Graduate Coursework

Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Exercise and Women's Health)

  • Course code: GC-PHTYEWH
Clock
Duration
1 year part time
Location
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Calendar-month
Intake
Dollar
Fees
AUD $24,496 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
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Course overview

Overview

  • Take your physiotherapy career to the next level with a focus on women’s health
  • Build confidence in clinical decision-making, treatments and personalised exercise prescription
  • Learn to support women from adolescence to active ageing

The Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Exercise and Women’s Health) is designed for physiotherapists who are passionate about helping women move, feel, and live better. This course blends clinical knowledge with real-world application, giving you the tools to confidently assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions specific to women at every stage of life.

Who is the Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Exercise and Women's Health) for? 

If you’re a qualified physiotherapist looking to make a real impact in women’s lives, this course is for you. Whether you're already working in the area or ready to expand into a new specialty, this program will help you grow your skills, deepen your expertise, and become a go-to practitioner in women’s health and exercise.

Why study Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Exercise and Women's Health)?

Women’s health is a growing and rewarding area of physiotherapy. In this course, you’ll:

  • Strengthen your clinical reasoning and gain a deeper understanding of the female body.
  • Learn to create tailored, evidence-based treatments and exercise interventions that support recovery, performance, and wellbeing.
  • Build specialist knowledge in conditions related to pregnancy, postnatal care, menopause, ageing, and female athletes.
  • Develop the confidence to lead in your field, advocate for better care, and provide life-changing support to your patients.

Pathway courses related to the Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Exercise and Women's Health)

The Graduate Certificate of Physiotherapy (Exercise and Women's Health) is a pathway to the Master of Physiotherapy (Pelvic Health). Students successfully completing this qualification can use core subjects as advanced standing towards the Masters program.