Doctor of Physiotherapy Program By The University of Melbourne |Top Universities
Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Scholarship

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Main Subject Area

Medicine Related StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Building on prior learning at an undergraduate level, the Doctor of Physiotherapy provides students with a comprehensive, integrated course in the theory and practice of physiotherapy to assess, diagnose and treat disorders of human movement. The new degree is focused on the future needs of the physiotherapy profession - both locally and internationally - and was developed through extensive consultations with physiotherapists, students and leaders in the public and private health and research sectors. With 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. Key program features include advanced theoretical knowledge in areas such as pharmacology, leadership and management, and inter-professional education, including a faculty student conference. Students experience a dynamic and interactive learning environment, with opportunities to study under the guidance of internationally renowned staff.

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Building on prior learning at an undergraduate level, the Doctor of Physiotherapy provides students with a comprehensive, integrated course in the theory and practice of physiotherapy to assess, diagnose and treat disorders of human movement. The new degree is focused on the future needs of the physiotherapy profession - both locally and internationally - and was developed through extensive consultations with physiotherapists, students and leaders in the public and private health and research sectors. With 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. Key program features include advanced theoretical knowledge in areas such as pharmacology, leadership and management, and inter-professional education, including a faculty student conference. Students experience a dynamic and interactive learning environment, with opportunities to study under the guidance of internationally renowned staff.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

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The University of Melbourne offers the following undergraduate programs:

  • Bachelor of Agriculture
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Arts Extended
  • Bachelor of Biomedicine
  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • Bachelor of Design
  • Bachelor of Environments
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts
  • Bachelor of Music
  • Bachelor of Oral Health
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Science Extended
  • Diploma in General Studies

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The University of Melbourne offers over 400 postgraduate programs in the following schools and faculties:

  • ·        Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning
  • ·        Melbourne School of Design
  • ·        Faculty of Arts
  • ·        Graduate School of Humanities and SocialSciences
  • ·        Faculty of Business and Economics
  • ·        Melbourne Business School
  • ·        Melbourne School of Professional and ContinuingEducation
  • ·        Melbourne Graduate School of Education
  • ·        Melbourne School of Engineering
  • ·        School of Computing and Information Systems
  • ·        Faculty of Fine Arts and Music
  • ·        Victorian College of the Arts
  • ·        Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
  • ·        Melbourne Law School
  • ·        Melbourne School of Government
  • ·        Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and HealthSciences
  • ·        Melbourne Dental School
  • ·        Melbourne Medical School
  • ·        Melbourne School of Health Sciences
  • ·        Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
  • ·        Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences
  • ·        School of Biomedical Sciences
  • ·        Faculty of Science
  • ·        School of BioSciences
  • ·        School of Chemistry
  • ·        School of Earth Sciences
  • ·        School of Ecosystem and Forest Sciences
  • ·        School of Geography
  • ·        School of Mathematics and Statistics
  • ·        School of Physics
  • ·        Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences

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