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University of Sydney announces new Doctor of Physiotherapy

Thinking of becoming a physiotherapist? The new University of Sydney Doctor of Physiotherapy degree might be for you!

The new Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) is a three-year professional qualification that includes advanced clinical training and streamlined entry requirements.

This degree will replace the Master of Physiotherapy (final intake is in 2023), and will become Sydney’s main postgraduate physiotherapy offering from 2024.

The new curriculum breaks down the barriers and integrate the clinical areas of physiotherapy practice using a programmatic assessment of learning approach and larger units of study.

Sydney Doctor of Physiotherapy Fast Facts

Program: Doctor of Physiotherapy Duration: 3 years Semester intake: February/March Application deadline: October 30 each year; you are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Admissions requirements: There are no prerequisite knowledge requirements. To be eligible to apply for the Doctor of Physiotherapy, you must have a completed undergraduate degree from a recognized university with a minimum GPA of 2.7/4.0 (approximately 70% +).

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You still have time to apply to the Macquarie Doctor of Physiotherapy program

The Macquarie Doctor of Physiotherapy is an extended master’s level, professional-entry degree and will produce physiotherapists with advanced clinical decision-making abilities to practice person-centred health care in contemporary health-care environments.

Physiotherapy is a significant and valuable addition to the these services especially in light of the new Macquarie Hospital and Clinics and the establishment of the Australian School of Advanced Medicine. The addition of this discipline will enable a collaborative and interprofessional approach to education and person-centred health care in modern health environments.

As a Macquarie physio student, you will learn from leading physiotherapy academics and researchers as well as from expert clinicians to provide you with a sound foundation of evidence-based physiotherapy practice. You will also be required to complete a research project.

Key Features of the Macquarie DPT

More than 1,000 hours of supervised clinical practice

Learn from leading physiotherapy academics and researchers, as well as expert clinicians

Access to state-of-the-art specialized teaching facilities that simulate authentic clinical environments such as a rehabilitation gym and a clinic

Smaller cohort than most comparable courses means greater interaction with teachers

More advanced physiotherapy skills (third year) as well as skills in business management, leadership and advocacy

Read about a former OzTREKK student who studied physiotherapy at Macquarie Univeristy.

Program: Doctor of Physiotherapy Location: Sydney, New South Wales Duration: 3 years Intake: July Application deadline: While the application deadline is generally the end of January, offers are made throughout the year based on academic merit and subject to availability in the program. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible as this program can fill quickly.

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Clinic placements for UQ physiotherapy students

As a UQ physiotherapy student, your clinical placements are likely what you will look forward to the most.

This is your chance to put all your theoretical knowledge to the test, to see first-hand how this practice makes a difference in your patients’ lives, and to get a taste of what your future career might look like. The University of Queensland’s Master of Physiotherapy Studies clinical experience is no exception.

In your first year, you will partake in various clinical experiences, including simulations run through UQ’s award-winning Standardised Patients (SP) program. These pave the way for the intensive block-mode placements you will take-on the following year.

Your second-year physio clinical placements run the gamut. You will be gaining more than 1,025 hours of supervised experience in areas such as developmental paediatrics, musculoskeletal and sports injury, and neurology, ageing and balance. Not only will your placements cover a wide-range of disciplines, but you will also gain experience in a variety settings, including private practice, hospitals, educational facilities and UQ’s own internal clinics, right on campus.

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Physiotherapy? What's The Fuss All About!

Physiotherapy? What’s The Fuss All About!

If you have a musculo-skeletal problem or injury, you might be given a referral to a physiotherapy clinic. If you have gone to one before, you know what to expect. If you are new to this service, you might ask, what is physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy is also known as physical therapy. That answers the question of what is physiotherapy for many people. However, if you have not had any dealings with…

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