Bond University’s Doctor of Physiotherapy 2 year program integrates the clinical, pathological and related sciences with the physiotherapy knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required to examine, diagnose and treat clients.
About the Program
Award Title
Doctor of Physiotherapy
Length of Program
2 years full time (3 semesters per year)
Intake
May 2027
Applications Open
Rolling admissions – apply early, first interview rounds commence May
Application Deadline
Rolling assessments – applicants meeting entry requirements will be invited to interview. Interviews held per month in blocks until program fills
Annual Tuition Fee
$29,320 AUD (2026) subject to increase
School Locations
- Gold Coast, Queensland (pop. 600,000)
Physiotherapy
Postgraduate
Health Sciences
Australia
Bond University’s Doctor of Physiotherapy offers an innovative problem-based learning model of physiotherapy education to prepare entry level physiotherapists for their roles and responsibilities as first contact practitioners. The program integrates the clinical, pathological and related sciences with the physiotherapy knowledge, skills and professional behaviours and attitudes required to examine, diagnose and treat physiotherapy clients.
Bond University’s Doctor of Physiotherapy integrates the clinical, pathological and related sciences with the physiotherapy knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required to examine, diagnose and treat physiotherapy clients.
Successful completion of a Bachelor of Exercise Science and Sports Science or Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Performance or Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree from Bond University, or equivalent degree from recognized institution with a minimum GPA of 2/4 or 5/7 (65%) or higher. Student will be required to meet the following prerequisites:
- Two semesters of Human Anatomy OR equivalent
- Two semesters of Human Physiology/Exercise Physiology/Exercise Prescription OR equivalent
- One semester of Research Design/Statistics OR equivalent
Students will also be required to successfully complete an interview. Usually done online.
Bond University’s Doctor of Physiotherapy has been accredited as an entry-level program by the Australian Physiotherapy Council and is listed as an approved program of study by The Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
Students wishing to license as a physiotherapist in Canada should contact the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators for procedures and accreditation procedures. The CAPR is the national federation of provincial/territorial regulators in Canada.
KOM Consultants understands the process and requirements needed to enter the Physiotherapy profession in Canada. Contact KOM Consultants for more information. All students applying directly through KOM Consultants will be supported with the latest information on the accreditation process.
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