Bond University

Bond Doctor of Physiotherapy

The Doctor of Physiotherapy program offers an innovative problem- and case-based learning model of physiotherapy education to prepare entry-level physiotherapists for their roles and responsibilities as first-contact practitioners.

The program integrates the clinical, pathological, and related basic sciences with the physiotherapy knowledge, skills, and professional behaviours and attitudes required to examine, diagnose and treat physiotherapy clients.

Clinical Practice
The Bond DPT features up to 1,400 hours of learning in a clinical environment. Clinical practice experiences are designed to produce work-ready, entry-level graduates who are competent to practice across the lifespan in a range of environments and settings. Variable experiences across the lifespan are sought in a range of clinical settings. These will include

• acute care (such as general cardiorespiratory and orthopedics),
• inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation, and
• musculoskeletal outpatients (such as hospital outpatients or private practice).

You may also have the opportunity to experience a diverse clinical experiences in line with your interests dependent on placement availability:

• Pediatrics
• Women’s/men’s health
• Specialist acute care services
• Sports
• Rural, remote or international placements

In your final semester, you’ll complete a research project and an elective placement or elective coursework subject, both of which are designed to extend your skills and knowledge beyond commonly encountered clinical experiences. These extending clinical / research and coursework opportunities are designed to ensure you’re well prepared for entry into the physiotherapy workforce.

Career Development
Building on the skills and resources produced during the Physiotherapist: Work Ready subject, the team at the Career Development Centre on the main Bond campus will help strengthen your interpersonal and employability skills, as well as helping you prepare for the job application and interview process. You’ll also be able to work on real-life projects of your own choosing under the guidance of academics and industry mentors in the Transformer program.

**Bond DPT’s fees are calculated by semester (3 semesters per year instead of the standard 2)