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156 weeks
On-campus
Full-time · 35 hours per week (work component)
Session 2
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Sydney
Levels 23 & 24, 123 Pitt St, Sydney, NSW 2000
Student Information
Tuition Fee
AUD $44,700 per year
Duration
Full time: 3 years
Intakes
Session 2
Study Mode
Full-time
Eligibility
Domestic students:
International students:
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Physiotherapy Council
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
Australian Physiotherapy Council
Course Content
Fundamentals of Physiotherapy Practice
Physiotherapy Practice C
Physiotherapy Practice A
Applied Sciences for Physiotherapy B
Health and Wellbeing Across Lifespan B
Interprofessional Healthcare
Evidence-based Healthcare
Health and Wellbeing Across Lifespan A
Applied Sciences for Physiotherapy A
Physiotherapy Practice B
Clinical Physiotherapy Placement I
Clinical Physiotherapy Placement II
Clinical Physiotherapy Placement III
Reflective Practice and Professional Development
Physiotherapy in Workplace and Recreation
Healthcare Complexity and Physiotherapy
Advanced Physiotherapy Practice A
Advanced Research Training
Leadership, Advocacy and Business for Health Professionals
Advanced Physiotherapy Practice B
Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy Placement I
Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy Placement II
Research Project and Seminar
Common Questions
The DPT develops four graduate capabilities: Scientist & Scholar (advanced knowledge and skills for science- and evidence-based practice), Clinical Practitioner (effective communication and highly skilled, competent physiotherapy care), Engaged Global Citizen (socially and culturally responsive practice with awareness of local and global public health issues), and Professional (ethical, reflective practice with leadership and business skills).
The program is structured across six semesters: Semester A covers foundation physiotherapy skills; Semester B focuses on managing common conditions; Semester C develops clinical skills in acute care, rehabilitation and primary care; Semester D addresses more complex conditions including paediatric, aged, sports and chronic disease populations; Semester E builds extended knowledge in business, management and leadership; and Semester F focuses on becoming an independent clinician and completing a research project.
Yes, the program includes clinical placements. Students must meet specific compliance requirements before attending clinical placements, as outlined in Appendix C of the Induction Manual. Students are also required to register with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia as a student prior to commencing placements.
Yes, the DPT includes education in business, management and leadership skills to help graduates understand economic and financial considerations in physiotherapy practice. These skills are relevant to managing a private practice, leading a public hospital department, building a business case for new equipment or overseeing a research grant, with the goal of producing leaders in healthcare.
New students are required to complete self-directed learning modules, specifically the Functional Anatomy for Physiotherapists SDL Modules, before commencing the program. Students also need to have assumed knowledge in relevant health sciences as outlined in Appendix A of the Induction Manual, and must fulfil compliance requirements for clinical placements prior to attending them.
Application
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