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La Trobe University

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Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

  • Masters (Coursework)

Musculoskeletal physiotherapy is one of the oldest sub-disciplines in physiotherapy, yet it's pioneered modern methods and techniques for current evidence-based practice. Australia needs specialised professionals who can make their mark in this growing and in-demand field.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb
Domestic Fees
$42,600 per year

About this course

Musculoskeletal physiotherapy is one of the oldest sub-disciplines in physiotherapy, yet it's pioneered modern methods and techniques for current evidence-based practice. Australia needs specialised professionals who can make their mark in this growing and in-demand field.

La Trobe's Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy is a program designed for practising physiotherapists who want to gain advanced clinical skills in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Through a blend of online and set residential block learning, you'll learn from leading industry clinical leaders, academic staff and colleagues at one of Australia's longest established physiotherapy schools.

You will also work under the supervision of recognised sports and exercise physiotherapists to gain invaluable clinical practice experience in hospital outpatient departments and private physiotherapy clinics.

This course is delivered part time over two to five years.

You'll learn:

  • Fundamentals of musculoskeletal physiotherapy
    Learn the knowledge and skills required to apply evidence-based practice in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
  • Clinical sciences
    Develop your understanding of clinical sciences such as pain sciences and human tissue sciences. This is integral to the development of scientifically designed rehabilitation programs.
  • Advanced physiotherapy and clinical skills
    Optimise the effectiveness of client centred management through your mastery of physiotherapy, clinical, neuro-musculoskeletal examination and management skills.
  • Clinical reasoning through a case-based paradigm
    Hone your clinical reasoning skills through the use of case scenarios. Learn applied clinical anatomy, tissue pathology, patient presentations, and assessment and treatment information.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.

Sample course structure

Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.

To qualify for the award of Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, students must complete a total of 120 credit points across 2 years.

Year 1 requires the completion of 60 credit points including:

  • 60 credit points from chosen Core

Year 2 requires the completion of 60 credit points including:

  • 60 credit points from chosen Core
Study options

Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.

Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0 ADVANCED CLINICAL SCIENCES IN PHYSIOTHERAPY PTY5ACS 1 15 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR ADVANCED PHYSIOTHERAPY PTY5001 1 15 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY PTY5002 1 15 SEARCH AND EVALUATE EVIDENCE (SPORT AND MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY) PTY5SEE 1 15 CLINICAL REASONING IN PHYSIOTHERAPY PTY5CRP 2 15 WEBINARS IN MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY PTY5003 2 15 ADVANCED PRACTICE IN MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY PTY5006 2 30
See La Trobe University Handbook for more details

The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.

  • Melbourne (Bundoora)

To view other campus handbook course details, please select relevant campus in the drop down.

Study locations

Melbourne

Career pathways

After graduation, you could work across a range of professional settings including private practice and advanced scope clinics.

Possible roles include:

  • Musculoskeletal physiotherapist
    • Assess, diagnose, prevent, manage and treat a range of musculoskeletal injuries relating to the joints, muscles, bones and nerves.
    • Assess, diagnose, prevent, manage and treat individuals with a range of conditions through the use of exercise-based rehabilitation.

Professional recognition

Graduates of the Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy may apply for membership and the title of APA Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA). Membership and titling may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Rehabilitation courses at La Trobe University.
83.9%
Overall satisfaction
82.8%
Skill scale
66.7%
Teaching scale
92.5%
Employed full-time
$80k
Average salary