Doctor of Physiotherapy 36 months PHD Programme By The University of Sydney |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

66,000 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

31 Oct, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Anatomy and Physiology

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Our postgraduate Physiotherapy course, a three-year professional extended master’s degree, provides you with clinical education and research training across core areas of physiotherapy practice. This course is designed for students who wish to become physiotherapy professionals working in variety of settings, including clinical and academic settings. You will gain real-world, hands-on training through work-integrated learning within our extensive network of health partners. This course is currently undergoing accreditation with the Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC). Once accredited, graduates are eligible to apply for registration as physiotherapists with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (PBA), overseen by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Programme overview

Main Subject

Anatomy and Physiology

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Our postgraduate Physiotherapy course, a three-year professional extended master’s degree, provides you with clinical education and research training across core areas of physiotherapy practice. This course is designed for students who wish to become physiotherapy professionals working in variety of settings, including clinical and academic settings. You will gain real-world, hands-on training through work-integrated learning within our extensive network of health partners. This course is currently undergoing accreditation with the Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC). Once accredited, graduates are eligible to apply for registration as physiotherapists with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (PBA), overseen by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Admission Requirements

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A Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or a PhD from an Australian institution or equivalent. Demonstrated satisfactory performance in an eligible course at the time of application, as indicated by a weighted Average Mark (WAM).  Standard applicants must have a minimum WAM of 70 or equivalent to be eligible to apply. Rural applicants must have a minimum WAM of 60 or equivalent. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are expected to have a minimum WAM of 60 or equivalent to be eligible to apply. Satisfactory performance in further admissions assessment as defined in the relevant Admissions Guide, if required.

31 Oct 2025
3 Years
Feb

Domestic
46,700 AUD
International
66,000 AUD

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