University of Queensland
The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading teaching and research institutions, internationally renowned for its highly awarded teaching staff, world-acclaimed researchers and superior campus facilities and services.
University of Queensland
About UQ
UQ is a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8), a leading group of research-intensive Australian universities conducting a significant portion of all university research in Australia. UQ is also one of only three Australian universities to be a member of the global Universitas 21, an alliance allowing UQ to offer students unique opportunities to participate in student exchanges and events throughout the world.
Location: Brisbane
UQ has three campuses in and around Brisbane, the capital city of the state of Queensland. Brisbane is the third-largest city in Australia, after Sydney and Melbourne, and it has a multicultural population of approximately 2.3 million.
What’s the weather like?
Warm, sunny days and mild nights, 300-plus days of sunshine a year! Summer average temperatures hover around 29 degrees Celsius and these months (December to February) do feature some hot and humid days. Winter months are mild and pleasant with average maximum temperatures of around 22 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature in winter averages around 9 degrees Celsius.
UQ Physiotherapy School
As one of Australia’s leading health and rehabilitation educators, the school is recognized internationally for its teaching and research staff, alumni and quality of students.
UQ Physiotherapy School
The department of physiotherapy is located within the UQ School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and has a long tradition of high achievement in teaching and research in audiology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech pathology.
Clinics
The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences administers several clinics, offering a quality service to the community. These clinics provide you with experience in order to gain clinical competency, as well as the opportunity to experience specialized teaching and research. The diversity of physiotherapy as a profession is evident in the Division of Physiotherapy’s clinics. Applying the latest in scientific and clinical research to develop innovative evidence-based practice approaches to managing movement and function the clinics offer a range of clinical services to the campus community and the general public of all ages. As a teaching and learning facility for final-year and postgraduate physiotherapy students, the clinics provide an environment for you to obtain clinical practical experience. The clinics enable the you to perform comprehensive assessment and management of a wide variety of patient conditions under the direct supervision and guidance of qualified physiotherapists. The clinics are committed to high standard of professionalism and quality of care and at the same time provide low-cost quality physiotherapy treatment. At these clinics, patients may be managed by current physiotherapy students or clinic staff.
- Developmental Paediatric Clinic
- University Musculoskeletal and Sports Injuries Clinic
- Whiplash Assessment Clinic
- Neurological, Aging & Balance Clinic
You will develop an understanding of the principles of scientific method, critical analysis and research design and apply them to professional practice. You will also learn to appreciate the physiotherapist’s role in health promotion, injury prevention and effective treatment planning, implementation and evaluation. UQ physio graduates possess an integrated body of knowledge, the clinical abilities, problem-solving skills and professional attributes to provide competent physiotherapy service in a wide range of contexts. They are also committed to self-learning and professional growth, and adapt to change and respond to challenge.
Physiotherapy Degrees
The University of Queensland offers both graduate and undergraduate physiotherapy programs for Canadian students pursuing a career in Australia or Canada.
Physiotherapy Degrees
Master of Physiotherapy Studies
The University of Queensland Physiotherapy School offers a graduate-entry two-year Master of Physiotherapy Studies designed for those students who have a bachelor’s degree and wish to gain qualifications to register as a physiotherapist.
The objectives of the Master of Physiotherapy Studies program are to provide you with the theoretical knowledge, skills and clinical competencies required of an entry-level graduate in physiotherapy; and to develop abilities to extend knowledge in physiotherapy practice and organizational management, and to provide skills in research for physiotherapy.
The Master of Physiotherapy Studies introduces you to the profession of physiotherapy and its key concepts in intensive mode during an initial summer semester. It focuses on developing core knowledge and skills in the areas of musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiorespiratory and physiotherapy across the lifespan, and integrates this knowledge and skill and application of clinical reasoning in supervised clinical practice. The program also incorporates advanced training in clinical reasoning, independent research, and health management.
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
If you don’t yet have a bachelor’s degree, the four-year Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) program is for you. This degree examines the theory and practice behind physiotherapy to prepare you for a career where you’ll care for people of all ages and backgrounds who suffer from musculoskeletal, neurological, respiratory or other conditions.
In this program, you will benefit from a diverse range of learning approaches. Courses integrate lectures, seminars, skill sessions, practical classes, tutor and peer feedback sessions, and assignment work that covers topics such as injury prevention, pain management and more.
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Pre-assessed
OzTREKK Physiotherapy Eligibility Pre-assessment
Thinking of applying to a physiotherapy program? Knowing when your courses meet prerequisites comes in pretty handy. Check out our Physiotherapy App Instructions, where we outline the details for each program and university. This will help us process your application(s) much faster!
Please let us know if you have any questions. Email physio@oztrekk.com.
