Physiotherapy

The instructors are amazing. They are highly experienced and approachable, the materials are very engaging. Although course structure is intensive and work load could be challenging, but it is well-organized and with strong support network. Learning at USYD has been a wonderful experience. I love their historic architecture and amazing views. Review your anatomy!

DPT program at UOM is great. It is well spaced out and the tutors really care for your mental and well being. Instructors are caring and friendly.

I love UQ! There’s always something happening for the students to look forward to and the campus is gorgeous. Everyone seems to enjoy coming to campus which I can’t say the same for a lot of other schools post-COVID specifically those who have a hybrid or online style of lecturing. Instructors are very involved and the hands-on training with the tutors is helpful. Unfortunately because practical class time is so short, we don’t get to see the tutors more than once a week. The course structure is pretty jam packed. Very very busy. The QPSA is our students association and they run events from time to time with a ball/dinner event at the end of semester 2. Most of the content is newer and up to date, with lecturers being professionals in their field.

Bond is a very student centered university. There are always enough educators to ask your questions and to learn from and network with. They provide a lot of materials but it will be up to you to access that material and use it to the fullest. The program is full of professors that have your full interest in mind. Ask them, network with them, and learn from them!

A university that puts students first. The teaching staff are very personable and give you all the support you need to succeed. Also the campus is beautiful. The program does an excellent job at teaching the hands-on practical skills, which give you the greatest opportunity to learn. The instructors are very personable and supportive, and promote a very engaging learning environment. Take advantage of the time to utilize your practical skills and all the knowledgeable clinical educators at your disposal.

The campus is beautiful, teachers are amazing and very helpful, community of students is welcoming. Student to teacher ratio is good, a lot of hands on and in person learning.

I like how the facility is new, with modern equipment and technologies. I like how the university is close to the city and provides resources and events for students. I dislike how the parking situation is at the university. I like how the instructors are very knowledgeable and willing to help out students. I dislike how the class sizes are quite large and how there is minimal time to practice skills in tutorials. The program is fairly fast paced and is easy to fall behind on the lecture and tutorial material. Try to brush up on your anatomy before classes start if you can!

I like how the teachers take their time to explain topics. I dislike how our exam schedules come out very late. I like having hands on experience and learning new skills. It may be scary thinking about moving abroad and starting over again but once classes start it gets easier.

Facilities are beautiful, new buildings with lots of new things for us to use to support our learning. The educators are so supportive, honestly The educators are so supportive, honestly the best part of the course is the relationships that you are able to build. You are made to feel so comfortable with asking questions and feel that you are in a safe learning environment.

I love all the professors and the program is really well designed. The facilities on campus are great with lots of cafes, study spots and large gym. I dislike the amount of ongoing construction and how the campus essentially shuts down on Sundays. I like the class sizes and the course material but sometimes feel like the lectures are a bit disorganized.

Private university including brand new Sports Health campus with new rooms and equipment for medical team. Small class sizes and student oriented learning. The small class size is helpful with more learning and hands-on practice in labs. It is a very fast paced program with 3 semesters a year with limited breaks between semesters.

Very well established program, uses evidence based practice in all of their lectures, has lots of hand on practice time and highly educated professors. I disliked how there was not as many social events for the GEMS program.  I like how we have tons of professors continuously giving us feedback and how the program genuinely takes our opinions into consideration with the course structure and what we feel we need to be better practitioners.

I enjoy the teaching facilities and the material that is being taught, as it is very interesting and pertinent to what will be needed for placements. I like the structure of the curriculum and the degree.

Small classes at Bond. Educators that care about you. Bond is very hands on practical focused. I don’t like the additional costs such as placements. It’s necessary, but it would be nice to know prior that I would be funding relocation for placement.

I love the professors. They are always will to stay and discuss any questions and get to know us a bit better. I dislike that the university is so big! Sometimes I feel like it is a city within the city! I like the professors and the tutorials we have. I dislike the weighting of exams and assignments.

[I like the] close connections with tutors due to small class sizes, and the instructors [but] some of the condensed course materials are disorganized.  Push yourself to get out of comfort zone to enable yourself to grow both as a student and a person while doing this experience.

Facilities are great and the educators are some of the best. I can see why the university is ranked so highly in the world rankings. I love the content we are learning since I’m passionate about physio. The only thing I dislike is that all the content is crammed up into 2 years with placement blocks so exam time gets extremely stressful, something I have never see before. In my first semester I had an exam each day for 5 days in a row! Definitely requires a lot of mental preparation before doing a vigorous program like this. Enjoy it and try and understand the course content rather than just trying to memorize it. Physio can require a lot of problem solving at time so it’s key to understand the body and it’s physiology/anatomy. Also this course has cardiorespiratory and neurological components which are just as much as the musculoskeletal parts so have a good understanding of those 2 subjects as well to be successful.

The program is amazing and staff and students are great.

