Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Paediatrics)
The Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Paediatrics) at University of Melbourne is offered to Physiotherapists who wish to enhance their knowledge and clinical management skills as a means of improving professional practice in paediatrics. This course covers contemporary theoretical knowledge and current advances in paediatric physiotherapy, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice. Through this course, students will refine existing clinical reasoning skills in the physiotherapy management
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Graduate Certificate
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Parkville
- VIC
- Course code
- Program SIA-201124
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Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Paediatrics) at University of Melbourne is offered to Physiotherapists who wish to enhance their knowledge and clinical management skills as a means of improving professional practice in paediatrics. This course covers contemporary theoretical knowledge and current advances in paediatric physiotherapy, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice. Through this course, students will refine existing clinical reasoning skills in the physiotherapy management of paediatric conditions.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Hold a qualification that allows you to practice as a physiotherapist, AND - Have a minimum of two years of clinical practice, with one year preferably in the area of this course specialisation. Please note: you must be registered to practice physiotherapy in Australia if you wish to participate in face-to-face clinical placements in this course. If you are an international or otherwise non-registered applicant, you must acquire temporary registration for the purposes of face-to-face clinical placements through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). If you are unable to obtain AHPRA registration, you may be able to complete clinical observations online. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Hold a qualification that allows you to practice as a physiotherapist, AND - Have a minimum of two years of clinical practice, with one year preferably in the area of this course specialisation. Please note: you must be registered to practice physiotherapy in Australia if you wish to participate in face-to-face clinical placements in this course. If you are an international or otherwise non-registered applicant, you must acquire temporary registration for the purposes of face-to-face clinical placements through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). If you are unable to obtain AHPRA registration, you may be able to complete clinical observations online. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $26,992per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Paediatrics)study.unimelb.edu.au
- The University of Melbourneunimelb.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Information for international students from ChinaOfficial source
- English language requirementsOfficial source
- Graduate coursework entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Graduate research entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Undergraduate entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Australian Year 12 international entry score guideOfficial source
- GCE A Levels entry score guideOfficial source
- International Baccalaureate entry score guideOfficial source
- Trinity College Foundation Studies entry score guideOfficial source
- Official course catalogue and course-specific entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source