Doctor of Physiotherapy
Macquarie University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00002J
Ageing, disease, environmental factors, and occupational and sporting hazards, can all impact our physical function, limiting our ability to participate in lifes activities as we wish. Physiotherapists work with people of all ages to prevent and treat a wide range of health conditions, including musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory conditions, in order to maximise quality of life. The Doctor of Physiotherapy -the first three-year master-level professional-entry physiotherapy degree in New South Wales - will develop your skills so that when you graduate youre able to work with individuals across the lifespan to optimise their physical function. Youll learn to effectively assess, diagnose and treat individuals with a range of health conditions. Youll also learn how to encourage people to change their behaviour and self-manage their conditions to maximise their physical health.
Structure
Total Credit Points 240
Subjects
- PHTY8100 Applied Sciences for Physiotherapy A
- PHTY8101 Applied Sciences for Physiotherapy B
- PHTY8102 Fundamentals of Physiotherapy Practice
- PHTY8103 Interprofessional Healthcare
- PHTY8104 Evidence-based Healthcare
- PHTY8105 Physiotherapy Practice A
- PHTY8106 Physiotherapy Practice B
- PHTY8107 Physiotherapy Practice C
- PHTY8200 Clinical Physiotherapy Placement I
- PHTY8201 Clinical Physiotherapy Placement II
- PHTY8202 Clinical Physiotherapy Placement III
- PHTY8203 Reflective Practice and Professional Development
- PHTY8204 Health and Wellbeing Across Lifespan A
- PHTY8205 Physiotherapy in Workplace and Recreation
- PHTY8206 Health and Wellbeing Across Lifespan B
- PHTY8207 Healthcare Complexity and Physiotherapy
- PHTY8307 Leadership, Advocacy and Business for Health Professionals
- PHTY8301 Advanced Physiotherapy Practice A
- PHTY8308 Advanced Physiotherapy Practice B
- PHTY8303 Advanced Research Training
- PHTY8304 Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy Placement I
- PHTY8305 Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy Placement II
- PHTY8306 Research Project and Seminar
Standard entry requirements
- AQF level 7 bachelors qualification or recognised equivalent with a GPA of 4.5 (out of 7.0) and
- Successful completion of the following prerequisite units at a tertiary level within the past 10 years: Human Anatomy (System and Musculoskeletal), Human Physiology (Cell and System), Psychology, Research Methods
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Wallumattagal Campus Macquarie Park | Domestic: $129,000 International: $182,100 | No |
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