a case-by-case basis, the program director may consider applicants whose prerequisites were completed more than 10 years ago if they have relevant, recent work experience.

Admission Timeline

*Offers are made throughout the year based on academic merit and subject to availability in the program. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible as this program can fill quickly.