Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
A bachelor's degree (or equivalent), with completed university-level studies in human anatomy and human physiology.Please see 'Additional application information' below for further details on entry requirements.You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Entry is competitive based on GPA with a limited intake capacity. The GPA cut-off for those offered a place in 2023 was 5.59.
A bachelor's degree (or equivalent), with completed university-level studies in human anatomy and human physiology.Please see 'Additional application information' below for further details on entry requirements.You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Entry is competitive based on GPA with a limited intake capacity. The GPA cut-off for those offered a place in 2023 was 5.59.
GPA equivalent
Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.
Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.
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English language requirements
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.
PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.
CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.
BE and OET are not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
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Inherent requirements
To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.
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Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Physiotherapy Studies are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
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We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program.
If you haven't completed the prerequisites, we can help.
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Additional application information
To be considered for enrolment, an applicant must:
hold a bachelor degree; study in fields such as allied health, human movement science, physical or biological sciences is recommended.if the bachelor degree was completed more than 10 years prior to program commencement, have subsequently completed within 10 years prior to commencement either a postgraduate qualification, or a minimum of 8 units/4 courses of university level study.have successfully completed, within the 10 years prior to program commencement, the following university level study:
2 units (1 course) in human anatomy - musculoskeletal anatomy; and2 units (1 course) in human physiology - systems physiology.
Suitable UQ pre-requisite courses
Human AnatomyANAT1005, ANAT2029 or BIOM2020Human PhysiologyPHYL1007 or BIOM2012
Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.
At the commencement of the program you must obtain, and thereafter hold for the duration of the program, a current First Aid Certificate (including CPR) and Blue Card. You will also be required to provide evidence that you do not carry blood-borne transmissible viruses or tuberculosis (TB) and comply with a schedule of immunisations. For further details see the Placements website.
Additional application information
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