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Your career in physiotherapy starts here. Find out how Canadians are studying at world-ranking physio schools in Australia—then practicing in Canada.Australian graduate-entry physiotherapy degrees are highly sought after by Canadian university graduates with academic backgrounds in kinesiology, health sciences and human kinetics. Canadians enjoy learning from Australian academics who are world leaders in the physiotherapy field.
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Understanding Physiotherapy Licensing: How to Practice Physiotherapy in Canada
In Canada, you must have a license to call yourself a physical therapist or a physiotherapist—often abbreviated to PT or PHT. A license to practice physiotherapy is issued by organizations (regulatory colleges or regulators) in each province or territory.
The Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR) assists internationally trained physiotherapists to get their Canadian licenses. They work on behalf of provinces who provide the license to practice (except Quebec, which has its own process).
Australia is world-renowned for its leading-edge physiotherapy research and practice. At Australian universities, physiotherapy is a strong academic and clinical discipline, and Australian research in physiotherapy drives teaching and learning. This provides Australia’s physiotherapy students with opportunities to be educated in contemporary, evidence-based clinical practice.
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La Trobe University: Master of Physiotherapy Clinical Placement Opportunities
La Trobe University is a leading provider of physiotherapy education in Australia. It’s easy to see why so many students love it—including Canadians! Their Master of Physiotherapy Practice program offers students a wide range of clinical placement opportunities to gain hands-on experience in a variety of settings.
Benefits of Clinical Placements Clinical placements are crucial for physiotherapy students, allowing them to bridge their theoretical knowledge with practical application.
By participating in a variety of clinical placements, students get the opportunity to
apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world situations;
gain practical experience in a variety of settings;
develop their clinical skills and decision-making abilities;
network with experienced physiotherapists; and
gain valuable experience that will help them secure employment after graduation.
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Bond Physiotherapy revolutionizing rehabilitation one step at a time
What can you do with a degree in physiotherapy?
How about research into developing an exoskeleton to help those with mobility issues?
A Bond University research project exploring the integration of exoskeleton technology into the home and community is bringing an exciting rehabilitation reality closer, one step at a time.
The university has partnered with Taiwanese firm Keeogo, the developers of powered exoskeleton technology for those suffering from debilitating conditions such as stroke, osteoarthritis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and people recovering from surgeries.
Sensors in the exoskeleton allow the inbuilt computer to decide whether to bend or straighten joints and determine how much force is needed for each joint to work.Learn more about the Bond DPT
The exoskeletons have appeared in science fiction movies such as Edge of Tomorrow and Elysium, but now they are being used to help people recover by providing motorized power to help the user’s own muscle strength tackle everyday tasks like walking.
But Bond University Department of Physiotherapy PhD student Phil Abery says it’s time to further explore the rehabilitation benefits of the devices.
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Why should Canadians consider Bond University’s Doctor of Physiotherapy program?
The Bond DPT adopts a holistic problem-based learning approach adapted from the highly successful model developed by Canada’s McMaster University.
By initially limiting the intake to 20 students and working extensively with their network of industry colleagues, Bond was able to guarantee high-quality clinical places for all students and ensure a one-on-one personalized approach to the academic learning process.
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Bond Physiotherapy revolutionizing rehabilitation one step at a time
What can you do with a degree in physiotherapy?
How about research into developing an exoskeleton to help those with mobility issues?
A Bond University research project exploring the integration of exoskeleton technology into the home and community is bringing an exciting rehabilitation reality closer, one step at a time.
The university has partnered with Taiwanese firm Keeogo, the developers of powered exoskeleton technology for those suffering from debilitating conditions such as stroke, osteoarthritis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and people recovering from surgeries.
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Mid-year Intake Physiotherapy Degrees in Australia
Did you know physiotherapy degrees in Australia are a popular choice for Canadian students?
In fact, Australia is ahead of the curve when it comes to leading-edge physiotherapy research and practice. In Australia, physiotherapy is a strong academic and clinical discipline, and physio research drives its teaching and learning. This provides students with opportunities to be educated in contemporary, evidence-based clinical practice, and it’s one of the main reasons Canadians choose to undertake their physiotherapy degrees in Australia.
Multiple Intakes
Australian universities also offer multiple intakes through the year, so you can begin your studies as soon as possible.
Most programs in Australia start in January, February, or March, which is generally the beginning of their standard university year. Some graduate physiotherapy programs, however, offer additional intakes during the year. This means that if you only have one semester left in your degree, or if you’re missing a prerequisite or two, you can finish your undergraduate studies by December and still start your physio degree as early as May the following year.
Get the intakes!
