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 2024
Applications Open
March 27, 2023
Application Deadline
August 1, 2023
School Locations
- Gold Coast, Queensland (pop. 600,000)
Program:
Physiotherapy
Degree:
Postgraduate
Faculty:
Health Sciences
Country:
Australia
At a Glance
Entry Requirements
Professional Recognition
At a Glance
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.
Entry Requirements
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 OR equivalent
- One semester of Biomechanics OR equivalent
- One semester of Research Design/Statistics OR equivalent
- One semester of Physiology of Exercise OR equivalent
Students will also be required to successfully complete an interview. Usually done online.
Professional Recognition
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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