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Victoria University (VU)

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Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy

  • Bachelor

Become a physiotherapist and use rehabilitation and exercise to improve people's quality of life, with the Bachelor of Applied Movement Science/Master of Physiotherapy from Victoria University. Our 4.5-year dual degree will prepare you for real-world, contemporary physiotherapy practice.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4.5 years full-time
Course Code
HCPT

About this course

Our 4.5-year dual degree will prepare you for real-world, contemporary physiotherapy practice. You will learn how to restore, maintain and enhance people's mobility, function and health - regardless of their age or physical ability.

Studying with expert physiotherapists and world-leading researchers, you'll develop targeted knowledge and clinical-reasoning skills. Throughout your study, you will learn to manage complex situations concerning individuals, families and communities.

You will graduate from the Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy with diverse and complementary skills in:

  • human structure and function
  • exercise physiology
  • Indigenous health
  • population health and wellness
  • human psychology
  • applied clinical skills for evidence-based practice.

These will be underpinned by respect for cultural diversity, and commitment to thoughtful, peronalised care.

The Master of Physiotherapy is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council. Successful graduates are eligible for membership of the Physiotherapy Board of Australia enabling them to practise in Australia.

Study locations

Footscray Park

Career pathways

After graduating with a Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences and Master of Physiotherapy, you will be eligible to register with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia and, once registered, to practise as a physiotherapist.

You may find work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a variety of settings, including:

  • hospitals
  • aged and community care
  • centres for people with physical disabilities
  • rehabilitation centres
  • private practice
  • elite and community sports
  • health research and health promotion
  • paediatrics
  • women's and men's health.

The Master of Physiotherapy has accreditation from the Australian Physiotherapy Council. Successful graduates are eligible for membership of the Physiotherapy Board of Australia enabling them to practise in Australia.

Course structure

To attain the Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences and Master of Physiotherapy, students must successfully complete 432 credit points in total, consisting of:

  • 288 credit points in the Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences
  • 144 credit points, in the Master of Physiotherapy (4 additional units "nested" within the final 4 units of the Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences)

Credit for prior study or work

Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course chair or academic adviser.