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Meeting the University of Melbourne’s Prerequisites
You’re excited to apply to the University of Melbourne’s Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Physiotherapy, but then you discover you don’t meet the prerequisites.
Now what?
If you’ve checked the Melbourne’s Prerequisites page and find you don’t meet the prerequisites, don’t worry! You still have a few options to explore.
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Top 10 careers in physiotherapy
What are the top 10 careers in physiotherapy?
Physiotherapists assess their clients by planning and delivering individually designed treatment programs to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning and mobility; alleviate pain; and prevent physical dysfunction. They’re employed in clinics, extended-care facilities, hospitals, sports organizations, rehabilitation centres, or may work in private practice.
According to the Government of Canada, physiotherapy is “expected to face labour shortage conditions over the period of 2022–2031 at the national level,” and job opportunities in Canada on average are considered “good.”
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Bond physiotherapy student spends week with New Zealand Super Rugby franchise
What’s it like to be a Bond physiotherapy student?
Well, for one, you get to experience incredible clinical placements!
Take Bond University Doctor of Physiotherapy student Dougal Hicks, for example. He’s spending his 10-week placement in New Zealand with the Chiefs, a professional rugby union.
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—including stunning New Zealand!
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Understanding Physiotherapy Licensing: How to Practice Physiotherapy in Canada
In Canada, you must have a license to call yourself a physical therapist or a physiotherapist—often abbreviated to PT or PHT. A license to practice physiotherapy is issued by organizations (regulatory colleges or regulators) in each province or territory.
The Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR) assists internationally trained physiotherapists get their Canadian licenses. They work on behalf of provinces who provide the license to practice (except Quebec, which has its own process).
Australia is world-renowned for its leading-edge physiotherapy research and practice. With such amazing programs, it’s no wonder that Australian graduate-entry physiotherapy degrees are highly sought after by Canadian university graduates with academic backgrounds in kinesiology, health sciences and human kinetics. And did you know that all the physiotherapy degrees OzTREKK represents are recognized by the CAPR?
Here's what to expect during the process!
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University of Melbourne Doctor of Physiotherapy celebrates 10 years
The University of Melbourne Doctor of Physiotherapy recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary of graduation. The DPT program commenced in 2011 with its first graduation cohort celebrated in December 2013, which included many Canadians!
The Doctor of Physiotherapy draws on the University of Melbourne’s reputation for excellence in teaching and research to inspire and enable students to become outstanding physiotherapists ready to excel as world-class leaders in their chosen field.
About the Doctor of Physiotherapy
Program: Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) Location: Melbourne, Victoria Duration: 3 years Semester intake: February
As a Doctor of Physiotherapy student, you will be a part of an active and energetic cohort of peers. Your interest in the human body and its abilities will be shared and supported by a diverse group of fellow students with a wide range of backgrounds, education and experiences.
You’ll experience the inner workings of the clinical schools and world-renowned facilities of the Melbourne medical precinct. Throughout your training, you will have access to unrivalled opportunities across a range of specialist areas such as cardio respiratory, pediatrics, musculoskeletal, and neurological physiotherapy practice.
Keep reading about the Melbourne DPT
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Physio Students: A Day in the Life in Adelaide, South Australia! 
What’s it like to study physiotherapy in Australia?
First-year Master of Physiotherapy student, Madeline, recently took over the OzTREKK Instagram to share what a day in her life is like at Flinders University!
Here are some of the best questions from Madeline’s takeover, along with her answers.
Why did you want to study in Australia, and why did you choose Flinders University? Based off my four-year undergrad, I knew off the bat that I wasn’t really ready to go straight back into school in September. I sort of started the application process in Canada during my CASPer, then started looking pretty much immediately at schools in Europe and Australia.
And then Flinders, it’s actually sort of a funny story. I’d applied to other programs within Australia and they just weren’t really working out. I was having issues with getting everything processed, etc., and then I reached out to OzTREKK and they actually helped me with my application. It was sort of like a “meant to be” moment.
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Why should Canadians consider Bond University’s Doctor of Physiotherapy program?
In May 2007, Bond University introduced Australia’s first entry-level Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) degree. The two-year program was developed in response to the critical shortage of qualified practitioners identified by the Australian Physiotherapy Association and various State and Commonwealth health authorities.
The Bond DPT adopts a holistic problem-based learning approach adapted from the highly successful model developed by Canada’s McMaster University. By initially limiting the intake to 20 students and working extensively with their network of industry colleagues, Bond was able to guarantee high-quality clinical places for all students and ensure a one-on-one personalized approach to the academic learning process.
The two-year DPT at Bond is an accelerated degree, so the program runs through three semesters per year instead of just two, which means you’ll graduate a year ahead of the rest.
