Student Identification No:
SELECTION SUPPLEMENT
Master of Physiotherapy - 5320
Introduction
Selection into the Master of Physiotherapy in the School of Allied Health Sciences, at Griffith
University, is based on a number of selection criteria which include the following:
 successful completion of the 1344 Bachelor of Exercise Science (the undergraduate
program designed as the required prerequisite to the Master of Physiotherapy,
previously referred to as the pre-physiotherapy program) from Griffith University or an
equivalent higher education qualification (see Section 1 of this form);
 demonstration of a satisfactory level of performance on the program interview /
questionnaire;
 provision of evidence of involvement in appropriate community-based activities.
To assist in the review of your application please complete the following sections of this form:
1. Undergraduate degree program completed
2. Essential pre-requisites (only complete this section if you have not completed the
1344 Bachelor of Exercise Science program at Griffith)
3. Academic performance
4. Other Qualifications (need to provide evidence of other qualifications)
5. Community-based activity participation.
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Contact address
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1. UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM COMPLETED
Learning and teaching in the Master of Physiotherapy is based on a foundation degree in
Exercise Science equivalent to the 1344 Bachelor of Exercise Science (the undergraduate
program designed as the required prerequisite to the Master of Physiotherapy, previously
referred to as the pre-physiotherapy program) at Griffith University. Applicants who have
completed the 1344 Bachelor of Exercise Science at Griffith University will typically be
awarded an interview.
List undergraduate degree/s completed and awarding institution
2. ESSENTIAL PREREQUISITES
This section is for applicants who have not completed the 1344 Bachelor of Exercise
Science at Griffith University.
The following table lists the essential pre-requisites for study in the Master of Physiotherapy
at Griffith University. Applicants are requested to demonstrate equivalency of the following
pre-requisite courses (subjects). For each course, applicants are requested to nominate the
equivalent course/s that they have completed within their degree program. When applying
for equivalency, please attach documentary evidence (i.e. copy of the course outline/s
showing all teaching content, teaching hours and assessment). Please note that originals
will
not
be
returned.
Griffith
course
outlines
are
available
at
http://www3.griffith.edu.au/03/STIP4/app.
Note: Applicants who do not demonstrate satisfactory completion of the pre-requisite courses
will not necessarily be rejected. Applicants who show strong academic performance and who
meet other criteria may be invited for an interview.
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COURSE AREA*
YOUR COURSE/S
(course descriptions
attached – see Annexure 1)
APPROVED
YES/NO
(office use only)
Biomechanics I
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
(2008AHS)
Biomechanics II
(3003AHS)
Neuroscience I
(3010AHS)
Neuroscience II
(3026AHS)
Physiology of Exercise
(2001AHS)
Clinical Exercise Testing
(3004AHS)
Exercise Prescription
and Practice (3005AHS)
Musculoskeletal
Anatomy (2010AHS)
Research Methods and
Statistics
(2013AHS)**
Bioinstrumentation
(2005AHS) and/or,
Biophysics (1002AHS)#
[office use only]
Score
/100
*Griffith course outlines are available at http://www3.griffith.edu.au/03/STIP4/app
** 2013AHS is considered equivalent to 1003PSY, 2000PSY or 2001PSY
# Griffith University students applying for entry to the MPhty program are expected to have completed both
1002AHS and 2005AHS.
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3. ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
.
Overall GPA: =
[office use only]
Score
/60
4. OTHER ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Degree
Program [year conferred]
Institution
PhD
Masters Degree
Bachelors Honours
Others
[Office Use only]
SCORE
/20
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COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION.
Please provide details of community based activity participation.
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OFFICE USE ONLY
SUMMARY
Appropriate Undergraduate degree
Yes
No
Pre-requisite courses
/100
Academic performance
/60
Other Qualifications
/20
Community Activity
/10
INTERVIEW AND GPA SCORE
Academic performance
/70
Interview
/30
FINAL SCORE
RECOMMENDATION
Interview
Other
INTERVIEW SUMMARY
UNCONDITIONAL OFFER
CONDITIONAL OFFER
Conditions
INELIGIBLE
(Reason)
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Annexure 1 – Course Descriptions (as published in April 2014)
Griffith course profiles are available at http://www3.griffith.edu.au/03/STIP4/app.
