24 monthsProgramme duration
23 Feb, 2026Application Deadline
FebStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Anatomy and Physiology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
La Trobe's Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy is a program designed for practising physiotherapists who want to gain advanced clinical skills in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
Through a blend of online and set residential block learning, you'll learn from leading industry clinical leaders, academic staff and colleagues at one of Australia's longest established physiotherapy schools.
You will also work under the supervision of recognised sports and exercise physiotherapists to gain invaluable clinical practice experience in hospital outpatient departments and private physiotherapy clinics.
This course is delivered part time over two to five years.
You'll learn:
Through a blend of online and set residential block learning, you'll learn from leading industry clinical leaders, academic staff and colleagues at one of Australia's longest established physiotherapy schools.
You will also work under the supervision of recognised sports and exercise physiotherapists to gain invaluable clinical practice experience in hospital outpatient departments and private physiotherapy clinics.
This course is delivered part time over two to five years.
You'll learn:
- Fundamentals of musculoskeletal physiotherapy - Learn the knowledge and skills required to apply evidence-based practice in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
- Clinical sciences - Develop your understanding of clinical sciences such as pain sciences and human tissue sciences. This is integral to the development of scientifically designed rehabilitation programs.
- Advanced physiotherapy and clinical skills - Optimise the effectiveness of client centred management through your mastery of physiotherapy, clinical, neuro-musculoskeletal examination and management skills.
- Clinical reasoning through a case-based paradigm - Hone your clinical reasoning skills through the use of case scenarios. Learn applied clinical anatomy, tissue pathology, patient presentations, and assessment and treatment information.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Anatomy and Physiology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
La Trobe's Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy is a program designed for practising physiotherapists who want to gain advanced clinical skills in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
Through a blend of online and set residential block learning, you'll learn from leading industry clinical leaders, academic staff and colleagues at one of Australia's longest established physiotherapy schools.
You will also work under the supervision of recognised sports and exercise physiotherapists to gain invaluable clinical practice experience in hospital outpatient departments and private physiotherapy clinics.
This course is delivered part time over two to five years.
You'll learn:
Through a blend of online and set residential block learning, you'll learn from leading industry clinical leaders, academic staff and colleagues at one of Australia's longest established physiotherapy schools.
You will also work under the supervision of recognised sports and exercise physiotherapists to gain invaluable clinical practice experience in hospital outpatient departments and private physiotherapy clinics.
This course is delivered part time over two to five years.
You'll learn:
- Fundamentals of musculoskeletal physiotherapy - Learn the knowledge and skills required to apply evidence-based practice in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
- Clinical sciences - Develop your understanding of clinical sciences such as pain sciences and human tissue sciences. This is integral to the development of scientifically designed rehabilitation programs.
- Advanced physiotherapy and clinical skills - Optimise the effectiveness of client centred management through your mastery of physiotherapy, clinical, neuro-musculoskeletal examination and management skills.
- Clinical reasoning through a case-based paradigm - Hone your clinical reasoning skills through the use of case scenarios. Learn applied clinical anatomy, tissue pathology, patient presentations, and assessment and treatment information.
Admission Requirements
This course is not available to international students at the Melbourne campus in 2026.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
Specialisation - compulsory: Physiotherapy
At least two years clinical experience in the clinical area of musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
Applicants must have a full current Australian Physiotherapy registration or be eligible for full registration as a physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Evidence must be submitted when applying.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
Specialisation - compulsory: Physiotherapy
At least two years clinical experience in the clinical area of musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
Applicants must have a full current Australian Physiotherapy registration or be eligible for full registration as a physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Evidence must be submitted when applying.
23 Feb 2026
2 Years
Feb
Tuition fees
Domestic
42,000 AUD
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