Study Doctor of Physiotherapy (Research) at The University of Notre Dame Australia in Australia, School of Physiotherapy
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Doctor of Physiotherapy (Research)

Australia

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What will I learn?

he University of Notre Dame Australia is dedicated to building a solid and innovative research culture. The Doctor of Physiotherapy Research fits within the category of a professional doctoral degree and, as a research degree, is suitable if you aspire to the highest academic achievement with a particular emphasis on the context of professional practice. Your professional doctorate provides an extension of research training and is likely, through a research thesis of approximately 80,000 words, to examine crucial issues and developments within the profession. The Professional Doctorate is a research degree designed to meet the needs of professionals who aspire to achieve academic excellence and lead the development of knowledge within their profession. The program seeks to examine crucial professional topics and integrate professional experience with scholarly inquiry.In particular, it aims to generate a research-based approach, providing answers to questions relevant to the professions or industry and encouraging a systematic way of collecting, analysing and interpreting data. For this reason, we recommend you seek the support of a relevant professional body, employer or industry group in defining your research area.

Which department am I in?

School of Physiotherapy

CRICOS

075781A

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
A$46,992.00 (US$ 30,969) per year
Start date

July 2026

Venue

Fremantle Campus

23 High St,

Fremantle,

Western Australia,

6160, South West, Australia

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
A$46,992.00 (US$ 30,969) per year
Start date

February 2027

Venue

Fremantle Campus

23 High St,

Fremantle,

Western Australia,

6160, South West, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants to the doctoral program are expected to satisfy the following criteria:

  • Possession of a research Masters degree by thesis or dissertation appropriate to the professional field of the applicant; or
  • Possession of a Masters degree by coursework appropriate to the professional field of the applicant completed at a superior standard; or
  • Possession of a Bachelors degree with Honours (typically 1st Class or Class 2A Honours level or equivalent); or
  • Possession of a Master of Philosophy; or
  • In exceptional circumstances, an equivalent academic or professional background that is considered by the Dean of the School to be an appropriate preparation for independent study and research work at Doctoral level.

In addition to the academic criteria listed above, applicants are normally expected to satisfy the

  • have a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional practice;
  • have the support of an industry or professional mentor.

IELTS (Academic) - 7.0 overall, with no score lower than 7.0 in writing and no other individual band score lower than 6.5; CAE/CPE - 185 overall, with no score lower than 185 in writing and no other band score lower than 176; PTE Academic - 68 overall, with no score lower than 68 in writing and no other band score lower than 58; TOEFL (iBT) - 94 overall, with no score lower than 27 in writing and no other individual band score lower than 20.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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