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Doctor of Physiotherapy (MC-DPHYSIO) // Course structure
About this course
Coordinator
Karen Donald
Contact
Melbourne School of Health Sciences (Physiotherapy)
Currently Enrolled Students:
Future Student Enquiries:
- Further information: http://physioth.unimelb.edu.au/
- Email: Physiotherapy enquiry
Course structure
Subject options
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 | July (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 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHTY90090 | Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHTY90091 | Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Second Year
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHTY90118 | Physiotherapy Clinical Practice A | January (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHTY90119 | Physiotherapy Clinical Practice B | January (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHTY90120 | Physiotherapy Clinical Practice C | January (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHTY90121 | Lifespan Practice | January (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 | Semester 2 (Extended) (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHTY90127 | Sports and Advanced Manual Therapies | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
| PHTY90130 | Research Capstone | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
31.25 |
| PHTY90129 | Health Leadership & Digital Innovation | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
| PHTY90128 | Integrated Professional Practice B | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
31.25 |
Last updated: 6 November 2025