Program Overview

Doctor of Philosophy - Physiotherapy

Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy - Physiotherapy is a research-based degree that allows students to explore new knowledge and contribute to the field of physiotherapy. The program is designed to develop students' cognitive skills, technical skills, and creative skills to investigate, analyze, and synthesize complex information, problems, concepts, and theories.

Admission Criteria

To be eligible for admission, applicants must demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed research course. Generally, this may be a master's degree or bachelor's degree with first or upper second-class honors.

Entry Requirements for Australian and New Zealand Students

• Applicants are required to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed research course.
• Generally, this may be a master's degree or bachelor's degree with first or upper second-class honors.

Ranking and Selection Process

• Entry to this course is competitive, with limited places available.
• Offers will be made in the following distinct rounds:
  • Round 1: 28 June 2024
  • Round 2: 30 August 2024
  • Round 3: 31 October 2024
  • Round 4: 3 December 2024

English Requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

• Writing: 6.5
• Speaking: 6.5
• Reading: 6.5
• Listening: 6.5
• Overall band score: 6.5

Fees and Scholarships

Fee information is not available for this course at this time. Find estimated course fees.

Location

The Curtin campuses or teaching locations where units of this course are offered.

• Curtin Perth

How to Apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice.

• Curtin Perth

Professional Recognition and Accreditation

Depending on your area of specialty, you may be eligible for membership of various professional organizations upon graduation.

Research Areas

The Doctor of Philosophy - Physiotherapy program allows students to explore new knowledge and contribute to the field of physiotherapy. Research areas may include:

• Cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on that knowledge and its application
• Cognitive, technical, and creative skills to investigate, analyze, and synthesize complex information, problems, concepts, and theories
• Cognitive, technical, and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level
• Cognitive and technical skills to design, use, and evaluate research and research methods
• Communication and technical skills to present a coherent and sustained argument and to disseminate research concepts, plans, and results to peers and the general community
• Technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyze, theorize, and disseminate research that makes a contribution to knowledge

Duration

This course is by research and normally requires one to two years of full-time or equivalent part-time study.

CRICOS

The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) Code indicates a registered program offered to international students studying in Australia on student visas.

• C

Why Research at Curtin

Curtin is widely recognized for applied research firmly focused on solving real-world problems. Underpinning our research endeavors are strong partnerships with industry, business, and government, which result in outcomes that greatly benefit the broader community locally, nationally, and globally. Our international reputation for being a strong partner in industry-driven research ensures our graduates enjoy outstanding opportunities to become innovators in their fields.