Campus is very large and beautiful, but can be difficult to maneuver for new students and takes a while to walk from one side of campus to another. Facilities are top notch, but feedback from and interaction with professors and tutors is limited and not many opportunity for getting to know other people in program. Program cohort is very large. Material is very broad and overarching of all things related to my program.

I like the campus and availability of pharmacies, gym, outdoor areas etc. I do wish that there was orientation or a tour of campus for Masters students…. I like the class size and most of the professors are lovely.

The tutors/professors are very knowledgeable and caring. Class sizes are small enough to enhance your learning.

I like the campus, the facilities. I dislike that not a lot of equipment and merchandise is included in the program. Program is fantastic, big workload but worth it in the end. Review your anatomy beforehand.

Class sizes are ideal. 65 of us total is great because we always have between 4-7 profs helping us out. Profs are great as well. Likes: Brand new facilities, amazing professors across a variety of different professions/locations and experiences. The profs go above and beyond and I feel like they genuinely care about our well being. Work load is intense but through the lectures, labs, tutorials etc great marks can be achievable. Dislikes: Very expensive to begin with but then they make you buy some of the equipment. You would hope that with the cost we pay they would include some of the equipment we need. Make sure physio is actually the profession you want to do. There are a few people in our class who have stopped showing up consistently as they have lost interest in the program/career. Don’t be afraid to reach out to us when we are 2nd years, next year. We would all be more than happy to help out with any questions about the program, accommodation and just adjusting to life in AUS.

Love the modern feeling of the campus with the beautiful nature surrounding. So many good food options! Don’t love how it is kind of isolated from other things (such as the city, other restaurants/cafes, only other thing in the area is the shopping centre). Really like the instructors, they are all super passionate about physio and are wanting every student to do well in the program and beyond. Dislike the disorganization of information, e.g., it is hard to find info on program requirements, layout of classes, organization of observation hours.

It is so incredible to get into a different environment than home. This university/program is making me very excited to be a physio and I feel it will prepare me very well for when I get there. Make sure you have a really good foundation in anatomy for this program. It is pretty easy to make friends with those in the program. Make sure to plan lots of study session which can then turn into planning social events. Facetime is your best friend with staying in touch, but if not possible than an easy update text to family and friends is still great.

Experience is great, campus is beautiful, courses are in a new building and are good. The communication between myself and the school was slow. The course material is interesting. The tutorials are great because you’re having hands-on learning. Instructors are good. Class sizes are up to 60 people in a class but there is a good student-to-instructor ratio.

The campus is beautiful and im very happy with my decision. Its a bit outside of the city so the rent isnt too bad here either. The instructors are great and seem like they really want us to succeed

Like: 24 hour access to library, transportation, organized activities, location. Like: use of online lectures and in-person practicals, instructors, and teaching methods.

Facilities on campus are amazing, best university I have ever been to. Educators are amazing and small class sizes are extremely beneficial to the overall learning experience. I like the class sizes, course material, teaching methods, and the instructors are amazing. Get ready to have the time of your life, whilst learning from the top minds in the profession. Make friends and remember to enjoy your time. Explore this wonderful country.

Like their campus, lots of food options and study areas. Don’t like how the campus life is not as alive. Love the clinical hours we get, support we are offered if needed from student services and profs/tutors. I do not like how majority of content is self learn.

Great professors that know you by name and are looking out for you, great facilities, new friends, accelerates program that is fast pace. I like the instructors, overall material learned thus far and the way it is taught. Not a fan of certain subjects within the program but they are mandatory no matter where u take the degree but the professors make it fun.

New facilities, close to the city, lots going on! My university’s program is changing from a 2 year to a 3 year – I like the 2 year a lot, great professors, lots of material covered, feeling excited for practicals. Downside is a lack of communication around timelines/exams schedules/important information. Get medical documents in order – specifically vaccine history including dates/doses (batch number if possible). Check the university’s website and set a reminder to submit your timetable preferences (they vary a lot, there’s lots of possible options- could be at school everyday or only 2-3 days/week), make sure to get out there/have fun when you do have breaks!

The beautiful facilities, my Aussie mates and the welcoming atmosphere at Macquarie uni. The classes are broken into cohorts you follow through the semester with, this is great because you develop strong relationships within your cohort. A prominent online component is followed up with highly practical physiotherapy classes.

Small class sizes, lots of facilities and services for students. Program is more expensive than others though. Profs genuinely want you to do well and want to get to know you.

Everything is good. Very practical based, which I love.

It is a good [university]! I like the campus and the facilities. I find the instructors/profs very knowledgeable. I don’t like the pacing of the courses, I find some need much more time and others could be shortened.

Easy to access services, small class sizes, friendly and enjoyable campus personnel and activities …the staff is amazing and courses are engaging and interesting.

I like that everything we are learning is practical and we get to start hands on learning right away. Sometimes the scheduling is not very organized, and the marking for exams are not clearly shown. I like that we have lots of opportunity for hands on learning, would like to have more clear guidelines on how assessments are evaluated.

