Why should Canadians consider Bond University’s Doctor of Physiotherapy program?
In May 2007, Bond University introduced Australia’s first entry-level Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) degree. The two-year program was developed in response to the critical shortage of qualified practitioners identified by the Australian Physiotherapy Association and various State and Commonwealth health authorities.
The Bond DPT adopts a holistic problem-based learning approach adapted from the highly successful model developed by Canada’s McMaster University. By initially limiting the intake to 20 students and working extensively with their network of industry colleagues, Bond was able to guarantee high-quality clinical places for all students and ensure a one-on-one personalized approach to the academic learning process.
The two-year DPT at Bond is an accelerated degree, so the program runs through three semesters per year instead of just two, which means you’ll graduate a year ahead of the rest.
Small Cohort & Student Support
Another great thing about studying at Bond? The exceptional staff-to-student ratio. The Bond DPT offers a small cohort, capping at 80 students. All students are taught together with six clinicians in the room at the same time.
Would you like unparalleled international student support? Bond has extensive connections to employers in Canada and around the world, and networking opportunities are available to every student throughout their degree. As a Bondy, you join an active alumni network spanning 30,000 graduates across 120 countries, including chapters in Toronto and Vancouver.
Boasting 36 weeks of clinical placements (six 5-week placements and then a 1-week internship—well over 1200 hours), Bond has highest placement hours in Australia and a strong emphasis on clinical experiential learning.
Placements are sought in a variety of settings across the full spectrum of clinical areas including pediatrics, orthopedics, cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, neurological, ortho-geriatric, rehabilitation, chronic disease, disability, occupational, and sports practice.
Practical experience is also built into theoretical learning, with classes primarily delivered at the Bond Institute of Health and Sport. At this world-class testing and training facility, you’ll work with elite athletes and professional sporting teams using the most advanced testing equipment available.
Let’s talk about what candidates really want to know: how do you get in?
According to Bond’s Head of Program for Physiotherapy, Dr. Hing, prerequisites in anatomy are crucial. Candidates must have a completed undergraduate degree in a related discipline from a recognized university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0/4.0 (approximately 65% +/-) and have extensive pre-existing knowledge in the following areas:
Human anatomy (2 semesters)
Human physiology (2 semesters)
Biomechanics (1 semester)
Research design/statistics (1 semester)
Physiology of exercise (1 semester)
View Bond’s Canadian equivalent courses. If you have any questions about admissions requirements, please contact OzTREKK’s Physiotherapy Admissions Officer at [email protected].
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