Postgraduate course
Doctor of Physiotherapy
Macquarie University
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About
Ageing, disease and environmental factors – as well as occupational and sporting hazards – can all take a toll on our bodies, impacting our physical function and 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.
This degree – three-year masters-level professional-entry physiotherapy degree– 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 wide 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. This degree is accredited with the Australian Physiotherapy Council and approved by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia, meaning that as a graduate, you’re eligible to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Admission criteria
At least:
- AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65, completed within 10 years prior to commencement date of the course; and
- satisfactory Casper test score, completed within the 12 months prior to commencement date of the course; and
- Meet the minimum English language proficiency requirements.
Offers are competitive, meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee offer of admission.
Ranking of applicants is based on 50% WAM and 50% Casper score.
An alternative admission pathway for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants include at least an AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 60 in the last 10 years and satisfactory Casper test score within the last 12 months.
What you'll need to apply
- Academic transcript of your previous tertiary studies and official English translation if your transcripts are not in English.
- Proof of Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
- Proof of English proficiency (where applicable)
- Proof of name change (where applicable).
- All applicants MUST complete Casper as part of their application for the 2024/25 admissions cycle and complete the Casper in line with our application deadline, test dates are limited (you must register an Acuity Insights account and register to view the available test dates and times). You will be prompted to make payment when reserving your Casper test. For detailed information and how to sign up for Casper refer to our fact sheet.
Additional information
Assumed knowledge: The University assume you have reached a certain level of knowledge or have passed relevant subjects in your previous tertiary studies to have a good prospect of academic success in this course. The assumed knowledge on entry to the Doctor of Physiotherapy will be Human Anatomy (System and Musculoskeletal), Human Physiology (Cell and System), Psychology and Research Methods.
Inherent Requirements: This course has specific admission, program and inherent requirements.
Inherent requirements are the essential activities, capacities, and academic requirements that are necessary for a student to successfully achieve the core learning outcomes of a Macquarie University degree or course or unit.
For health/welfare-related courses there are special requirements and policies that apply.
Read about the minimum English proficiency requirements.
Contact Future Students team if you have any queries: (02) 9850 6767.
Applications made after the main closing date will not be considered.
Offers
Some early offers (CSP and domestic fee-paying, DFEE) will be made in December, 2024 for eligible applicants who submit complete applications by 30 November 2024 and have completed their Casper test prior to this early closing date.
Test dates are limited and it is applicants responsibility to register to complete Casper on time for offer rounds.
All remaining offers will be made in March 2025 to eligible and competitive applicants, who submit complete applications by 31 January 2025 and have completed their Casper test.
Waitlisted applicants may be offered places on a continuous basis if higher ranked applicants decline.
Limited Commonwealth-supported places (CSPs) are available for this course and will be awarded on merit. Eligible applicants who are not given a CSP will be recommended for fee-paying (FEE) places.
The Doctor of Physiotherapy is a competitive entry degree, satisfying the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee offer of a place.
Fees and charges
^ Course fees are indicative only and subject to change. View fee information on the Macquarie University website.
Australian Government financial assistance
Further information
Read the full course details on the Macquarie University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.