Duration
1 year part time
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Intake
July
Key dates
Key dates
Fees
AUD $24,496 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
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Student experience
Overview
- Learn from expert physiotherapists through engaging, real-world clinical case studies and interactive workshops
- Build hands-on skills in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and exercise prescription through intensive practical blocks
- Access flexible online learning materials designed to fit around your clinical schedule
The Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Exercise and Women’s Health) offers a dynamic, practice-led learning experience tailored for working physiotherapists. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge of women’s musculoskeletal health through a mix of online modules and intensive, hands-on workshops.
Highlights of the Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Exercise and Women's Health) experience
Day-to-day experience
Expect a highly engaging and supportive learning environment, where you’ll build practical and clinical skills alongside a community of like-minded professionals. Classes are led by experienced educators and researchers who are active in the field, and you’ll stay up to date with the latest thinking and best practices in women’s health. Easy-to-access online resources complement your learning and help you apply new knowledge straight into your clinical work.
Learning mode
This part-time course is built for busy practitioners. With a mix of online modules and intensive face-to-face or live-streamed weekend workshops, you can choose how you attend without needing to step away from your practice. You'll be guided by leaders in Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy and Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health Physiotherapy through interactive, hands-on intensives and practical evidence-based learning.
Profile
Jessica Bonaddio
After graduating as a physiotherapist from my postgraduate degree, I developed orthopaedic experience in a public hospital setting. From there, I continued practising as a physiotherapist in private practice treating musculoskeletal injuries. During my work within the private sector I developed an interest in perinatal physiotherapy, however had limited formal education in this area.
The Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Exercise and Women's Health) appealed to me as it afforded the opportunity to deepen my theoretical knowledge and develop clinical skills to competently treat perinatal musculoskeletal conditions.
The course has enabled me to develop specialist skills in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders within the perinatal population, as well as other subgroups of women’s health including menopause. The most exciting aspect of the degree was being able to translate the theoretical knowledge into clinical practice.
The greatest highlights of the course for me were the clinical observation hours and the guest speakers who were leading clinicians in the field of women's health.
I'm currently working as a physiotherapist at Inform Physiotherapy. The role comprises of treating musculoskeletal conditions across all populations, as well as treating perinatal musculoskeletal and lactation conditions. Additionally, treatment is also provided within the setting of instructing both private and group clinical exercise classes.
It's inspiring to share a clinic setting with likeminded physiotherapists who aim for clinical excellence, collaboration of clinical knowledge and placing the client at the centre of everything they do.