Graduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
July

Campus
City East

Duration
0.5 year(s) full-time

Program Code
ICMS

SATAC Code
4GC095 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Mode
On-campus

Fees
$AU 17,100 per 0.5 EFTSL for students enrolled in 2025

Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have:
- 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.

Essential requirements for admission
N/A

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Aim

The Graduate Certificate of Advanced Clinical Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy enables qualified and experienced physiotherapists to gain advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills in their professional field of practice. It aims to provide physiotherapists with an advanced qualification relevant to Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy practice through advancing their knowledge, practical skills and application of evidence based practice.

Content & Structure

The program consists of 18 units of study offered over 6 months full-time or part-time equivalent. Students are required to complete 4 courses

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
First Semester
Allied Health Research Evidence Translation	REHB 5118	4.5	Note(s): 3
Integrated Pain Sciences	REHB 5122	4.5
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Theory and Practice 1	REHB 5120	4.5
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Theory and Practice 2	REHB 5121	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

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.

Notes

1. The program is normally completed in 6 months of full-time study or the part-time equivalent.

2. The Graduate Certificate of Advanced Clinical Musculoskeletal and Sports 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.