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University of Melbourne

  • 37% international / 63% domestic

Doctor of Physiotherapy

  • Doctorate (PhD)

The Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) program at the University of Melbourne prepares students to excel as physiotherapists through hands-on experience in diverse settings, advanced skills development, and a focus on leadership and management.

Key details

Degree Type
Doctorate (PhD)
Duration
3 - 3 years full-time
Course Code
MC-DPHYSIO
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb

About this course

OverviewCourse overview

Overview

  • Aims to inspire and enable students to become physiotherapists ready to excel as world-class leaders in their chosen field
  • Led by highly credentialed lecturers and mentors, with connections to leading hospitals, research institutes, and the private sector
  • Graduates will be work-ready and immediately employable following registration

The Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) program at the University of Melbourne builds upon its longstanding legacy of exceptional educational delivery and research endeavours. You'll gain hands-on experience across major hospitals, community settings, and even international placements, while developing advanced skills in leadership, pharmacology, and management.

Designed to meet the evolving needs of patients and the health sector, the DPT prepares you for diverse roles in chronic disease management, rehabilitation, acute care, health promotion, sports, and private practice, empowering you to make a real difference from day one.

Study locations

Parkville

What you will learn

Overview

Course overview

Overview

  • Aims to inspire and enable students to become physiotherapists ready to excel as world-class leaders in their chosen field
  • Led by highly credentialed lecturers and mentors, with connections to leading hospitals, research institutes, and the private sector
  • Graduates will be work-ready and immediately employable following registration

The Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) program at the University of Melbourne builds upon its longstanding legacy of exceptional educational delivery and research endeavours. You'll gain hands-on experience across major hospitals, community settings, and even international placements, while developing advanced skills in leadership, pharmacology, and management.

Designed to meet the evolving needs of patients and the health sector, the DPT prepares you for diverse roles in chronic disease management, rehabilitation, acute care, health promotion, sports, and private practice, empowering you to make a real difference from day one.

Career pathways

Designed to meet the evolving needs of patients and the health sector, the DPT prepares you for diverse roles in chronic disease management, rehabilitation, acute care, health promotion, sports, and private practice, empowering you to make a real difference from day one.

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Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Rehabilitation courses at University of Melbourne.
74.5%
Overall satisfaction
84%
Skill scale
55.7%
Teaching scale
94.1%
Employed full-time
$66.8k
Average salary