Master of Physiotherapy (by Research)

The aim of the degree is to contribute to the advancement of physiotherapy knowledge through academic and clinically based research.  The program provides supervised postgraduate training in research aimed at increasing a candidate’s knowledge and understanding of the research process and to have the opportunity to develop, undertake and present a substantive independent research project.

Course structure

Students work throughout their candidature under the supervision of one or more staff members on a research topic that is subsequently reported in the form of a 30,000 to 50,000 word thesis.  The degree is awarded on the basis of examination of the thesis.  The School of Physiotherapy can offer supervision in a range of research areas.  Close collaboration with a number of clinical schools is a feature of the School’s research profile.  Normally this degree is taken over a period of 18months full time or 3 years part time. 

For further details of the School’s areas of research interest and activity see our research pages

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a qualification that qualifies graduates to practise as a physiotherapist with an average of at least 70%.  Applicants who have first-class honours or who have completed a Master degree may be eligible to apply for a PhD.  Other applicants will normally be enrolled in a Master degree and may apply to transfer to the PhD program if acceptable academic progress is made. Both local and international applicants will need to meet English language requirements.

Applications

Research applications may be made at any time. Please submit your application form together with required documentation, and include a brief description (50 to 100 words) of your general research interests / list any specific research projects from our website which are of particular interest to you.