Overview

University of New South Wales’ Master of Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology is a unique program that will fast track your career to become a Physiotherapist and an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP)* and is the only program of its kind in Australia. This innovative extended masters will prepare you with the … For more content click the Read More button below. Physiotherapists and exercise physiologists are in high demand in Australia and overseas and find employment in a wide range of clinical and community settings, working with all age groups, including in public and private hospitals, medical centres, private practices, aged care facilities, out-patient rehabilitation centres, mental health settings, schools and educational facilities, research institutes, independent living/respite centres, as well as elite/local level sporting clubs.    This program is only available as part of the integrated Bachelor of Exercise/ Master of Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology double-degree (3896) and is not offered as a separate standalone program for direct entry.  *Pending accreditation these programs meet the criteria to become registered as a physiotherapist and exercise physiologist set by the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA) and Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

Learning Outcomes

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Deliver culturally sensitive, patient centred care, planned in consultation with the patient and relevant stakeholders.
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Apply evidence-based exercise physiology and physiotherapy knowledge, reasoning and skills to your practice in accordance with current competency standards and the future expectations of professional practice.
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Develop and implement effective exercise physiology and physiotherapy interventions, and evaluate outcomes, for clients across the lifespan, including culturally and demographically diverse populations
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Demonstrate professional attitudes and behaviours necessary for ethical and expert practice, as determined by social values, and legal and ethical frameworks which govern the practice of exercise physiology and physiotherapy
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Communicate effectively, respectfully, and appropriately in all professional contexts and support patient-centred care through shared decision-making.
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Provide leadership and effectively manage conflict to advocate for safe and effective patient care, while working independently or in interprofessional teams
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Assess and benchmark professional capabilities and demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and reflective practice
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Design, develop, implement and evaluate health education programs and health promotion strategies, and actively engage in education of colleagues, exercise physiology and physiotherapy students and the wider community
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Demonstrate leadership, teamwork and managerial skills within the boundaries of professional, ethical and legal frameworks to maximise patient outcomes
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Demonstrate resilience and ability to adapt effectively to changes in practice, technology and the workplace to optimise patient care and professional wellbeing
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Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure

This program is only offered as part of the combined Bachelor of Exercise Science/Master of Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology double degree and is not available for direct entry.

Level 3 Core Courses48 Units of Credit:
Level 4 Core Courses48 Units of Credit:
Level 5 Core Courses48 Units of Credit:

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.

You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.

Program Requirements

Participation and Enrolment Requirements

Criminal records check
Working with Children Check
Other

Compulsory Training Component

You will complete 1317 hours of placement throughout the program.

Placement sites will be allocated by UNSW and may include in metropolitan, regional and rural areas.

Progression Requirements

Students who do not meet progression requirements will be expected to meet with the Program Authority to develop an individual exit plan. Students who have met the requirements for the Bachelor of Exercise Science (3893) may transfer to this program to exit.

Students are permitted to attempt the same course a maximum of three times. A student who fails the same course for the third time will not be permitted to re-enrol.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Associated Programs

Related Double Degree

Bachelor of Exercise Science - BExSci
Master of Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology - MPhysioExPhys3896 - Exercise Science / Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology

Professional Outcomes

Accreditations

Australian Physiotherapy Council
Exercise and Sports Science Australia

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible for accreditation as an Exercise Physiologist and for membership of Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). This accreditation only applies to this program in conjunction with Bachelor of Exercise Science when taken as a double degree.

Additional Information

This program is offered as a 5-year Bachelor of Exercise Science/ Master of Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology double-degree. A qualification will be awarded on completion of the 5-year program. 

Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

Domestic Students
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)
International Students

Additional Expenses and Resources

Students will be required to purchase the following items as part of the program: laboratory coat, laboratory glasses, clinical uniform/polo shirt, stethoscope, and pay for First Aid and CPR training courses.

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