The Department of Physiotherapy recently celebrated 25 years of excellence in physiotherapy education. The Doctor of Physiotherapy draws on the University of Melbourne's reputation for excellence in teaching and research to inspire and enable students to become outstanding physiotherapists ready to excel as world-class leaders in their chosen field. Graduates will be work-ready and immediately employable following registration having gained diverse clinical experience in major hospitals and knowledge of primary healthcare and community engagement. Led by highly credentialed and networked lecturers and mentors, as well as connections with leading hospitals, research institutes and the private sector, the Doctor of Physiotherapy is designed to meet the current and future needs of students, patients and the changing nature of the health workforce. Graduates have the opportunity to pursue careers in a range of health settings including hospitals, private practice, sporting and rehabilitation facilities, community organisations or as an advisor to government or industry bodies. This degree provides opportunities to study and work overseas. The course prepares students for the changing roles of the physiotherapist in areas such as chronic disease management, health promotion and prevention, emergency medicine, acute care and private practice. The clinical program builds progressively to independent practice, with approximately 37 weeks of clinical practice. Key program features include advanced theoretical knowledge in areas such as pharmacology, leadership and management, and inter-professional education, including a faculty student conference. The program includes: Clinical placements in the largest major metropolitan teaching hospitals, primary care, rural and international settings Innovative teaching methods and an extensive clinical program that offers advanced skills that will create work-ready and highly employable graduates Being part of one of the largest health sciences faculties in Australia An international focus to develop skills and attitudes enabling practice in both national and international environments Being part of Australia's strongest research university Opportunities to explore advanced practice (e.g. emergency medicine, sports physiotherapy) Intended learning outcomes The Doctor of Physiotherapy draws on the University of Melbourne's reputation for excellence in teaching and research to inspire and enable students to become outstanding physiotherapists ready to excel as world-class leaders in their chosen field. Desired graduate attributes have been carefully defined, developed and mapped to every component of the course. The 67 attributes, listed in full below, have been collated into six domains: Self Knowledge Patient Physiotherapy profession Systems of Health care Society Further study The School also offers a number of postgraduate certificates in specialist clinical fields and Research Higher Degrees at PhD.