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Doctor of Physiotherapy

The Doctor of Physiotherapy is a graduate entry route into physiotherapy, usually taking two to three years full time.

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How long it takes
2 to 3 years
full time
Level
Masters degree (extended)
University
Leads on to
Physiotherapist
$98,200 median pay, In demand
Taught by
6 providers
4 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Doctor of Physiotherapy asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where this course can take you

Jobs this qualification is a recognised route into, and the study that can follow it.

Jobs you can do with it

  • Physiotherapist

    Physiotherapists assess and treat problems with movement and pain, using exercise, hands-on therapy and education to help people recover or manage a condition.

    What else you need

    Complete a Board approved entry to practice physiotherapy program, including clinical placements, and meet all registration requirements before practising. The degree alone does not confer registration. Check the chosen provider, program and intake; the family level link is not confirmation that every offering is approved.

    Median pay$98,200

    In demand

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.

Where you can study this course

There are 6 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Doctor of Physiotherapy.

  • Clinical assessment and treatment planning
  • Musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy
  • Neurological and cardiorespiratory rehabilitation
  • Supervised clinical placements
  • Evidence based practice and research

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
  5. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS), published by the Australian Government Department of Education. Google reviews. Pay and shortage status from Jobs and Skills Australia.