Doctor of Physiotherapy
Health and welfare
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.
Official- Duration
- 3 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Extended)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- North Ryde
- NSW
- Course code
- CRICOS 075265K
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Course overview
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.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
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. Available dates and details for the Casper test are available athttps://my.acuityinsights.app/dates-times . 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.
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
Prior tertiary weighted average mark
WAM 65%; WAM 60%
65%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7L 7 · R 7 · W 6.5 · S 7
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
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. Available dates and details for the Casper test are available athttps://my.acuityinsights.app/dates-times . 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.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | North Ryde | 22 February 2027 | — | $60,700per year | International students |
Where it is taught
North Ryde
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Doctor of Physiotherapymq.edu.au
- Macquarie Universitymq.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Academic Entry for International Students - Undergraduate (July 2026)Official source
- Macquarie Undergraduate Course Guide 2027Official source
- Academic entry requirements for international studentsOfficial source
- Macquarie official 2027 Coursefinder pagesOfficial source
- Macquarie English language requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source