Physiotherapy (Professional Doctorate)

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This course information is for local students only

Year

2012

Award

Doctor of Physiotherapy (Professional Doctorate)

Length

4 years

Campuses

Melbourne

Course description

This course provides a path for experienced physiotherapists to further develop their expertise and to undertake research in professional settings. Areas of research include: disabilities; healthy ageing; falls prevention; stroke rehabilitation; gait analysis in neurological and orthopaedic conditions; cardiorespiratory physiotherapy; pulmonary rehabilitation; anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction; knee replacement surgery; treatment of cervicogenic headache and whiplash; shoulder electromyography; fracture rehabilitation; rehabilitation for low back pain; outcomes measurement in physiotherapy; biopsychosocial approach to pain; and clinical education.

Subject details

Melbourne

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

25 950

Scholarships

A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduates

Selection

IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 7.0; or

TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or

TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or

TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or

Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe University Language Centre; or

Approved equivalent.

Academic entry requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Master's degree or Bachelors degree with Honours at H1 or H2A level, or approved international equivalent, plus at least three years of relevant professional experience. Applicants are also required to provide evidence of research expertise.

Extra requirements

Four-year Bachelor of Physiotherapy or equivalent and eligibility for registration as a physiotherapist in Victoria.

Semester starts

Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)

Course URL

http://www.latrobe.edu.au/physiotherapy/postgrad.html