Doctor of Physiotherapy

Program Overview

The Doctor of Physiotherapy at Macquarie University is a three-year master's degree that prepares students to work with individuals across the lifespan to optimize their physical function. The program combines classroom learning with over 1000 hours of clinical practice, emphasizing leadership, business, and advocacy skills. Graduates are prepared for a wide range of career opportunities in physiotherapy, including private practice, sports or rehabilitation physiotherapy, and hospital or community-based practice.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Doctor of Physiotherapy is a three-year master-level professional-entry physiotherapy degree designed to develop skills for working with individuals across the lifespan to optimize their physical function. Graduates will be able to effectively assess, diagnose, and treat individuals with a range of health conditions, including musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory conditions. The program emphasizes leadership, business, and advocacy skills in addition to advanced physiotherapy skills.

Teaching:

The program combines classroom learning with practical work, including over 1000 hours of clinical practice. Students benefit from small class sizes, extra support, and increased interaction with teachers for a more personalized experience.

Careers:

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of career opportunities in physiotherapy, including private practice, sports or rehabilitation physiotherapy, and hospital or community-based practice. The program's focus on leadership, business, and advocacy skills enhances employability.

Other:

• The program is the first three-year master-level professional-entry physiotherapy degree in New South Wales.
• Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including specialized teaching facilities that simulate authentic clinical environments.
• Macquarie University ranks #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate (QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022).