The Doctor of Physiotherapy is designed to produce work-ready, entry-level graduates who are competent to practice across the lifespan in a range of environments and settings.
Where will your degree take you?
Outcomes
Professional accreditation
has been accredited as an entry-level program by the Australian Physiotherapy Council and is listed as an approved program of study by The Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
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Graduate outcomes
Program learning outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge, skills and abilities that will be achieved on completion of the program. These outcomes will help you determine whether this program aligns with your professional pathway, career and learning goals.
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- Meet the roles and key competencies of the Physiotherapy Practice Thresholds of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Apply a thorough knowledge base in human, clinical and related basic sciences to maximise human potential across the lifespan.
- Employ effective interpersonal skills, communication and teamwork which can be applied in a variety of settings and with all relevant stakeholders.
- Evaluate their professional performance by applying an analytical, evidence based and reflective approach to their practice and demonstrate a willingness to be critically evaluated by others.
- Analyse information from a variety of sources, interpret the data to generate a diagnosis, determine the appropriateness of physiotherapy and monitor and evaluate the efficacy of interventions.
- Plan and perform a safe and effective assessment and intervention for patients across the lifespan and the continuum of care.
- Employ the skills of advocacy, leadership and business management principles within the healthcare sector.
- Practice and value a holistic approach to client care and case management utilising the International Classification of Function, Disability and Health framework, across the continuum of care.
- Plan and deliver effective health promotion and prevention strategies across the lifespan.
- Evaluate components of service delivery as part of a quality improvement cycle and plan, implement and re-evaluate effectiveness of actions taken.
- Apply the highest standards of ethical and culturally competent practice and professional behaviour.
- Plan, conduct, evaluate and disseminate research to address gaps in knowledge and inform development of physiotherapy practice.
- Demonstrate that they are work ready by applying a broad range of skills developed across diverse clinical areas and settings.
Career readiness
Further study
Pathway into Medicine
The Doctor of Physiotherapy offers a pathway into Bond’s medical program for domestic and international students. The selection process to enter Year 2 of the Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMedSt) will be based on GPA requirements, psychometric testing, and an interview. Applicants must also meet the broader entry requirements for the BMedSt. Please also note that places in Year 2 of the BMedSt are limited and dependent on availability.
Watch the lateral entry information video.
Other study options
Due to the research requirements (extended master’s) of the Doctor of Physiotherapy, graduates are eligible to progress to further postgraduate research (such as a PhD) leading to potential career options in research organisations and academia.