Study Master of Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal at Adelaide University in Australia,

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- CRICOS
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

This one-year degree is for qualified physiotherapists looking to gain advanced clinical knowledge and skills in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.Our curriculum is informed by world-class research in physiotherapy, with patient-centred care at its heart. You’ll learn to think carefully and reflect on current theories, helping you make better clinical decisions for accurate diagnoses, effective treatment plans and safer patient care.Enhance your ability to operate effectively across biopsychosocial domains with advanced biomedical and psychosocial knowledge and reasoning. Build high-level communication skills for better patient education and collaboration.Apply your knowledge through real-world placements and on-campus practice. Receive supervised clinical education from expert musculoskeletal physiotherapists. Connect with guest speakers in the field, building professional networks for your future career.On graduation, you can seek formal recognition for titling as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist with the Australian Physiotherapy Association and be eligible for the Specialisation Training Program through the Australian College of Physiotherapists. You’ll unlock new career opportunities in public and private practice, and in advanced scope roles in education. Their Master of Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy specialising in Musculoskeletal is hands-on and evidence based.You’ll develop the skills to thoroughly assess, problem-solve, and manage treatment plans for a wide range of acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain and injury cases. By understanding the core contributors to pain and injury, you will gain the tools to handle complex situations. You’ll also sharpen your clinical reasoning by practicing the thought processes that help to navigate complex pain and injury presentations, all within a biopsychosocial framework.Your study topics will cover:Evidence based practiceIntegrated pain sciences and pain science-informed management Advanced musculoskeletal examination and management Strength and conditioning Advanced scope practice

CRICOS

117265C

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

A$52,200.00 (US$ 34,401) per year

Accommodation - ranging from AUD$150 - $600 plus per week

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Adelaide City Campus

Corner of North Terrace and, Frome Rd,

Adelaide,

South Australia,

5001, Adelaide, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfill any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) degree, or equivalent professional entry level qualification, from a recognised higher education institution, in physiotherapy; AND
A minimum 10 months full-time (or equivalent part-time) physiotherapy practice in a relevant field following completion of the professional entry level qualification; AND
Met the requirements for eligibility for registration as a physiotherapist or limited registration under supervision with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Students must apply for limited registration after acceptance into the program.