Curtin’s Doctor of Physiotherapy program is an extended masters degree, not a doctorate / higher degree, that will run the length of 3 years.
About the Program
Award Title
Doctor of Physiotherapy
Length of Program
3 years
Intake
January 2025
Applications Open
mid February 2024
Application Deadline
August 25, 2024
School Locations
- Perth, Western Australia (pop. 1.7 million)
- Kalgoorlie, Western Australia (pop. 33,000)
Program:
Physiotherapy
Degree:
Postgraduate
Faculty:
Health Sciences
Country:
Australia
At a Glance
Entry Requirements
Professional Recognition
At a Glance
Curtin University’s Doctor of Physiotherapy program is an extended masters degree, not a doctorate/higher degree, that will run the length of 3 years. This extended length will allow for a more spread out course content structure giving students better study breaks and schedule.
Curtin’s Physiotherapy School has more than 60 years experience of producing outstanding graduates and research. The Physiotherapy program is taught in world-class facilities by highly qualified staff with excellent clinical and research capabilities. The School of Physiotherapy at Curtin University makes innovative use of web technology for staff and student communication and to integrate student feedback into continual course improvement.
Entry Requirements
Applicants to Curtin’s Doctor of Physiotherapy must have a relevant 3 year bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 70%. However, due to the competitive nature of entry the program, GPAs usually run much higher.
Physiotherapy applicants must have covered the following subject areas and supply course outlines:
- Human Musculoskeletal anatomy
- Human Biology / Physiology
- Health Research Methods / Evidence Based Practice
Professional Recognition
Curtin University’s Doctor of Physiotherapy program is accredited by the Australian Council of Physiotherapy. Graduates are eligible for physiotherapy registration in any State or Territory of Australia. Registration in New Zealand is available under the terms of the Trans-Tasman agreement. Graduates applying to licensing in Canada, UK or the USA will be required to provide details of their program of studies to the relevant bodies and sit a licensing examination.
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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United Kingdom
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