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Physiotherapy

PhD / Doctoral.
The University of Melbourne

40

in world overall ranking*

1

in local overall ranking*
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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 Melbourne**



Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20

Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,583 - 2,094

Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,207 - 1,596

Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 9

Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***


*Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2020)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: payscale.com

Costs

Tuition fees per year

A$ 51,296

Information

Duration

3 years

Upcoming Intakes

Feb 2020

Course Code

071302J

Hotline

+61 3 9663 5333

Email

australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

Global Graduate Merit Scholarship

Up to 50% of tuition fees

Graduate Research Scholarships

Up to A$110,000

International Graduate Merit Scholarships

Up to 50% of tuition fees

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