Graduate Coursework

Doctor of Physiotherapy

Course code: MC-DPHYSIO

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Duration
3 years full time
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Intake

February

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Duration
3 years full time
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Intake

February

Key dates

Fees

AUD $69,984 (2026 indicative first year fee)

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English language requirements

IELTS 7.0 with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.5

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CRICOS code
071302J
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Course structure

Overview

Intended learning outcomes

The Doctor of Physiotherapy draws on the University of Melbourne's reputation for excellence in teaching and research to inspire and enable students to become outstanding physiotherapists ready to excel as world-class leaders in their chosen field. Desired graduate attributes have been carefully defined, developed and mapped to every component of the course. The 67 attributes, listed in full below, have been collated into six domains:

  1. Self
  2. Knowledge
  3. Patient
  4. Physiotherapy profession
  5. Systems of Health care
  6. Society

Degree structure

The Doctor of Physiotherapy program is a fully fixed course. In order to qualify for the Doctor of Physiotherapy students must successfully complete all subjects as outlined below (300 credit points):

*Please note: All students are required to have their own equipment for use in classes.

Sample course plan

View some sample course plans to help you select subjects that will meet the requirements for this coursework.

Doctor of Physiotherapy

Students must successfully complete all subjects as outlined below (300 credit points).

Year 1

100 pts

Semester 1 (Early-Start) · 43.75 pts
  • Foundation Physiotherapy Sciences A – core – PHTY90115 – 12.5 pts
  • Integrated Professional Practice A – core – PHTY90117 – 31.25 pts
Semester 1 · 6.25 pts
  • Pharmacology for Physiotherapy A – core – PHRM90023 – 6.25 pts
Semester 2 (Extended) · 50 pts
  • Foundation Physiotherapy Sciences B – core – PHTY90116 – 12.5 pts
  • Neurological Physiotherapy – core – PHTY90089 – 12.5 pts
  • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy – core – PHTY90090 – 12.5 pts
  • Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy – core – PHTY90091 – 12.5 pts

Year 2

100 pts

Semester 1 (Online) · 6.25 pts
  • Pharmacology for Physiotherapy B – core – PHRM90024 – 6.25 pts
September (On Campus) · 18.75 pts
  • Health Care in Context – core – PHTY90124 – 12.5 pts
  • Strength and Conditioning for Life – core – PHTY90125 – 6.25 pts
Year Long · 75 pts
  • Physiotherapy Clinical Practice A – core – PHTY90118 – 12.5 pts
  • Physiotherapy Clinical Practice B – core – PHTY90119 – 12.5 pts
  • Physiotherapy Clinical Practice C – core – PHTY90120 – 12.5 pts
  • Lifespan Practice – core – PHTY90121 – 18.75 pts
  • Research and Evidence – core – PHTY90122 – 18.75 pts

Year 3

100 pts

Semester 1 · 18.75 pts
  • Sports and Advanced Manual Therapies – core – PHTY90127 – 18.75 pts
Semester 2 · 31.25 pts
  • Integrated Professional Practice B – core – PHTY90128 – 31.25 pts
Year Long · 50 pts
  • Research Capstone – core – PHTY90130 – 31.25 pts
  • Health Leadership & Digital Innovation – core – PHTY90129 – 18.75 pts