Doctor of Physiotherapy
Curtin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00301J
Master Degrees (Coursework) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for professional practice, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9 qualifications. This Master Degree (Extended) provides a learning experience for talented students with a degree to gain the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours expected of an entry level physiotherapist. The course has a hybrid structure using curriculum to efficiently learn foundation knowledge, together with case studies and clinical practice to integrate knowledge into clinical decision making. It emphasises evidence based practice and encourages students in critical thinking. Course quality is under constant review with students participating in this review.
Structure
Credit Points: 600
Subjects
- HUMB5000 Fundamentals of Clinical Anatomy and Physiotherapy Practice
- PHTY5007 Integration and Evaluation of Professional Physiotherapy Practice
- GMED2009 Foundations of Acute Care
- PATH2006 Fundamentals of Clinical Pathophysiology
- HUMB2015 Human Movement Science
- PATH5003 Evidence for Foundations of Clinical Exercise
- GMED2011 Introductory Neuroscience
- GMED2010 Introductory Cardiopulmonary Science
- GMED6009 Fundamentals of Management of Pain Disorders
- PHTY5006 Acute Care Physiotherapy Clinics
- GMED2012 Introductory Musculoskeletal Science
- GMED6012 Fundamentals of Integrated Cardiopulmonary Science
- GMED6011 Fundamentals of Integrated Neuroscience
- OCCT3006 Fundamentals of Management in Allied Health Practice
- GMED6013 Fundamentals of Paediatric Physiotherapy Practice
- GMED6014 Fundamentals of Integrated Musculoskeletal Science
- GMED6015 Fundamentals of Integrated Clinical Case Management
- SPPA6014 Allied Health Research Project
- PHTY6015 Physiotherapy Core Clinical Practice 1
- PHTY6016 Physiotherapy Core Clinical Practice 2
- REHT6003 Foundations of Evidence Based Clinical Practice
- REHT6006 Integration of Evidence Based Clinical Practice
- PHTY6017 Physiotherapy Core Clinical Practice 3
- PHTY6019 Diversity and Global Practice
Standard entry requirements
Specifically, applicants require a relevant bachelor degree or equivalent and completion of units at a tertiary level in 1. musculoskeletal anatomy, 2. human biology or physiology and 3. health research methods or evidence-based practice. Desirable units include physics, psychology and statistics. Students are required to have a current Senior First Aid Certificate or equivalent and a swimming qualification (Bronze medal, Aquatic Rescue Award, as per Royal lifesaving awards or equivalent) and criminal record screening and clearance before entering the course. Prospective applicants are advised that the program requires full participation in laboratory classes where manual skills, including the ability to lift and support severely disabled patients, and topics such as surface anatomy are presented.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Curtin Perth | International: $142,388 | No |
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