Bond University

Doctor of Physiotherapy

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Bond University’s innovative approach to physiotherapy education ensures you are work-ready, competent, and confident to practice in a wide range of settings including hospitals, community clinics and private practices.

Bond’s Doctor of Physiotherapy program is renowned for its unique blend of problem-based scientific learning, practical application, and more clinical hours than any other physiotherapy degree in Australia! 

You will graduate equipped with the fundamental physiotherapy knowledge, critical skills, and professional behaviours and attitudes required to examine, diagnose, and treat clients across the lifespan by learning from an integrated curriculum of clinical and related basic sciences.

Immerse yourself in clinical experiential learning, with clinical placements included in the core subject listing, and a further internship offered as an elective. Placements are sought in a variety of settings across the full spectrum of clinical areas including orthopaedics, cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, neurological, ortho-geriatric, rehabilitation, chronic disease, disability, occupational, and sports practice.

Your classes will primarily be delivered at the Bond Institute of Health and Sport, where you will have access to advanced facilities and equipment. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to undertake innovative and clinical research projects.

Delivery mode

Bond University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • 14 University Drive, Robina

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
  • Successful completion of a Bachelor degree in Exercise Science and Sport Science; OR
  • Recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) from relevant areas of study in a health related field with a minimum GPA requirement of 2 (on a 4-point scale where 1 = pass).
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $140,880 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$140,880
Full Fee Tuition:
$140,880
Enquire with Bond University to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 24 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $140,880 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Doctor of Physiotherapy will prepare you for the following roles.

About Bond University

In 1989, Bond was established with the vision of delivering educational excellence that satisfied the highest international standards.

Decades later, this remains at the forefront of the University's ethos, paired with our commitment to offer a student experience that benefits and transforms every graduate. Today, students, their experiences, and their ambitions remain at the heart of the University’s every decision, action and innovation.

Not just reserved for a select few, each and every Bond student has unrivalled access to industry, entrepreneurship, academic, and career experiences.

At Bond, we are dedicated to fostering exceptional graduate outcomes. This commitment has been reflected in national rankings like the Employer Satisfaction Survey, where we were ranked #1 in Australia in 2018, 2019 and 2020.

Bond’s research portfolio reflects the University’s focus on ingenuity and entrepreneurship, and offers meaningful contributions across disciplines, from healthcare innovations to big data and beyond.

From day one, Bond students gain membership to a network of more than 30,000 alumni located in more than 120 countries, providing unmatched networking opportunities.