36 monthsProgramme duration
56,066 AUDTuition Fee/year
2Scholarships
JanStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Anatomy and Physiology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Doctor of Physiotherapy is an Extended Masters degree that offers a fast-track pathway to becoming a physiotherapist.
Through a series of coursework units, you will learn foundational knowledge in the broad range of specialist and practical areas that encompass the physiotherapy profession.
In this course, you will complete case studies and clinical placements to help you apply your knowledge to make well-informed clinical decisions. Furthermore, your studies will emphasise evidence-based practice and encourage you to athink critically.
Please note: Participation is obligatory in laboratory classes, which require frequent disrobing when acting as clients or patients within the peer group. Being able to physically manipulate people, including lifting and supporting those with disabilities, is also an essential requirement.
Through a series of coursework units, you will learn foundational knowledge in the broad range of specialist and practical areas that encompass the physiotherapy profession.
In this course, you will complete case studies and clinical placements to help you apply your knowledge to make well-informed clinical decisions. Furthermore, your studies will emphasise evidence-based practice and encourage you to athink critically.
Please note: Participation is obligatory in laboratory classes, which require frequent disrobing when acting as clients or patients within the peer group. Being able to physically manipulate people, including lifting and supporting those with disabilities, is also an essential requirement.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Anatomy and Physiology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Doctor of Physiotherapy is an Extended Masters degree that offers a fast-track pathway to becoming a physiotherapist.
Through a series of coursework units, you will learn foundational knowledge in the broad range of specialist and practical areas that encompass the physiotherapy profession.
In this course, you will complete case studies and clinical placements to help you apply your knowledge to make well-informed clinical decisions. Furthermore, your studies will emphasise evidence-based practice and encourage you to athink critically.
Please note: Participation is obligatory in laboratory classes, which require frequent disrobing when acting as clients or patients within the peer group. Being able to physically manipulate people, including lifting and supporting those with disabilities, is also an essential requirement.
Through a series of coursework units, you will learn foundational knowledge in the broad range of specialist and practical areas that encompass the physiotherapy profession.
In this course, you will complete case studies and clinical placements to help you apply your knowledge to make well-informed clinical decisions. Furthermore, your studies will emphasise evidence-based practice and encourage you to athink critically.
Please note: Participation is obligatory in laboratory classes, which require frequent disrobing when acting as clients or patients within the peer group. Being able to physically manipulate people, including lifting and supporting those with disabilities, is also an essential requirement.
Admission Requirements
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66+
2.7+
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7+
Applicants require a relevant bachelor degree or equivalent and completion of units at a tertiary level in:
Desirable units include physics, psychology and statistics.
Students are required to have a current Senior First Aid Certificate or equivalent and a swimming qualification (Bronze medal, Aquatic Rescue Award, as per Royal lifesaving awards or equivalent) and criminal record screening and clearance before entering the course. Prospective applicants are advised that the program requires full participation in laboratory classes where manual skills, including the ability to lift and support severely disabled patients, and topics such as surface anatomy are presented.
Applicants for this course should refer to the Faculty website for more information on Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening and Clearance.
- Musculoskeletal limb anatomy,
- Human biology or physiology, and
- Health research methods or evidence-based practice.
Desirable units include physics, psychology and statistics.
Students are required to have a current Senior First Aid Certificate or equivalent and a swimming qualification (Bronze medal, Aquatic Rescue Award, as per Royal lifesaving awards or equivalent) and criminal record screening and clearance before entering the course. Prospective applicants are advised that the program requires full participation in laboratory classes where manual skills, including the ability to lift and support severely disabled patients, and topics such as surface anatomy are presented.
Applicants for this course should refer to the Faculty website for more information on Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening and Clearance.
3 Years
Jan
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
39,598 AUD
International
56,066 AUD
Scholarships
Value
25% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Dec 2035
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
Curtin University
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Dec 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
Curtin University
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