Doctor of Physiotherapy
Doctor of Physiotherapy
Summary Ageing, disease, environmental factors, and occupational and sporting hazards, can all impact our physical function, limiting our ability to participate in life’s 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,…
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Summary
Ageing, disease, environmental factors, and occupational and sporting hazards, can all impact our physical function, limiting our ability to participate in life’s 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 you’re able to work with individuals across the lifespan to optimise their physical function. You’ll learn to effectively assess, diagnose and treat individuals with a range of health conditions. You’ll also learn how to encourage people to change their behaviour and self-manage their conditions to maximise their physical health.
Key features
Blend classroom learning and practical work to be career-ready
Combine coursework with 1000+ hours of clinical practice to effectively assess, diagnose and treat people with movement disorders. Get a unique and personalised study experience
Benefit from small class sizes, extra support and increased interaction with your teachers for a more personalised experience. Graduate with skills that make you stand out from your peers
Develop unique leadership, business and advocacy skills in addition to advanced physiotherapy skills, and be more employable. Study in state-of-the-art facilities
Enhance your learning by simulating authentic clinical environments in our specialised teaching facilities.
Career Outcomes
Employers
Aged care facilities
Community health centres
Hospitals
Private health sector
Sports clubs and teams
Work, health and safety agencies
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
