Master of Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy

La Trobe University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00115M

Take your physiotherapy career to the next level. Take your place in the exciting world of sports and exercise physiotherapy. Advanced skills in sport and exercise physiotherapy will prepare you to work with athletes of all ages, at local, national and international levels. If you're a practising physiotherapist ready to advance your career in the fields of sport and exercise physiotherapy, this course is designed for you. Our Master of Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy gives you an in-depth understanding of the clinical sciences underpinning musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy. Explore the pain sciences and human tissue sciences, including muscle, tendon, connective tissue and bone. Learn how tissues develop, adapt to normal and intense use, and respond to overload and injury - vital knowledge for developing rehabilitation programs.

Structure

To qualify for the award of Master of Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy, students must complete 120 credit points consisting of: 120 core credit points

Subjects

  • First Year Subjects: Academic Integrity Module
  • Advanced Clinical Sciences in Physiotherapy
  • Professional Development for Advanced Physiotherapy
  • Professional Development in Sports & Exercise Physiotherapy
  • Search and Evaluate Evidence (sport and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy)

Standard entry requirements

  • Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Undergraduate requirements - Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
  • Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Melbourne (Bundoora) No
  • Part-time : 2 years

Fee comments

Campuses: Melbourne (Bundoora).

Your course fees will depend on the subjects you choose to study: each subject has its own costs. The total course fee may vary depending on the subjects you choose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and your approved Credit for Prior Learning. Fees correct Friday, Dec 8 2023

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