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Physiotherapists work in a variety of settings across both public health and private practice. They remain in demand across the health sector and this outlook is projected to continue. Physiotherapists can also work in managerial and research positions, and opportunities exist to become self-employed in private practice or to work part-time.

Potential employers include:

• hospitals
• community health centers
• aged care facilities
• mental health services
• rehabilitation centers
• sports clinics and fitness centers
• government departments
• schools and universities.

International students studying at Flinders University will be eligible to access an additional year in Australia on a post-study work visa, which means Masters graduate can get up to 3 years of PSW visa. 

applicants must normally:

Hold a Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification and have achieved a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or above and must demonstrate they have successfully completed the following:

• the equivalent of 9 units of study focusing on human physiology, including one dedicated topic of exercise physiology; and
• the equivalent of 9 units of human anatomy, including one dedicated topic of human musculoskeletal and neurological anatomy; and
• the equivalent of 4.5 units of study focusing on an understanding of the human and social environment and social perspectives in health such as psychology and sociology; and
• the equivalent of 4.5 units of study in research methods and/or evidence-based practice.

Due to limited places available, the selection is based on meeting the above requirements and academic merit. Applicants who meet the above requirements will be considered on their best Flinders equivalent GPA of 5.0 or above achieved over a minimum of one semester of full-time equivalent study in one course.

Applicants must also provide a completed pre-requisite self-assessment form as part of the application process

Self-assessment

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Applicants must meet the following entry requirements to be eligible to apply:

Applicants must hold a Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification and have achieved a Flinders equivalent grade point
average (GPA) of credit (5.00) or above to be considered. Applicants must also have successfully completed:

• the equivalent of 9 Flinders units (0.25 years FTE) of human physiology, including detailed exercise physiology; and
• the equivalent of 9 Flinders units (0.25 years FTE) of anatomy, including detailed musculoskeletal and neurological anatomy; and
• the equivalent of 4.5 Flinders units (0.125 years FTE) of study focused on an understanding of the human and social environment and social perspectives in health such as psychology and sociology; and
• he equivalent of 4.5 Flinders units (0.125 years FTE) study of research methods and/or evidence-based practice.

Applicants who did not achieve the minimum GPA in their completed Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification can be
considered on the GPA achieved in a graduate certificate provided they have completed a minimum one semester full-time
equivalent study in this course. In addition, applicants can also be considered on the GPA achieved in a minimum of one semester of full-time equivalent study or more undertaken in another Bachelor's degree, graduate diploma, or Masters's degree of their choice, even if this course is not completed.

Practical experience requirements

Before commencing a placement you will need:

• DHS for Working with Children, Aged Care Sector, Disability Services, and Vulnerable Person Employment Screening
• Police Check
• SA Tuberculosis Services Screen
• Immunizations
• Annual Influenza
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Manual handling
• Hand hygiene
• Infection Control
• SA Health Electronic Medical Records training
• Responding to Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care (RAN-EC) training
• Protecting Children is Everyone's Business.

These requirements are subject to change.