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La Trobe University

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Doctor of Physiotherapy

  • Doctorate (PhD)

*Enrolment on any campus for any candidate is subject to the availability of supervision and appropriate research environment.

Key details

Degree Type
Doctorate (PhD)
Duration
3 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
HDP, 029306K

About this course

*Enrolment on any campus for any candidate is subject to the availability of supervision and appropriate research environment. This doctoral degree is for experienced physiotherapists who would like to further develop their expertise and undertake research in professional settings. The Professional Doctorate degree is a higher degree by research with supporting coursework. The research component requires you to pursue an independent and sustained investigation into a research problem of your own design that will culminate in the submission of a thesis for examination. Upon completion of your candidature you must demonstrate through your thesis that you have developed a substantial body of knowledge at the frontier of your field of work or learning, including knowledge that constitutes an original contribution to your profession.

Entry requirements

Health sciences courses
Minimum Prior Qualification
Bachelor

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Rehabilitation courses at La Trobe University.
83.9%
Overall satisfaction
82.8%
Skill scale
66.7%
Teaching scale
92.5%
Employed full-time
$80k
Average salary