Master of Clinical Rehabilitation
The University of Melbourne
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
The Master of Clinical Rehabilitation is a course designed for physiotherapists, exercise scientists, occupational therapists, nurses and other qualified allied health professionals who want to become experts in rehabilitation and health promotion to help rehabilitate people recovering from injury and illness. The course has been developed around three major themes: theory and practice, research and innovation, and rehabilitation in context. Within these themes, you can focus your studies on a variety of subjects related to your specific profession, including womens health, paediatrics, neurology, acute care, musculoskeletal rehabilitation and emerging technology. You will also have the opportunity to develop skills in leadership and health advocacy. As a student of this course, you will deepen your skills and learn the principles of best practice rehabilitation, including how to help people regain lost skills, the physiology of fitness and conditioning, the pathophysiology of common conditions, and the specific needs of those affected by limited ability and function.
Structure
- Total Credit Points 150
- Six core subjects
- Four elective subjects
- One capstone subject.
Subjects
- Foundations of Rehabilitation
- Health Behaviour Change
- Rehabilitation Activity and Exercise
- Research and Evidence in Practice
- Innovation and Emerging Technologies
- Evaluation of Rehabilitation Practice
Standard entry requirements
- An undergraduate degree in the discipline of physiotherapy, medicine, exercise science, occupational therapy or nursing and
- At least two years of relevant post-entry to practice professional work experience.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Online | International: $49,600 | No |
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