The Master of Physiotherapy program at Flinders University in Adelaide, Australia was launched in February 2012, and is a two year post-graduate degree leading to professional registration as a Physiotherapist in Australia. Along with Flinder’s health service and private practice partners, Flinder’s look forward to our graduates making a difference in the lives of patients in Adelaide, rural South Australia, the Northern Territory and beyond.

The Discipline of Physiotherapy is part of our inter-professional School of Medicine within the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. Our School has an international reputation for integration and innovation in patient care, education and research.

Physiotherapy focuses its research on health service improvement with Disciplines of physiotherapy

• musculoskeletal medicine
• orthopaedics
• occupational therapy
• rehabilitation
• health economics
• chronic disease self management
• aged care
• cardiology
• respiratory medicine
• disability
• mental health
• paramedics
• speech pathology and audiology.

Bringing together these Disciplines in the Clinical Effectiveness cluster facilitates working together for better patient outcomes.

Flinders University Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences has recruited outstanding Physiotherapy educators from around the world to augment the expertise within this multi-disciplinary cluster so that together we can answer questions that matter in health service delivery, translate evidence into team practice, and create a physiotherapy course that will have the world watching.

Flinders University aims to inspire its students to achieve at the highest possible level. Our degrees are recognized and highly regarded internationally. The School of Physiotherapy provides a learning environment which is innovative, supportive and of high quality. The School supports students to develop an intellectual and cultural curiosity, both within academic and professional disciplines and across discipline boundaries. Flinder’s School of Physiotherapy expect students to develop the problem-solving work-ready skills required in our dynamic and changing world and expect students to demonstrate cultural awareness, to develop a global perspective and to cultivate a respect and tolerance for others.

Clinical Work Experience

The Graduate entry Physiotherapy students at Flinders University in Australia are well prepared for clinical placements through their learning, which includes interprofessional practice, and complying with mandatory prerequisites such as working with children, health checks and OH&S. Students undertake six clinical placements linked to specific topics in the course over the two year duration of the Masters program.

Entry Requirements

Flinder’s Master of Physiotherapy applicants must normally hold an approved degree with a GPA of no less than 5.0, or an equivalent qualification; and have either completed the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Principles of Physiotherapy) at Flinders University OR have demonstrated that they have completed the following prerequisite topics:

• the equivalent of 9 units of human physiology, including detailed exercise physiology
• the equivalent of 9 units of anatomy, including detailed musculoskeletal anatomy
• the equivalent of 4.5 units of study focused on an understanding of the human and social environment and social perspectives in health such as psychology and sociology
• the equivalent of 4.5 units study of research methods
• the equivalent of 4.5 units of study in communication skills

Professional Recognition

The Master of Physiotherapy program at Flinders University is accredited with conditions by the Australian Physiotherapy Council and satisfies the academic requirements for registration as a physiotherapist with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

Flinder’s Physiotherapy School graduates wishing to license as a physiotherapist in Canada should contact the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy for procedures and accreditation procedures. The CAP is the national federation of provincial/territorial regulators in Canada.

Flinders University latest news

Diving Into The Secret Lives Of Sharks

Diving into the secret lives of sharks

 

The ‘secret lives’ of South Australia’s white sharks is set to be revealed by a new research project led by one of Australia’s prominent shark researchers, ’s Dr Charlie Huveneers.

The leader of the Southern Shark Ecology Group, Dr Huveneers is specifically looking at white shark predatory strategies and whether shark cage-diving affects the behaviour of sharks at South Australia’s Neptune Islands, the only location where white shark cage-diving takes place in Australia. …

Flinders University’s Award Winning Plaza

‘s Award Winning Plaza

Lendlease, the contractor behind ’s remarkable new Plaza and Student Hub, has been recognised in the Australian Institute of Building’s 2016 SA Excellence in Building Awards.

congratulates Matthew Gooding, the project’s Construction Manager, and his team who took home the Professional Excellence Award for their role in the redevelopment, recognising an outstanding effort to transform the Bedford Park campus in just a little over a year.

Mr Gooding says the Student Hub presented unique challenges for the local team who worked within the operating university with thousands of students. …

Flinders University – Top 50 University Worldwide

– Top 50 University Worldwide

is proud to be ranked in the top 50 universities under 50 years old worldwide by the Times Higher Education 150 Under 50 Rankings 2016.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Colin Stirling says being named among the Top 50 of the world’s best young universities reflects Flinders’ commitment to high calibre research and education.

“It’s fantastic recognition of our achievements during our first 50 years as we plan to build on our strengths into the future,” Professor Stirling says. …

KOM on YouTube

Today’s blog will contain very little text. I wanted to give you all a break on the Monday before Christmas, I know, I know, I’m too good. So, take a break from reading for today and watch and listen to the great videos we have on our Youtube channel below. You’ll find video’s for individual universities, video’s on their different programs and faculty’s, the university itself and life in the cities and towns surrounding them! …

Destination Adelaide video

Destination Adelaide

Study Adelaide has produced a fantastic new video which follows the journey of four international students upon their arrival, through their study and life in Adelaide and beyond.

KOM Consultants is the Canadian Application Centre for three universities located in Adelaide, Australia.  Contact KOM today to start your application to any of these schools.

University of Adelaide  

The University of Adelaide was established in 1874 and is the third oldest university in Australia. …