Graduate Coursework

Doctor of Physiotherapy

  • Course code: MC-DPHYSIO
Clock
Duration
3 years full time
Location
Mode (Location)
On Campus (Parkville)
Calendar-month
Intake
February
Key dates
Dollar
Fees
Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) available
Learn more
Fork-right
Entry pathways
Special entry options and Access Melbourne are available
Learn more

Admission criteria

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

Don't meet the prerequisite subject requirements?

You may have the option to enrol in specific single subjects through the University's Community Access Program, even if you are not enrolled in a course. Completing these prerequisite subjects may qualify you for entry into this course. Learn more about single subject study.

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:
  • English language test score requirements Chevron-down
  • If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

    • IELTS

      7.0


      with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0

      TOEFL

      94+


      with writing 27; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13

      PEARSON

      65+


      with written communicative skill of 65 and no other communicative skill below 50

      CAMBRIDGE

      185+


      with no less than 185 in writing and no less than 169 in each other skill
    *Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

About selection

When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.

The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

Standard pathway

When assessing your prior academic performance, your most recent bachelor's degree results (including honours) will be used for the purposes of calculating your Grade Point Average (GPA) regardless of any subsequent graduate studies completed. Your GPA will be measured by considering the last three years of your undergraduate coursework studies (including honours when available).

Weightings will be applied by weighting the first of the final three years by 1, the second year by 2 and the final year by 2.

The GPA will be used to shortlist applicants for the Multi Mini Interview (MMI).

Final selection into the course will be made on the basis of a combined rank list where GPA and performance at interview are given equal weighting.

The Selection Committee may re-rank up to 3 applicants in any given intake with a high level of performance in postgraduate studies in a cognate area subject to the following:

  • Postgraduate study must have been completed within ten years of commencement of the Doctor of Physiotherapy;
  • Postgraduate study must be the equivalent of at least a one-year full time program;
  • Postgraduate study must be in a discipline that builds upon studies completed at the undergraduate level;
  • Postgraduate study must be in a health related or biological sciences discipline.

The Selection Committee is not required to fill the quotas and any unused places will be allocated as normal.

Guaranteed pathway (Domestic applicants)

As a Chancellors Scholar applicant, you will be offered a Commonwealth Supported Place in the course if you:

  • Submit their application by the deadline, AND
  • Have completed the subject prerequisites on the first attempt, AND
  • Perform satisfactorily in the Multi-Mini Interview (MMI).

As a Guaranteed Full Fee applicant, you will be offered an Australian fee place if you:

  • Submit your application by the deadline, AND
  • Have completed an undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 75% or higher, AND
  • Have completed the subject prerequisites on the first attempt, AND
  • Perform satisfactorily in the Multi-Mini Interview (MMI).

Please note that for both guaranteed pathways, the guarantee is only applicable if the Doctor of Physiotherapy is commenced within 18 months of completing your Bachelor degree at the University of Melbourne noting that no further study can be undertaken in this time (except for Honours at the University of Melbourne).

Guaranteed pathway (International applicants)

As a Chancellors Scholar applicant, you will be offered an international full fee place in the course if you:

  • Submit you application by the deadline, AND
  • Have completed the subject prerequisites on the first attempt, AND
  • Perform satisfactorily in the Multi-Mini Interview (MMI).

As a Guaranteed Full Fee applicant, you will be offered an international fee place in the course if you:

  • Submit your application by the deadline, AND
  • Have completed an undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 75% or higher, AND
  • Have completed the subject prerequisites on the first attempt, AND
  • Perform satisfactorily in the Multi-Mini Interview (MMI).

Please note that for both guaranteed pathways, the guarantee is only applicable if the Doctor of Physiotherapy is commenced within 18 months of completing your Bachelor degree at the University of Melbourne noting that no further study can be undertaken in this time (except for Honours at the University of Melbourne).

Indigenous pathway (Domestic applicants only)

When assessing your prior academic performance, your most recent bachelor's degree results (including honours) will be used for the purposes of calculating your Grade Point Average (GPA) regardless of any subsequent graduate studies completed. Your GPA will be measured by considering the last three years of your undergraduate coursework studies (including honours when available).

Weightings will be applied by weighting the first of the final three years by 1, the second year by 2 and the final year by 2.

As a verified Indigenous applicant, you will be offered a Commonwealth Supported Place in the course if you:

  • Achieve a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 or above, AND
  • Successfully complete a Multi-Mini Interview.

Indigenous applicants who satisfy these minimum requirements will be invited to attend an interview with a panel chaired by the Associate Dean (Indigenous) of the Faculty (or their nominee), and other appropriate Indigenous representatives.

Additional information

Inherent requirements

This course has inherent requirements. Refer to the Doctor of Physiotherapy Handbook for important information on these requirements.

Clinical placements

Clinical Placements are undertaken as part of this course. All students must undertake a Police Record Check, obtain a Working with Children Check and comply with immunisation requirements. Refer to the following pages for important information:

Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM)

We encourage domestic students to explore eligibility for Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM). GAM offers an opportunity for admission to this course even if your tertiary marks are below the standard entry requirements. GAM applicants may also be considered for financial bursaries and Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) where available.

GAM categories include coming from a rural area, being an Indigenous Australian, experiencing financial hardship or personal difficulties, having refugee status, or living with a disability or medical condition. In assessing applications, we look to balance opportunity and your capacity to succeed.

Advanced Standing

Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).

Advanced Standing is not considered for this course.

For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.
Need more information on the University’s general entry requirements?