Master of Science & Master of Medical Science degree

The Centre for Musculoskeletal Studies, within the School of Surgery, provides opportunity for part-time and full-time enrolments leading to Master of Science [MSc], Master of Medical Science [MMSc] and Doctor of Philosophy [PhD] degrees. These programs are offered through the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Science at The University of Western Australia.

The Centre aims to provide a high quality postgraduate supervision experience for physiotherapists, wishing to extend their research interests in the neuro-musculoskeletal area. Candidates for the MSc degree would typically be qualified physiotherapy graduates. Normally those eligible to undertake the Master of Science would have completed a BSc [honours], a 4 year undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy with Honours, have a Post Graduate Diploma, or a Masters preliminary course work, or have developed research experience in a related field.

Course Duration

Minimum one year full-time (or equivalent part-time), with the prerequisite experience listed above. [Please note: candidates may be able to transfer their enrolment to the Doctoral program under certain conditions].

Course Structure

The academic thesis would be completed under direct supervision in addition to attendance at seminars and tutorials concerning research methods.

Application Forms

Application forms can be found on under the Prospective Student Resources

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