I like the city, the accessibility of the school, lots of study spaces, the different lecturers we get to work with each week. I like the variety of lectures we have, I like all of the practical sessions. I wish there were more study resources and organization in some courses.

Great program but the school is relatively far from everything else in melbourne. I like the class size

The campus is gorgeous and everyone is so nice and helpful when you need guidance. The teachers are also very professional and want you to learn. I live in Bondi and although the campus is a bit far from Sydney CBD, I enjoy the trek to the university as the landscape is gorgeous and public transportation is good here. I like that we get hands-on experience right at the start of the program. I can only say I wish I learned anatomy more before attending this program because professors here assume you know a lot about it.

Flinders University is a great university. The university provides adequate tools and resources for their students to achieve. The campus is beautiful. I am enjoying my program. I enjoy my program because of the amount of placement and clinical experience we have.

I like the university…. I enjoy the program because there is a lot of hands on learning through tutorials and the material is interesting.

Love it,  UQ is beautiful and a top university.  The program is very professional and my professors are super helpful. Content is also very interesting. Review your anatomy.

Great program I’m learning lots and great campus with lots to do all the time. it’s difficult but I feel I’m learning a ton and well on my way to becoming a Physio. I would suggest doing some [anatomy] review before starting because it with help with every class down here.

I like my university as it has a great atmosphere to study and the campus is also great. I am enjoying my program because I get lots of hands on practical classes which helps deepens my knowledge.

I love the university! Great atmosphere, beautiful campus, and well developed programs. I love my program, so much hands on activity already in our first year. It’s a bit more difficult than I had imagined but I’m loving the challenge. Get ready to work hard but also enjoy yourself along the way! Make time to meet people and build relationships so you have a good foundation to put the hard work in.

It is a beautiful campus with great staff and facilities. The work life balance is great. Only being in class 3x a week gives you lots of time to study and leisure or work as well. However I may have preferred to do a more condensed two year program.

Yes I do like Bond University. Top notch education and the teacher to student ratio makes it a great learning environment. The program is difficult but I love the profession …I am enjoying the program.  Be sure to refresh your anatomy and do a bit of prep work in the coming months of your departure. It will make a world of difference.

I wanted the opportunity to study abroad and UQ has a really good reputation it also helps that the campus is gorgeous! The GEMS physio program is two intense years, but through those two years you make some really good friends… I liked how the classes are smaller and every course also has a practical class, meaning you get to take what you learned in the lecture and try them out yourself.  When they recommend you brush up on your anatomy, it really does help! Also you really don’t need a lot of winter clothes here, it doesn’t get cold other than in the mornings really.

I love the small class sizes and all the close interactions with professor as it helps to facilitate better learning.

I like how organized the system they use to give us material to learn on our own and I like how there are several options in scheduling our weekly tutorials I dislike the campus that we are at, the cumberland campus does not compare to the main campus in camperdown. the facilities are kept a lot cleaner, the libraries are open later and there are many food options on the camperdown campus. Aside from the cafeteria on cumberland campus there are no other food options and the the cafeteria closes around 3:30pm

I like that our class is of 38 which means we have greater exposure with professors and they teach us handling techniques themselves. UQ is rated one of the highest in Australia and I’m hoping to take a lot back home especially manual handling skills which is years ahead of Canada.

I love UQ and this program. It’s intense but so fulfilling. In the 8 months I’ve studied here I feel like I have learned so much. The professors are awesome and you really feel as if you are getting the best most up to date evidence presented to you every day.

I love my professors and how supportive and understanding they are. Anatomy cadaver lab is pretty cool and the only uni in Victoria that has one! 🙂

I like the small cohort; I feel like you get to know your classmates a lot more closely. I also like the enthusiasm of the instructors. They are enthusiastic and passionate about the content and deliver it in an interesting way.

Program is great but difficult (fast pace). Very nice teaching staff for the most part. The university itself is situated a little far from the city which is sometimes inconvenient however everyone really cares about the students here which is really comforting. Also, MD and DPT students have many lectures together and clinical hours together which is really interesting and fun !

I love the small community feel to the university, all of the professors know you by name and are there to help you succeed.

Bond is great! The facilitators and teachers are very personable and the teacher to student ratio is so good! It’s a fast paced course so sometimes I feel so far behind and unable to stay caught up.

Both campuses are great. The main campus is absolutely beautiful if most of your classes are there. The staff do care about your physiotherapy process here, which is hard to find.

I chose the University of Sydney because of their amazing program. They are so world renowned and have an amazing group of professors who want you to succeed! I am loving the program! Although it’s a two-year program, it is going by so fast! I knew that it would require a lot of hard work and dedication, but it is such a rewarding feeling being part of an amazing faculty. The professors are awesome and offer lots of help.

The program does a great job of really opening the idea of different pathways in the area of physiotherapy.