Duration
1.5 years full time / 3 years part time
Mode (Location)
Mixed Attendance Mode (Parkville)
Intake
February, October
Key dates
Key dates
Fees
AUD $27,000 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
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Career outcomes
Overview
- Gain advanced competencies for specialised paediatric physiotherapy practice
- Graduate with expertise to enhance your professional profile and career prospects
- Meet the requirements for further study, including a PhD pathway
A Master in Physiotherapy (Paediatrics) will build your professional profile and reputation, opening up new employment opportunities. A master's-level qualification is integral to extending your career in paediatric physiotherapy and is often required for the award of professional specialist titling.
Upon completion of this course, you should have the clinical competencies and specialised skills to practice paediatric physiotherapy at an advanced level. As a paediatric physiotherapist, you will be qualified to provide essential care to children and adolescents with various conditions and disabilities, across various healthcare settings.
Graduate Master of Physiotherapy (Paediatrics) careers
You will graduate with a range of varied career options across numerous paediatric healthcare settings, including:
- Children's hospitals and paediatric units
- Paediatric rehabilitation centres
- Early intervention and developmental care services
- School-based therapy programs
- Private paediatric physiotherapy practices
- Community health centres
Further study
Successful completion of the Master of Physiotherapy (Paediatrics) with the research capstone is a pathway towards a PhD, allowing you to further advance your expertise and research in the field of paediatric physiotherapy.