Advance your career in Remedial Massage with the skills to work on clients with musculoskeletal and soft tissue problems.
You'll learn a variety of assessment and treatment techniques to provide remedial massage to clients with specific needs. These skills are based on comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology, regional musculoskeletal and systemic pathology as well as injury management and rehabilitation.
Learn from Remedial Massage Therapists with an average industry experience of 18 years.
Apply your skills and knowledge at RMIT's city-based myotherapy teaching clinic, treating members of the public.
Our current placements include professional sports teams, community health centres & leading not-for-profit organisations.
Graduates will be able to work as a remedial massage therapist in the following areas:
You'll learn to apply your skills and knowledge in practical situations with most of your industry experience taking place at RMIT's city-based Remedial Massage and Myotherapy teaching clinic.
RMIT's strong links with industry will also give you opportunities to put your skills to work while you study through various industry placement opportunities.
RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches, simulations, tutorials, and online discussions, as well as self-directed study.
Face-to-face learning includes instructions, presentations, role-play, group work, and worksheets. Self-directed learning consists of a mix of online engagement and completion of individual assignments.
The RMIT Remedial Massage and Myotherapy teaching clinic gives you the opportunity to gain experience in a simulated work environment. You will observe, practise, and be assessed by a qualified supervisor as you treat members of the public.
Ongoing assessment throughout the program typically includes written and online tests, assignments, journals, evidence portfolios, logbooks and practical demonstrations.
The types of classes you have will depend on the course you’re studying. Classes are offered in various formats designed to provide meaningful engagement with staff, industry and peers and provide for access and use of spaces where learning can be applied and active, including an array of specialised equipment.
Most RMIT courses do not include passive large-scale classes such as lectures, instead the content traditionally provided in lectures is made available online. This may be in the form of readings, videos or other on-demand learning materials. This content will also support the basis of interactive learning that takes place in on-campus classes.
The world is constantly changing, and there are universal skills that can help you adapt to the evolving nature of work and global engagement.
As part of your study experience at RMIT, we provide 6 future-focused RMIT Capabilities:
RMIT Capabilities are built into your course as well as some of our extracurricular experiences. They inform the design and delivery of your learning activities and assessments, so by the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to apply these capabilities in your life and work.
RMIT has practical placement partnerships that may enable you to work with elite athletes, performing and circus arts organisations, or health-related areas, such as community health centres and not-for-profit organisations.
This course is competency-based and has been designed to help you develop the practical skills and knowledge necessary to work effectively in your chosen field. You will learn and be assessed by practising and demonstrating your capabilities, all of which can be readily applied in the workplace.
In addition to the specific vocational skills you build throughout this course, you will also develop a set of essential employability skills, including communication, planning, organising, and problem solving, self-management, initiative and teamwork. These foundational skills will enable you to navigate the world of work, collaborate effectively with others, and successfully get the job done.
You'll gain knowledge and understanding of key areas including anatomy, client care and massage therapy, including therapeutic, relaxation and deep tissue massage techniques.
You'll be introduced to remedial massage assessment and treatment, along with pathologies and expanded anatomical study. You will begin remedial massage to athletes and be exposed to exciting placement opportunities within sporting clubs. There will also be placement opportunities within community health centres and not-for-profit organisations.
You'll continue remedial massage assessment and treatment, and consolidate your knowledge and skills and begin to explore pain neuroscience.
You will learn new specialist remedial massage and additional treatment options for people with chronic conditions and diseases. You will also learn what is required to establish your own business and run it successfully.
Choose a plan below to find out more about the subjects you will study and the course structure.
Graduates will be able to practise as remedial massage therapists in their own practice or as members of a multidisciplinary health clinic.
A remedial massage therapist can also function as a specialist member of an interdependent multi-disciplinary health professional team.
Graduates have the option of continuing their study with the Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy.
You need to satisfy all of the following academic (entry) requirements to be considered for entry into this course.
This program includes practical placement.
You must hold a Victorian Working with Children Check valid for 5 years, prior to undertaking clinical components as part of this course.
Note: For clinical components undertaken interstate, a valid Working With Children Check for that state is required.
You must present evidence of a successful Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check prior to undertaking the clinical components of this course.
Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks are conducted via fit2work. An account with fit2work will be created using your name and RMIT-issued student email address once you have commenced your studies. Further information will be provided once enrolment has been completed.
The following information outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional experience placement and on-campus learning activities.
The non-academic abilities listed are provided for your information only and are not entry requirements.
By understanding the types of activities you'll participate in, you can:
If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there is a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities.
Please contact the Equitable Learning Services (ELS) team to discuss any adjustments you may require. To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with ELS.
If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your course so that you can participate fully in your studies.
The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in academic and professional experience placement settings.
A pathway is an alternative way to get into a course. RMIT's pathways can help you move through different levels of study to reach the qualification you're aiming for, even if you don't meet the requirements for your destination course.
Unfortunately we are currently unable to offer formal pathways into this course. Contact Study@RMIT to discuss your options.
The Diploma of Remedial Massage provides credit and guaranteed entry into further study.
Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience.
Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.
Credit may reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant study experience.
When you are submitting an application, please indicate that you want to be considered for credit and provide detailed course syllabus (also known as course outline), outlining volume of learning, course content and weekly topics, learning objectives/outcomes, assessment types and their weightings, and reference to the learning resources such as prescribed textbooks and recommended readings.
The tuition fees you will pay depends on your eligibility for government subsidies.
Not sure which fee type applies to you? Learn more and check your eligibility.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
You may be eligible for a fee concession if you hold a valid Commonwealth Health Care Card, Pensioner Card, or Veteran's Gold Card, or are enrolled in the Asylum Seeker VET program. Find out more about fee concessions.
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| Tuition fee student pays
The total tuition fee you will be charged for a full-fee place
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The total tuition fee you will be charged for a full-fee place
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$28,125.00 |
| Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)
Based on 2026 cap of $373 per calendar year
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Based on 2026 cap of $373 per calendar year
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$559.50 |
| Material fees
Total cost of material fees associated with this course |
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
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N/A
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| Estimated total cost to you
Includes all fees listed above |
$28,684.50 |
The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $ per nominal hour ($ total).
| Item | Description | Cost (AUD) |
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| Tuition fee student pays
Tuition fees after government subsidy
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Tuition fees after government subsidy
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$17,625.00 |
| Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)
Based on 2026 cap of $373 per calendar year
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Based on 2026 cap of $373 per calendar year
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$559.50 |
| Material fees
Total cost of material fees associated with this course |
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
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N/A
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| Estimated total cost to you
Includes all fees listed above |
$18,184.50 |
The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $6.60 per nominal hour ($12,210.00 total).
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| Tuition fee student pays
Tuition fees exempt for eligible students in a government subsidised place
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Tuition fees exempt for eligible students in a government subsidised place
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$0.00 |
| Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)
Based on 2026 cap of $373 per calendar year
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Based on 2026 cap of $373 per calendar year
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$0.00 |
| Material fees
Total cost of material fees associated with this course |
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N/A
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| Estimated total cost to you
Includes all fees listed above |
$0.00 |
The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $6.60 per nominal hour ($12,210.00 total).
Generated on 25 June 2026 | RMIT University's Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Code is 3046 | Payment and refund information
VET Student Loan cap for Diploma of Remedial Massage (C5426): $19290
Any tuition fees above the cap must be paid upfront to RMIT by their due date. Caps are indexed annually by the Commonwealth Government. Eligibility applies.
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Any tuition fees above the cap must be paid upfront to RMIT by their due date. Caps are indexed annually by the Commonwealth Government. Eligibility applies.
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