The University of Notre Dame Australia
Doctor of Physiotherapy (Research)
- Perth, Australia
- Broome, Australia
PhD
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Doctor of Physiotherapy (Research) at The University of Notre Dame Australia combines advanced coursework and independent research to deepen clinical and scholarly expertise. You'll build skills in research methods, critical thinking, and problem solving, receive faculty mentorship, and access resources for scholarly work. The programme focuses on current physiotherapy topics and aims to produce new knowledge to improve healthcare practice.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue academic roles, clinical research positions, senior specialist clinician posts, consultancy and policy adviser roles, or leadership roles in rehabilitation and healthcare services across universities, hospitals, research institutes, private practice, and industry and academia.
The Doctor of Physiotherapy (Research) program is designed for students who want to deepen their knowledge through rigorous research. It combines advanced coursework with independent research, allowing students to explore specific areas of physiotherapy in detail. The program aims to develop skills in conducting high-quality research, critical thinking, and problem-solving, all of which are essential for those planning to work in academia, clinical research, or specialized practice settings.
Students in this program are encouraged to engage with current issues in physiotherapy, contribute to new knowledge, and improve healthcare practices through their research projects. The program offers mentorship from experienced faculty and access to resources that support scholarly work. It is suitable for individuals looking to make a significant impact in the physiotherapy field while developing their expertise and research capabilities for future professional or academic roles.
