Physiotherapy (Professional Doctorate)

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This course information is for local students only

Year

2012

Award

Doctor of Physiotherapy (Professional Doctorate)

Length

3 years full-time or 6 years part-time

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

Application

Please see candidature and scholarships forms at: www.latrobe.edu.au/research/future/scholarships

Fee type

Research Training Scheme (RTS) funded

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

Scholarship applications close late October.

Prerequisites

Honours degree of H2A standard or equivalent, or Master's degree of high academic standard with a thesis of at least 10 000 words, at least three years' relevant professional experience, appropriate
professional qualifications, a four-year Bachelor of Physiotherapy or equivalent, and eligibility for registration as a physiotherapist in Victoria. Some applicants may be eligible for Special Entry.

Semester starts

Anytime

Course URL

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