Doctor of Physiotherapy
The University of Melbourne
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
The Department of Physiotherapy recently celebrated 25 years of excellence in physiotherapy education. The Doctor of Physiotherapy draws on the University of Melbourne's reputation for excellence in teaching and research to inspire and enable students to become outstanding physiotherapists ready to excel as world-class leaders in their chosen field. Graduates will be work-ready and immediately employable following registration having gained diverse clinical experience in major hospitals and knowledge of primary healthcare and community engagement. Led by highly credentialed and networked lecturers and mentors, as well as connections with leading hospitals, research institutes and the private sector, the Doctor of Physiotherapy is designed to meet the current and future needs of students, patients and the changing nature of the health workforce.
Subjects
- Physiotherapy
Standard entry requirements
An undergraduate degree in any discipline, with studies to have been completed within 10 years of commencing the Doctor of Physiotherapy. For example, if you are applying for the 2020 intake then your undergraduate degree must have been completed from 2010 onwards, or For applicants whose most recently completed undergraduate degree was completed 10 or more years before 1 January of the year in which the applicant intends to commence the Doctor of Physiotherapy, a Graduate Diploma, Master or PhD degree or equivalent completed within 10 years before 1 January of the year in which the applicant intends to commence the Doctor of Physiotherapy
Recognition
Physiotherapy Board of Australia
Study pathways
The Bachelor of Biomedicine and the Bachelor of Science are ideal pathways into the Doctor of Physiotherapy. School leavers applying for either of these undergraduate courses at the University of Melbourne can secure a place in the Doctor of Physiotherapy at the same time through the Graduate Degree Packages program, subject to meeting entry requirements.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Parkville | Domestic: $145,569 International: $176,741 | No |
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Further information
Graduates of the Doctor of Physiotherapy program will be qualified to register in any state within Australia, and may be eligible to study and work overseas.
