Program Overview
This three-year Doctor of Physiotherapy program equips students with the skills for a career in physiotherapy through clinical education, research training, and work-integrated learning. The program emphasizes evidence-based and patient-centered physiotherapy across various healthcare settings. Graduates are eligible for registration as physiotherapists in Australia.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Our Doctor of Physiotherapy is a three-year course which will provide you with clinical education and research training across core areas of physiotherapy practice.
Objectives:
The course is designed for students who wish to become physiotherapy professionals working in variety of settings, including clinical and academic settings.
Program Description:
You will gain real-world, hands-on training through work-integrated learning within our extensive network of health partners. The course emphasizes a patient-centred and evidence-based approach to physiotherapy and healthcare, equipping you with the skills to practice in a variety of healthcare settings. You will also undertake clinical placements at urban public and private clinics and rural health settings as they provide supervised patient care. Work-integrated learning embedded in your three-year program will provide the opportunity for you to apply your knowledge and gain significant practical experience in a range of health and clinical areas including, but not limited to, rehabilitation, acute care, ambulatory care/outpatients and community/general care.
Teaching:
Learn from world-leading academics, clinical educators, policy makers, and researchers to guide you through your degree.
Careers:
Physiotherapists take on different responsibilities such as direct client care, education, research, management advisory, regulatory or policy development roles. They work in many places, including:
- hospitals
- private practices
- sports facilities
- schools and universities
- public health organisations
- community centres
- aged-care facilities
- workplaces
Other:
This course has received conditional accreditation with the Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC). Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as physiotherapists with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (PBA), overseen by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). This course requires you to complete the following number of work hours: 37 hours per week over 24 weeks Approx. 888 Total hours We are a top 20 university globally (QS World University Rankings 2024). 4th globally for sports-related subjects (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023). Gain real-world, hands-on training through work-integrated learning and clinical placements within our extensive network of top-tier hospitals and primary and community healthcare facilities across metropolitan, regional, and rural NSW. You may be eligible for the NSW Health Tertiary Health Study Subsidy Program.
The University of Sydney
Overview:
The University of Sydney is a renowned institution of higher learning located in Sydney, Australia. It is known for its strong research focus and diverse academic programs.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
Key Reasons to Study There:
Academic Programs:
The University of Sydney offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various fields of study, including:
- Architecture, Design and Planning
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Business
- Economics
- Education and Social Work
- Engineering and Computer Science
- Law
- Medicine and Health
- Music
- Science
Other:
The University of Sydney is actively involved in research, tackling global challenges and developing new solutions. It boasts over 150 research centers and networks, making it a leading research university worldwide. The institution also publishes numerous articles and books annually, showcasing the expertise of its academics.
Entry Requirements:
- Academic Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree, master's degree, or a PhD from an Australian institution or equivalent.
- The most recent degree should have been completed within the 10-year period before 1 January of the year in which the applicant intends to commence the Doctor of Physiotherapy.
- Academic performance: A minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 or equivalent (approximate GPA of 5.3 on a 7-point scale) is required.
- Rural applicants as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants must have a minimum WAM of 60 or equivalent (a GPA of 4.5 on a 7-point scale).
- Prerequisites:
- None.
- Assumed Knowledge: Applicants must have pre-existing knowledge in Human Anatomy and Human Physiology.
- Inherent Requirements:
- Applicants need to read and fully understand the inherent requirements for this course.
- A PDF document "Physiotherapy inherent requirements" is provided for this purpose.
- Special Admission Pathways:
- Specific Requirements: The document outlines that you will need to provide proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL results) where required.
