Postgraduate course
Doctor of Physiotherapy
Macquarie University
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About
Ageing, disease and environmental factors – as well as occupational and sporting hazards – can all take a toll on our bodies, impacting our physical function and 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.
This degree – three-year masters-level professional-entry physiotherapy degree– 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 wide 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. This degree is accredited with the Australian Physiotherapy Council and approved by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia, meaning that as a graduate, you’re eligible to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Admission criteria
- An Australian level 7 bachelor qualification or recognised equivalent with a GPA of 4.5 (out of 7.0).
- Successful completion of specified prerequisite units at tertiary level within the past ten years:
– Human Anatomy (system and musculoskeletal)
– Human Physiology (cell and system)
– Psychology
– Research Methods. - Proof of English proficiency (where applicable).
The Doctor of Physiotherapy is a competitive entry degree program. Students who meet English language requirements and prerequisite knowledge areas are ranked for admission on the basis of academic merit.
Eligibility for admission by satisfying minimum admission criteria does not guarantee offer of a place.
What you'll need to apply
- Academic transcript of your previous tertiary studies and official English translation if your transcripts are not in English.
- All applicants must submit a supplementary form to demonstrate suitability for the program. This provides detailed information about your previous relevant studies. Once complete, upload the form as a PDF within to UAC.
- Proof of Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
- Proof of English proficiency (where applicable)
- Proof of name change (where applicable).
- Current resume and workplace reference letter.
Additional information
This course has specific admission, program and inherent requirements – details are available on the DPT supplementary form.
For health/welfare-related courses there are special requirements and policies that apply.
Applicants whose bachelor degree was awarded over 10 years ago should contact the Course Director, as you are required to have undertaken some of the prerequisite tertiary units listed within the last 10 years.
Read about the minimum English proficiency requirements.
Contact Future Students if you have any queries regarding the admission criteria listed: email postgraduate@mq.edu.au or call 9850 6767.
Applications made after the main closing date will not be considered.
Offers
Some early offers (CSP and domestic fee-paying, DFEE) will be made in December for eligible applicants who submit complete applications by 31 October 2023. These eligible applicants are those who will complete all entry requirements by July 2024 and have highly competitive GPAs.
All remaining offers will be made in February/March 2024 to eligible and competitive applicants, who will complete all entry requirements by July 2024. The closing date for these will be 31 January 2024.
Limited Commonwealth-supported places (CSPs) are available for this course and will be awarded on academic merit. Eligible applicants who are not given a CSP will be recommended for fee-paying (FEE) places.
Fees and charges
^ Course fees are indicative only and subject to change. View fee information on the Macquarie University website.
Australian Government financial assistance
Further information
Read the full course details on the Macquarie University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.