Curtin University

Program

Well-designed Contemporary Holistic Curriculum
Curtin has been educating physiotherapists for almost 75 years and has developed a strong local, national, and international reputation for producing excellent graduates.

As a Curtin Doctor of Physiotherapy student, you’ll learn in an intimate peer cohort, nested within a large, established program in specialized anatomy, simulation, and clinical facilities. You’ll experience contemporary curriculum design and interprofessional learning opportunities with other health students, which includes a stand-alone unit on understanding and helping people who have pain.

World-class Physiotherapy Educators
You’ll learn from award winning, internationally recognized researchers and clinicians whose expertise spans areas such as musculoskeletal health, cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, exercise and cancer, ergonomics, and pain management. This combination of academic excellence, practical experience and personalised support makes Curtin Physiotherapy an outstanding choice if you are seeking a rewarding and globally recognized physiotherapy education.

What You’ll Learn

• Competently apply physiotherapy in changing and unpredictable environments, improving health outcomes for a wide range of individuals
• Communicate clearly and confidently to advocate for and educate your patients, individuals, and diverse community groups
• Use digital technologies in innovative ways that enhance how healthcare is delivered
• Develop curiosity, creativity, and responsiveness as new evidence emerges, and physiotherapy practice evolves
• Develop cultural humility and contribute to better healthcare outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Lead and collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders and interprofessional teams to achieve the best possible physiotherapy outcomes for your patients

Clinical Placements
You’ll gain valuable clinical and professional experience via more than 1,000 hours of clinical practice across diverse healthcare settings (including an on-campus clinic). Curtin offers opportunities for rural and international clinical placements and is positioned as a gateway to Asia, offering exciting international placements. You’ll be supported by the Fieldwork team who lead best practice in optimizing clinical placement experiences to ensure you’re industry ready.

Student Support
As an international student, your well-being is a priority at Curtin. You’ll have access to dedicated international student services aimed to support you with personal, academic, financial, cultural, and well-being challenges. Curtin also offers a “Settle In” program developed for international DPT students.