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Key application dates
UPCOMING INTAKES AND KEY DATES
- Summer (February intake) applications due: 30 June 2024
All applications must be submitted no later than 11:59pm AEST on 30 June for the following year’s intake. No late applications will be accepted.
Please note the other key dates:
- Deadline for subject prerequisite assessment (if required) for the following year’s intake: 31 May
- Shortlisted applicants notified of online interview time: Mid-August
- Interviews conducted: Mid to late August
- Application outcomes sent: October
The dates above are subject to change. Applicants are advised to frequently refer to the website for any updates or changes.
There are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) for this course. To ensure you are considered for a CSP, submit your complete application prior to the application deadline.
How to apply
1. Review entry requirements and eligibility
- Check the entry requirements tab of this course page and ensure you meet the admission criteria.
- Review the English language requirements.
- Consider whether you are eligible for Graduate Access Melbourne.
- If you are applying for multiple courses, ensure you have confirmed your preference order.
2. Gather your supporting documentation
As part of your application, you’ll be required to submit:
- Transcripts and detailed information related to all previous studies you have undertaken and/or completed, including an explanation of the grading system used and official certified English translation of any document that is not written in English. View further information about supporting documentation.
- Evidence of meeting the University's English language requirements.
- Evidence of meeting the subject prerequisites
- Confirmation of Identity submitted to the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Indigenous Support Office, if applying to the Indigenous pathway.
3. Submit your application
- To get started, begin your application here.
Additional application considerations:
Where a course offers both Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) and Australian full fee (AF) places, you only need to submit an application for one fee type. You will automatically be considered for a CSP if you are eligible.
After you apply
- All communications related to your application, including requests for additional information and application outcomes, will be sent to the email address you registered for your application. To avoid delays, please upload requested information as soon as possible.
- Please note that the Admissions team will only contact you via email if anything else is needed; there's no need to enquire about the timeline in the meantime.
- If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a Multi-Mini interview in mid-August 2024.
Additional information
Interview information
Doctor of Physiotherapy Multi Mini Interviews (MMI) for all shortlisted applicants will be conducted online, via video conference in mid-late August. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted in mid-August and will receive detailed information regarding the MMI, including interview times and interview link.
The interview runs for approximately 1 hour and includes an 8 station Multiple Mini Interview (MMI). Each station takes 5 minutes and features either video of a single interviewer asking a question and text on screen, or just text on screen. The MMI aims to assess non-academic qualities including cultural sensitivity, maturity, collaboration, reliability and communication skills.
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: