completed a Bachelor degree level, or equivalent professional
entry level qualification, from a recognised higher education
institution, in Physiotherapy; AND
a minimum 10 months full-time, or equivalent, 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 Registering Authority. Students must apply for limited registration after acceptance into the program.
English language entry requirements
International students who are working with English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Note that only IELTS, OET, PTE Academic or TOEFL are accepted for entry to this program. No other equivalences apply. Possession of one or more of these standards, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution certifying that the language of instruction was English.
English language test
IELTS total [7.0]
IELTS reading [7.0]
IELTS writing [7.0]
IELTS speaking [7.0]
IELTS listening [7.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements:
English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
The Master of Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy (Sports) enables qualified and experienced physiotherapists to gain advanced theoretical knowledge and clinical skills in the field of sports physiotherapy. It aims to provide physiotherapists with an advanced qualification in sports physiotherapy practice through advancing their knowledge, clinical skills and application of evidence based practice.
Content & Structure
The program consists of 36 units of study offered over 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent. Students are required to complete 9 units of evidence based practice and study courses in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, Pain Mechanisms and Advanced Physiotherapy Sports Theory. The program culminates in completion of the capstone courses Advanced Physiotherapy Clinical Studies 1 & 2 where students apply their acquired advanced knowledge and skills in a clinical setting.
International students studying in Australia should note that up to 25% of the courses will be delivered in external mode.
1. The program requires participation in practical classes where manual skills are practised. Essential learning activities in some classes may require that students partially remove their clothing to a level that is appropriate to the learning activity. Students may also be asked to act as subjects for their peer group members. If a student is unable to meet these requirements they may be at risk of being unable to successfully complete course objectives and assessments and progress through the program.
2. All students in the Division of Health Sciences who, as part of their program, undertake activities where interaction with patients/the public is required, such as in field or clinical placements/visits and in University clinics and gyms, must demonstrate that they have a current National Police Certificate (NPC) through SAPOL (or their home state police service) and a current Department for Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI) Child-Related Clearance, which is valid for the duration of the program. The National Police Certificate will list disclosable court outcomes that may prevent clinical placement involvement. The University has a process for reviewing these outcomes to assess suitability for placement.
3. Before commencing any clinical courses, students are required to be registered to practice physiotherapy in Australia. International students are required to obtain a 'Limited Registration' under supervision from the Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
4. Students must hold a 'Provide First Aid' Certificate, including expired air resuscitation (EAR) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), therapeutic oxygen techniques and automatic defibrillation training, asthma management and emergency trauma management certification before undertaking this course. The University will organise a combined workshop to cover all of these components, for which you receive national certification.
5. Students will be required to undertake Child Safe Environments training before commencing their clinical placement.
6. Students will be required to satisfy the standard of dress and behaviour prescribed by institutions in which the clinical placements are undertaken. Failure to satisfy such requirements may prevent them from satisfying the requirements for the completion of the program.
7. A Level 2 Sports Trainers course will be provided for students, providing students with sports first aid training for use in placements. Students must satisfactorily pass this course.
Notes
1. The program is normally completed in 12 months of full-time study or the part-time equivalent.
2. The Master of Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy does not itself qualify students for general registration as a physiotherapist in Australia. Physiotherapists trained overseas wanting to work in Australia must contact the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for details on qualification acceptance and registration.
3. It is assumed that students enrolling into this course have obtained at least an undergraduate level understanding of the principles and practice of evidence-informed practice, and quantitative and qualitative research designs.
Professional accreditation and recognition
This program is accredited by the Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy National Professional standards committee of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and graduates are eligible to apply for titling as a Sports Physiotherapist with the Australian Physiotherapy Association.