Macquarie University
Doctor of Physiotherapy
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Ageing, disease, environmental factors, and occupational and sporting hazards, can all impact our physical function, limiting our ability to participate in life’s activities as we wish. Physiotherapists work with people of all ages to prevent and treat a wide range of health conditions, including musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory conditions, in order to maximise quality of life.
The Doctor of Physiotherapy –the first three-year master-level professional-entry physiotherapy degree in New South Wales – will develop your skills so that when you graduate you’re able to work with individuals across the lifespan to optimise their physical function. You’ll learn to effectively assess, diagnose and treat individuals with a range of health conditions. You’ll also learn how to encourage people to change their behaviour and self-manage their conditions to maximise their physical health.
Delivery mode
Macquarie University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Level 24, 123 Pitt Street (Angel Place), Sydney
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a GPA of 4.5 (out of 7.0) AND
- Successful completion of the following prerequisite units at a tertiary level within the past 10 years:
- Human Anatomy (System and Musculoskeletal)
- Human Physiology (Cell and System)
- Psychology
- Research Methods
Course fees
$120,900
$174,300
$120,900
$174,300
Career opportunities
The Doctor of Physiotherapy will prepare you for the following roles.
Physiotherapist
A Physiotherapist uses a range of techniques to treat patients with movement disorders. You might examine patients and develop a treatment plan whi...
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
A Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist assesses and treats patients with musculoskeletal conditions, employing advanced assessment techniques and clinic...
Neurological Physiotherapist
A Neurological Physiotherapist plays a vital role in the rehabilitation of individuals suffering from various neurological conditions, employing a...
Sports Physiotherapist
Sports Physiotherapists are specialist Physiotherapists who work with athletes, sports teams, coaches, and sports management professionals. They de...
Community Physiotherapist
Community Physiotherapists are registered Physiotherapists who treat their clients and provide physical therapies in private homes, workplaces, and...
About Macquarie University
Macquarie University is recognised globally for its pre-eminence in key research disciplines, as well as producing graduates who are among the most sought-after professionals in the world.
Since our foundation in 1964, we have aspired to be a different type of university: one unbound by ivory towers and sandstone walls. Rather, we are focused on fostering collaboration between students, academics, industry and society, encouraging all to traverse the boundaries of their own perspectives and effect change.
Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community – a place of constant stimulus and human interaction. Together, we advance world-class theoretical thinking and translate it into real-world solutions.
We’re connecting people across the most diverse fields of knowledge to create bold new possibilities: for their careers, intellectual endeavours, enterprises and the common good.