Biomechanics I (2008AHS)
Biomechanics is the branch of science that examines the internal and external forces acting on/within
a biological system and the effects of these forces on the system itself, and on the tissues, fluids and
materials within the system. The focus of 2008AHS Biomechanics 1 is on biomechanics of the human
musculoskeletal system. This course will cover 3 key aspects of biomechanics relevant to exercise
science and physiotherapy: kinematics, kinetics and neuromechanics. In addition, applications of
biomechanics to sport, exercise, ergonomics and clinical medicine will be covered.
Biomechanics II (3003AHS)
Biomechanics is the science that examines the internal and external forces acting on a body and the
effects produced by these forces. Biomechanics II builds upon knowledge and skills gained in
Biomechanics I. Topics covered include gait analysis, tissue mechanics, musculoskeletal
biomechanics, with application to sport, work and the clinical and rehabilitation settings.
Neuroscience I (3010AHS)
Neuroscience I introduces students to the fundamental design, organization and workings of the
human nervous system. Neuroscience is the general study of the workings of the Nervous System.
This course has been designed to focus on the major structural components of the Central Nervous
System (CNS) and what general functions can be attributed to these areas of the CNS. Within this
course, emphasis will be placed on detailing the role each area of the CNS plays in the production and
control of movement. In addition, particular focus will be ascribed to the basic consequences of
damage within specific areas of the CNS.
Neuroscience II (3026AHS)
Neuroscience II aims to expand on the student's current knowledge of Neuroscience with specific
regard to the fundamental design, organization and workings of the CNS. A key area will be the further
understanding of the organisation of the CNS and how changes in CNS capacity are characterised,
with particular reference to the concepts of dysfunction, dynamical disease states, complexity and
plasticity. Emphasis will also be placed on the further developing the understanding of the role of the
CNS during functional movements.
Physiology of Exercise (2001AHS)
This course builds on content from previous semesters, and provides students with an in depth
understanding of the physiological responses that occur during exercise. Particular attention will be
given to the responses of the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine and metabolic systems during
exercise, their integration and regulation. The adaptations to acute and chronic exercise will be
examined in healthy and diseased populations.
Clinical Exercise Testing (3004AHS)
This course provides a sound theoretical and practical background in clinical exercise testing including
specificity, sensitivity, reliability, and validity of selected tests and procedures. Particular attention is
given to the interpretation of test results from patients with cardiovascular or lung disease as well as
highly trained athletes, and aged persons. Case studies will be widely used. The laboratory sessions
are designed to help students develop technical skills needed to conduct a graded exercise test as
well as understand the theoretical principles associated with exercise testing.
Exercise Prescription and Practice (3005AHS)
This course aims to integrate knowledge acquired in previous courses of the program. 3005AHS
Exercise Prescription and Practice is focused strongly on the theoretical basis underpinning exercise
prescription. The principles are revised and then further developed with the extension of evidence
based prescription into a variety of population groups from the apparently healthy adult through to
older individuals and athletic groups. Theoretical knowledge will be complemented by strong practical
skills and sound reasoning skills, integrated to enable safe and effective measurement and
prescription skills.
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Musculoskeletal Anatomy (2010AHS)
Musculoskeletal Anatomy has been designed to consolidate knowledge of structure and function of
the musculoskeletal system. A thorough understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy is imperative to
the practice of physiotherapists and other health professionals. Students will build on theoretical
knowledge and practical skills obtained in prerequisite courses through a series of lectures,
specialised laboratory sessions and movement analysis activities.
Research Methods and Statistics (2013AHS)
This course, Research Methods and Statistics provides students with the mathematical skills used in
measurement, processing and analysing of data typical of those obtained in Exercise Science. The
course also provides an introduction to experimental design and statistical analyses appropriate to
investigations in Exercise Science.
Bioinstrumentation (2005AHS)
Bioinstrumentation introduces students to the basic principles underlying the operation of electronic
instrumentation and highlights their application in the field of Exercise Science. Students' practical
skills are also developed through a series of electronics labs which involve designing, building and
using simple electronic circuits. The LabVIEW graphical language is used to introduce fundamental
programming, data acquisition and data analysis principles.
Biophysics (1002AHS)
Biophysics introduces students to the fundamental physical principles that govern a wide range of
phenomena, instruments and procedures relevant to Exercise Science and Physiotherapy, while also
developing student problem solving skills. Topics are introduced within a contextual framework by
utilising examples relevant to the Health Sciences. Fundamental algebraic, geometric, numeric and
trigonometric skills (e.g. rearranging standard algebraic equations and solving for the unknown
variable, basic angle relationships, unit conversion, applying sin/cos/tan functions) are assumed.
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