Doctor of Physiotherapy

Applicants must fulfil the following requirements:

• Completion of a research Master's degree, appropriate to the professional field of the applicant (or equivalent) at a high level of achievement; or
• A Bachelor's degree with Honours (Class 1 or Class 2A Honours level or equivalent); or
• In exceptional circumstances, an equivalent academic or professional background that is considered by the Dean of the School and the PVC-R to be an appropriate preparation for independent study and research at a doctoral level.

An applicant may be required to demonstrate an ability to understand and communicate in both written and spoken English at a level adequate for the purpose of pursuing the program of study or as deemed appropriate by the Dean of the School.

The following criteria apply to students seeking admission to the Professional Doctorate program:

• The Pro Vice Chancellor-Research, on the advice of the Dean of the School, determines admission to the Doctor of Physiotherapy Research Award.
• Applicants to the doctoral program are expected to satisfy the following criteria:
  • Possession of a research Masters degree by thesis or dissertation appropriate to the professional field of the applicant; or
  • Possession of a Masters degree by coursework appropriate to the professional field of the applicant completed at a superior standard; or
  • Possession of a Bachelor's degree with Honours (typically 1st Class or Class 2A Honours level or equivalent); or
  • Possession of a Master of Philosophy; or
  • In exceptional circumstances, an equivalent academic or professional background that is considered by the Dean of the School to be an appropriate preparation for independent study and research work at Doctoral level.
• In addition to the academic criteria listed above, applicants are normally expected to satisfy the
  • have a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional practice;
  • have the support of an industry or professional mentor.

You may be required to demonstrate an ability to understand and communicate in both written and spoken English at a level adequate for the purpose of pursuing the program of study.

To be eligible to apply you will need to fulfill the following criteria;

• A Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or a PhD from an Australian institution or equivalent.
• Demonstrated satisfactory performance in an eligible course at the time of application, as indicated by a weighted Average Mark (WAM). Standard applicants must have a minimum WAM of 70 or equivalent to be eligible to apply. Rural applicants must have a minimum WAM of 60 or equivalent. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are expected to have a minimum WAM of 60 or equivalent to be eligible to apply.
• Satisfactory performance in further admissions assessment as defined in the relevant Admissions Guide, if required.