Physiotherapy

About the course

A PhD helps students to specialise in one of the key research areas from chronic disease management, health promotion and prevention in order to prepare students for professional practice as a physiotherapy. By the end of the program, students should have made a significant and unique contribution to an existing area of knowledge through a thesis under academic supervision.

What you might learn

While researching for your thesis, you will be able to access specialist support including attending seminars, writing boot camps and workshops. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to demonstrate academic leadership, creativity and innovation in your research work.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as research scientist, scientific writer, physiotherapy manager, academic, Exercise Rehabilitation/Injury Management Advisor, Rehabilitation Consultant, and etc. in companies including The Melbourne Sports Medicine Centre, NHS, Novartis, Melbourne Victory, AFL Players' Association, and etc.

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***

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*Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2020)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com