Doctor of Physiotherapy (MC-DPHYSIO) // Course structure
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About this course
Contact
Melbourne School of Health Sciences (Physiotherapy)
Currently Enrolled Students:
Future Student Enquiries:
- Further information: http://physioth.unimelb.edu.au/
- Email: Physiotherapy enquiry
Coordinator
Karen Donald
Course structure
The Doctor of Physiotherapy program is a fixed, full-time course.
In order to qualify for the Doctor of Physiotherapy students must successfully complete all subjects as outlined below (300 credit points).
First Year
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHTY90115 | Foundation Physiotherapy Sciences A | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHTY90116 | Foundation Physiotherapy Sciences B | Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHTY90117 | Integrated Professional Practice A | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville) |
31.25 |
| PHRM90023 | Pharmacology for Physiotherapy A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PHTY90089 | Neurological Physiotherapy | Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHTY90090 | Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy | Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHTY90091 | Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy | Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Second Year
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHTY90118 | Physiotherapy Clinical Practice A | Year Long (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHTY90119 | Physiotherapy Clinical Practice B | Year Long (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHTY90120 | Physiotherapy Clinical Practice C | Year Long (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHTY90121 | Lifespan Practice | Year Long (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
| PHTY90122 | Research and Evidence | Year Long (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
| PHRM90024 | Pharmacology for Physiotherapy B | Semester 1 (Online) |
6.25 |
| PHTY90124 | Health Care in Context | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHTY90125 | Strength and Conditioning for Life | September (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
Third Year
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHRM90002 | Pharmacology for Health Professionals | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHTY90107 | Leadership and Management | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHTY90108 | Integrated Professional Practice |
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
January (On Campus - Parkville)
Year Long (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
| PHTY90109 | Research and Evidence 3 | Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHTY90106 | Healthcare in Context 2 | Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHTY90112 | Sports and Manual Therapy | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
And one of
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHTY90093 | Healthcare in Context 1 |
Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| PHTY90103 | Lifespan and Chronic Disease Practice |
Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Last updated: 10 November 2023