GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Doctor of Physiotherapy
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Doctor of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne builds on the University's history in physiotherapy education and research, developing advanced skills in leadership, pharmacology and management alongside clinical practice. Students gain hands-on experience across major hospitals, community settings and international placements, with graduate attributes mapped across self-knowledge, patient care, the physiotherapy profession, health systems and society.
Melbourne is ranked first in Australia and 13th in the world for anatomy and physiology. Graduates are work-ready and prepared to deliver person-centred care to children, older adults and other priority groups.
Fees & duration
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Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
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On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Australian Physiotherapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Physiotherapy Council
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have: an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with studies to have been completed within 10 years of commencing this degree OR An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline completed more than 10 years ago, AND a graduate diploma, master's degree or PhD (or equivalent) completed within 10 years of commencing this degree. You must also have completed prerequisite subjects in both human anatomy and human physiology (or equivalent) (one of each), with subjects to have been completed within 10 years of commencing this degree. Learn more about prerequisite subjects for the Doctor of Physiotherapy . In addition to meeting these entry requirements, you must also perform satisfactorily on a situational judgement test (SJT). CASPer Situational Judgement Test All applicants seeking entry to the Doctor of Physiotherapy must undertake
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