Doctor of Physiotherapy

Macquarie University

Australia, Sydney

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Macquarie University

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Professional Doctorate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

075265K

Campuses

North Ryde

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines27-Jul-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 63,100 / year

Next Intake 27-Jul-2026

Doctor of Physiotherapy

About

Ageing, disease, environmental factors, and occupational and sporting hazards, can all impact our physical function, limiting our ability to participate in life’s activities as we wish. Physiotherapists work with people of all ages to prevent and treat a wide range of health conditions, including musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory conditions, in order to maximise quality of life.

The Doctor of Physiotherapy –the first three-year master-level professional-entry physiotherapy degree in New South Wales – will develop your skills so that when you graduate you’re able to work with individuals across the lifespan to optimise their physical function. You’ll learn to effectively assess, diagnose and treat individuals with a range of health conditions. You’ll also learn how to encourage people to change their behaviour and self-manage their conditions to maximise their physical health.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

I'm an

looking to start my course in

2026
2025

Simple steps to entry at Macquarie

Meet the academic requirements

Meet the minimum English language requirements

Guide to admission points

Table Description

Complete this degree in:

If you meet the below or hold a recognised equivalent*:

Course structure:

3 years

(full-time, or equivalent duration if available part-time)

At least:

AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65, completed within 10 years prior to commencement date of the course; and
satisfactory Casper test score, completed within the 12 months prior to commencement date of the course.

Offers are competitive, meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee offer of admission.

Ranking of applicants is based on 50% WAM and 50% Casper score.

Upon receiving your application Macquarie will advise of the available dates and process for the Casper test, which will be specifically for Macquarie applicants.

An alternative admission pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants include at least an AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 60 in the last 10 years and satisfactory Casper test score within the last 12 months.

Core Zone (240 credit points)

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AQF levels

*'Bachelor’s qualification' relates to an AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent.

Guide to University terminology

Use our handy guide to better understand common study terms.

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Convert your qualification to a WAM

At Macquarie, WAM is used to measure your academic achievement instead of GPA. Use this tool to find how your qualification converts to Macquarie's required WAM.

If your qualification does not fit into any of the above categories, or if you are unsure, please do not hesitate to submit an application and it will be assessed by our admissions team.

The information on this page is a guide only and is based on your selections. They are subject to change.

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Admission point considerations

Credit for prior learning eligibility

You may qualify to complete your degree sooner!

Full degree duration

Admission point considerations

Credit for prior learning eligibility

You may qualify to complete your degree sooner!

Recognition of prior learning

With recognition of prior learning (RPL), you could get credit for your prior study and experience, reducing the duration of your studies. Credit is awarded for formal and informal or non-formal learning. You’ll need to apply for RPL once you receive your offer to study at Macquarie.

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Your prior learning may consist of:

Formal learning
Informal and non-formal learning

English language requirements

All Macquarie University applicants are required to provide evidence of English language proficiency. The standard of English required for entry is based on the IELTS Academic test. Other accepted evidence of English proficiency, including minimum scores on other English tests and qualifications, can be checked using the conversion tool.

The required standard of English for this degree is:

The required standard of English

IELTS band

Minimum score required

Overall

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

You may also satisfy the English language requirements by:

passing an approved English language test at the required level
holding a qualification from an approved country with English as the language of instruction
completing an approved high school qualification or foundation program with study in English
completing an approved English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program.

What if I don't meet the requirements?

If you don’t meet the English requirements for your course, you may be issued an offer of study that includes an English preparation program at the Macquarie University English Language Centre (ELC). If you receive a packaged offer, you can apply for a single student visa covering both your English preparation program and your course.

The length of your English program will depend on your current English level and the minimum English requirements for your course. Our admissions team will be able to recommend the number of weeks required when you submit your application.

What English language tests are approved?

We accept the IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT (internet-based), Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic, Cambridge English Qualifications (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency), and the Occupational English Test (OET).

English language qualification convertor

English Test
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program
High school English subject

The information on this page is for guidance only and is subject to change.

Additional information and requirements

Assumed knowledge

The assumed knowledge on entry to the Doctor of Physiotherapy will be Human Anatomy (System and Musculoskeletal), Human Physiology (Cell and System), Psychology and Research Methods.

Recommended studies

None.

Inherent requirements

To be eligible to graduate from your course, you must satisfy the inherent requirements – essential activities, capacities and academic requisites – of that course.

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Career

Career outcomes

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Employers

Aged care facilities
Community health centres
Hospitals
Private health sector
Sports clubs and teams
Work, health and safety agencies

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