Fast Facts
| Program | University of Queensland Master of Physiotherapy Studies | University of Queensland Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 2 years (4 regular semesters & 2 summer semesters) | 4 years |
| Location | St Lucia | St Lucia |
| Est. Indicative Annual Tuition | AUD$69,980 AUD (2025 fees; subject to increase)** | AUD$53,760 (2025 fees; subject to increase) |
| Semester Intake | November | February |
| Next Available Intake | 2025 | 2026 |
| Application Deadline | Rolling* | November 28 each year* |
| Total International Places | 15 |
What do you need to get in?
Master of Physiotherapy Studies
Completed bachelor’s degree
You must have a completed undergraduate degree (related discipline preferred), from a recognized university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3/4.0 (approximately 68% or better) and have extensive pre-existing knowledge in the following areas:
- Human anatomy, including musculoskeletal anatomy (one semester)
- Human physiology, including systems (one semester)
Please note the above criteria are minimum requirements. Once prerequisites are met, entry is via a competitive selection process based on grade point average.
OzTREKK recommends that you apply for this program if you have achieved a minimum 75% cumulative average in your university studies. Past successful OzTREKK applicants achieved cumulative GPAs in their four-year undergraduate studies of approximately 78% to 83%.
OzTREKK Tip
Descriptions of Anatomy and Physiology Areas
Systems Anatomy – Covers anatomy of human body systems, including skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, blood vascular, respiratory, digestive and urogenital.
Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy – Covers the mechanical properties of connective tissue, regional functional anatomy of human trunk and limbs and characteristics of posture and locomotion ie: bones and muscles.
Systems Physiology – Covers the study of the physiology of muscle, cardiovascular, pulmonary and renal function.
Integrative Physiology – Covers how the systems integrate with each other and respond to external stimulation, e.g., exercise.
Who Should Apply
Please note that the above criteria are the minimum requirements to apply and do not guarantee admissions into this program. Applicants must meet the prerequisite areas to be considered for this program. If these have been met, applicants are assessed against one another by academic standing. For this reason, there is no cut-off average set for any given year, and the competitiveness of this program will therefore change depending on the quality and quantity of each year’s applicants. OzTREKK recommends that you apply for this program if you have achieved a minimum 75% cumulative average in your university studies. Past successful OzTREKK applicants achieved cumulative GPAs in their four-year undergraduate studies of approximately 78% to 83%.
Assessment Process and Timeline
*The November 2021 intake of the UQ Master of Physiotherapy Studies program filled August 6, 2021. For information about the 2022 intake and to apply, please contact OzTREKK.
UQ has a general application deadline of August 30 each year and applications are assessed on a rolling-admissions basis (as they are received)—the sooner you apply the better.
Students who have met the admissions requirements and who were not successful in the first round of offers are placed on a waitlist, which is ranked by academic standing. Should any of the students who received offers decline their places in the program the University of Queensland will try to fill those places by providing offers to the next students on the waitlist. This process can go throughout the summer until all international places in this program have been filled.
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
Completed high school diploma
You must have a high school diploma with Grade 12 subjects in English and one of biological science, chemistry or physics with a minimum GPA of 96%.
Assessment Process and Timeline
*Application Deadline: While the application deadline is generally the end of November, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Program Structure
Master of Physiotherapy Studies
The Master of Physiotherapy Studies introduces graduates to the profession of physiotherapy and its key concepts in intensive mode during an initial summer semester. It focuses on developing core knowledge and skills in the areas of musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiorespiratory and physiotherapy across the lifespan, and integrates this knowledge and skill and application of clinical reasoning in supervised clinical practice. The program also incorporates advanced training in clinical reasoning, independent research, and health management.
Master of Physiotherapy Studies
Program Structure
Summer (November) – Year 1
Foundations of Physiotherapy I: Fundamentals of Communication, Movement & Exercise
Foundations of Physiotherapy II: Fundamentals of Examination & Measurement
Year 1, Semester 1
Health Sciences Research Discovery II
Theory, Practice & Research: Musculoskeletal Phty – Lower Limb
Foundations of Physiotherapy III: Practice & Management
Theory, Practice & Research: Musculoskeletal Phty – Upper Limb
Year 1, Semester 2
Health Promotion, Participation and Preparation for Physiotherapy Practice
Theory, Practice & Research: Musculoskeletal Phty – Lumbar Spine
Theory, Practice & Research: Musculoskeletal Phty – Cervical & Thoracic Spine
Practice & Research in Physiotherapy Across the Lifespan 1
Summer (November), Year 2
Theory, Practice & Research: Cardiothoracic Physiotherapy
Clinical Practice & Professional Studies – Intro Musculoskeletal & Acute Care
Year 2, Semester 1
Theory, Practice & Research: Phty across the Lifespan 2
Theory, Practice & Research: Neurological Phty
Clinical Practice & Professional Issues 1
Research Project
Year 2, Semester 2
Clinical Practice & Professional Issues 2
Clinical Practice & Professional Issues 3
Clinical Practice & Professional Issues 4
Integrative Practice and Professional Issues
Course list is subject to change
Practicals, placements and internships
As a UQ physio student, you will undertake more than 1025 hours of supervised clinical practice in a range of clinical settings that includes hospitals, educational facilities, other health care organizations, private practices and UQ’s internal clinics.
