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Online learning
As a student at a school committed to professional, continuing and executive education, you’ll have access to high-quality online education tools – all you need is a computer and an internet connection.
Your virtual classroom is academically robust and designed to prepare you for competition in your field. You will expand your skills and knowledge via innovative technologies like webinars, podcasts and moderated discussion forums.
Why study online?
The online learning environment has been carefully devised by expert academics, alongside learning designers and technology specialists, to facilitate an interactive and flexible student experience.
At the University of Melbourne, you will have access to the best minds and a dynamic peer group. Throughout the course, you will be able to engage closely with fellow online students and share your knowledge with each other.
Gain access to the highest levels of support
From your initial expression of interest right through to graduation, you’ll receive all the technical support you need.
Don’t be surprised if you learn our student support team members by name – they are dedicated, personal and friendly and they understand that every student experience is unique. If a challenge arises, they’ll do everything in their power to assist you so that you can continue to have an excellent learning experience.
Our online student support consultants can assist with:
- Enrolment and subject assistance
- Administrative logistics and fee options
- Technical support, regular health checks, and technical support during live webinars
- Online learning skills and workload management
- Special circumstances.
Who you will learn from
You will be taught by leading academics in their field via an engaging online learning experience, enriched by interaction with lecturers and your fellow students. You can expect input and feedback from your lecturers and tutors as well as regular real-time sessions where you speak with the instructor and fellow students.
Find out more about the University of Melbourne online learning experience.
In this course you will learn from the following experts:
- Dr Thorlene Egerton, Senior Lecturer, Program Coordinator for Clinical Rehabilitation, Subject Coordinator for Evaluation of Rehabilitation Practice, Health Behaviour Change and Research Project.
- Associate Professor Fiona Dobson, Head Physiotherapy Department, Lecturer research and evidence.
- Dr Sonya Moore, APA Titled Physiotherapist, Senior Lecturer, Program Coordinator for Sports Medicine, Subject Coordinator for Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation.
- Dr Tara Fitzgerald, Lecturer paediatrics, Program Coordinator for Paediatric Physiotherapy, Subject Coordinator for Rehabilitation for Paediatrics.
- Elise Fraser, APA Titled Physiotherapist, Program Coordinator for Physiotherapy (Pelvic Health), Subject Coordinator for Rehabilitation in Womens Health.
- Dr Libby Proud, Lecturer research and evidence, Subject coordinator for Professional Project capstone.
- Dr Kelly Bower, Lecturer neurology and gerontology, falls prevention researcher.
- Dr Marlena Klaic, Post-doctoral research fellow in implementation science, lecturer neurology.
- Associate Professor Cathy Said, Ageing researcher, Subject Coordinator for Body of Ageing.
- Associate Professor Adam Bryant, Biomechanics and sports sciences researcher, Subject coordinator for Innovations & Emerging Technologies.
Edward Mohandoss
Edward Mohandoss is a Physiotherapist in a public hospital in Melbourne and is relishing online learning despite his early reservations. The 43-year-old who works in geriatric rehabilitation says, “I was a bit apprehensive about the online mode of study as I was not confident with IT skills.” He adds enthusiastically that he found he was “able to cope with online learning with appropriate support from staff and fellow students.”
Shaking off his initial fears about the online learning environment has meant that the busy working father of a young family can now fulfil one of his long-time goals – to complete a masters degree. He explains, “The online nature of the course offered me flexibility so that I can spend time with my young family and balance the stress of full-time work.”
Edward says he hopes “to gain knowledge on current trends in rehabilitation and basic concepts in research” and describes the online Master of Clinical Rehabilitation as a confidence booster.
"Some of the assessment tasks such as writing a research proposal and feasibility proposal have given me immense confidence in participating in clinical research and quality improvement projects."
The highlight of online study for Edward has been the relationships he’s established with his peers. He says, “My favourite part of studying this course is the interaction between fellow students in the discussion boards and webinar sessions. Even if you miss the webinar sessions there is an option of watching the recorded version which was very useful for someone like me with full-time work.”
Edward explains that online learning has enabled him to “become knowledgeable about healthcare systems across the world.” He adds, “Given our interaction with students from different countries, it was interesting to compare similarities and differences in health care systems and its impact on patient outcomes.”
The Future looks bright for Edward. Already, he’s reaping the rewards of his new-found skills and confidence. He says, “The knowledge I’ve gained so far has made me a better clinician and people respect me when I share this knowledge, especially in my work place.”