During your placements, students will have the opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge acquired through coursework and research to practice and develop your clinical skills in real-life settings. You will commence full-time clinical placements in the second year of the program.
UQ has physiotherapy clinics in specialized areas of practice, including developmental paediatrics, musculoskeletal and sports injury, and neurology, ageing and balance. You’ll get to apply your knowledge and develop practical skills during your studies.
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
The University of Queensland’s four-year Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) program examines the theory and practice behind physiotherapy to prepare you for a career where you’ll care for people of all ages and backgrounds who suffer from musculoskeletal, neurological, respiratory or other conditions. Benefit from a diverse range of learning approaches. Courses integrate lectures, seminars, skill sessions, practical classes, tutor and peer feedback sessions, and assignment work that covers topics such as injury prevention, pain management and more.
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
Program Structure
Year 1, Semester 1
Systematic Anatomy
Molecular & Cellular Biology for Physiotherapists
Physiotherapy Foundations I: Physiotherapy Profession & Basic Processes
Introduction to Psychology: Developmental, Social & Clinical Psychology
Year 1, Semester 2
Regional Anatomy
Professions, People and Healthcare
Introduction to Principles of Physiotherapy Assessment and Management
Principles of Exercise in Physiotherapy Practice
Year 2, Semester 1
Functional Anatomy (Physiotherapy)
Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice
Physiotherapy Specialities: Musculoskeletal IA (Lower Limb)
Physiology I
Year 2, Semester 2
Physiotherapy Specialities: Musculoskeletal IB (Lumbar Spine & Pelvis)
Physiotherapy across the Lifespan A
Physiotherapy Foundations II: Physiotherapy Practice and Modalities
Physiology II
Year 3, Semester 1
Health Sciences Research Discovery I
Physiotherapy Specialities: Musculoskeletal IIA (Upper Limb)
Physiotherapy Across the Lifespan B
Physiotherapy Specialities: Neurology
Year 3, Semester 2
Health Sciences Research Evaluation I
Physiotherapy Specialities: Cardiothoracics
Physiotherapy Specialties: Musculoskeletal IIB (Cervical and Thoracic Spine)
Health Promotion, Participation and Preparation for Physiotherapy Practice
Year 4
Integrative Professional Practice 1 [1]
Professional Practice 6 [2]
OR
Health Sciences Research Advanced Project I [1]
Professional Practice 1 [3]
Professional Practice 2 [2]
Professional Practice 3 [2]
Professional Practice 4 [2]
Professional Practice 5 [2]
Integrative Professional Practice 2
[1] This course is offered over more than one semester. Enroll in the same course code in both semester 1 and semester 2.
[2] This is a clinical placement course which is delivered in multiple non-standard teaching periods throughout the academic year. These courses have different start and end dates to the standard semesters. You will be advised by the School how to enroll as this will be determined according to your placement allocation.
[3] This course runs over 4 weeks in a non-standard teaching period during February and prior to the commencement of standard semester 1.
Course list is subject to change
Practicals, placements and internships
You will undertake more than 1,050 hours of supervised clinical placements in a range of settings that include hospitals, educational facilities, healthcare organizations and private practice as well as UQ’s physiotherapy clinics.
UQ has three dedicated physiotherapy clinics where you’ll get to apply your knowledge and develop specialized skills during your studies. You’ll also can learn sub-specialties such as women’s health and telerehabilitation.
You will undertake a variety of sessional practical experiences from Year 1 before commencing full-time block placements in year four.
How to Apply
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Physiotherapy pre-assessment
Did you fill out our physiotherapy eligibility pre-assessment form? Your university transcripts will show which courses you’ve taken (course name and course code), so keep that handy when filling out the form.
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Online application
Fill out the OzTREKK online application. OzTREKK Tip: have the dates of your previous study handy!
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Receive email from OzTREKK
After you’ve completed the online application, you will receive a detailed email from OzTREKK usually within 1 business day outlining all the documents required complete your application for submission. Best of all, you submit them to OzTREKK, not to Australia!
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Submission time
We’ll let you know exactly what to send and the best way to send it! Examples include final transcripts from each institution you have attended (in their original, sealed envelopes), detailed course outlines (we’ll tell you the best way to send these), Australian university-specific documents, and a scanned copy of the photo page of your passport. Many documents may be emailed as PDFs; however, we recommend you don’t begin sending your documents until your admissions officer has requested them.
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