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What is the Bond Institute of Health & Sport?
What is the Bond Institute of Health & Sport, and what makes it so special for physiotherapy and occupational therapy students?
The brand-new Bond Institute of Health & Sport just 4 km (8 minutes!) from Bond’s main campus is a world-class teaching and training facility, focusing on promoting healthy behaviours and lifestyles and attracting professional athletes and sporting organizations from all over the world. The five-level building has created an additional 11,500m2 of education spaces, offices, and associated car parking.
The $45-million project at Robina meets the booming demand for new physiotherapists, exercise and sports scientists, dietitians, and occupational therapists.
It’s also home to health and sports science laboratories, used for research and athlete testing, and by health, sports science, OT, and physiotherapy students. It also features the High Performance Training Centre (HPTC), swimming pool, and temperature contrast pools, as well as an altitude room. The specialized teaching spaces and smaller clinical skills rooms are all equipped with modern technology and features that simulate real-life clinical environments, providing students with relevant, hands-on experience. Research units based at the institute include the Tactical Research Unit and the Water Based Research Unit.
Program: Doctor of Physiotherapy Location: Gold Coast, Queensland Intake: May Duration: 2 years
Bond University’s Doctor of Physiotherapy program is renowned for its unique blend of problem-based scientific learning, practical application, and up to 1400 hours of clinical placements.
There is a strong emphasis on clinical experiential learning with six units of placements in clinical settings included in the core subject listing and a further internship offered as an elective. Bond offers a variety of placements, including the lifespan of client services (pediatric, adult, ageing) and across the full spectrum of clinical areas.
Physiotherapy-designed facilities are set up to provide a therapist-patient experience like a professional clinic and assist the transition of DPT students into the healthcare setting for placements.
Physiotherapy treatment benches
Clinical simulation areas
Simulated wardroom with hospital beds and other hospital features (located at Bond main campus and the Clinical Education and Research Centre)
Research facilities 
Learn more about studying physio at Bond.
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Physiotherapy Graduates: Ask Me Anything!
We recently held an “Ask Me Anything” webinar with Canadian graduates of Australian physiotherapy programs–and they delivered!
There’s something invaluable about listening to graduates speak about the profession you’re considering. We often hear applicants say, “I’m so glad I watched that webinar. Their insight and experience really helped me solidify my plans. Now I really know I’m on the right track.”
Meet Cierra and Christian, graduates of the University of Melbourne Doctor of Physiotherapy program. While they chose to work in private practice after graduation, Cierra has chosen to work in orthopedic and pelvic health, and Christian works with a focus on strength sports.Learn more about Australian physio degrees
But why did they decide to apply to Australian physiotherapy schools? What was their experience studying in Australia? Did they stay in Australia to practice, or return home?
Read more here!
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What should you know before studying physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is an extremely popular program with Canadians, and we often have physio grads eager to cohost helpful webinars for prospective students. After all, who better to learn from than from someone who’s done it?
They have all the great advice!
One of the most frequent tips we hear from current physio students and graduates is, “Know your anatomy and physiology.”Learn more about Australian physiotherapy programs!
What OzTREKK students say about knowing anatomy
“It’s important I mention that Australian programs do not review any anatomy material that should be learned in undergrad. They wholeheartedly expect students to know their stuff from day 1, and the main piece of feedback we receive from students who commence the program is that they wish they reviewed their anatomy or studied more of it in undergrad, as they felt behind and it was a struggle. I like to encourage students to think of it more through the lens of ensuring that they know their stuff rather than ticking a box in order to gain entry into a 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.” Macquarie University Doctor of Physiotherapy student
“Review your anatomy, make sure you assumed knowledge is up to date.” Macquarie University Doctor of Physiotherapy student
“I would suggest doing some [anatomy] review before starting because it with help with every class down here.” UQ Master of Physiotherapy Studies student
Get more physiotherapy student tips!
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Bond University Physiotherapy Students Work with World Surf League
As the official higher education partner of the World Surf League (WSL), Bond University can offer its physiotherapy students unmatched opportunities in one of the most exciting industries.
Every semester, Bond students have access to internship opportunities across all facets of the organization, including sport management, sports science, event management, marketing and film and television. Bond academics and researchers also have opportunities to engage with the WSL Australia in the work and research.
For more than 20 years, the WSL hosts a yearly world surf league championship at Snapper Rocks on the Gold Coast, the world’s most famous right-hand sandy point break and a favourite location for the world’s best surfers. This event is so popular that it sees approximately 5,000–10,000 spectators on the beach—daily!
This year, the event will take place May 6–13. Surfers in this competition compete for a qualifying position on the 2024 WSL Championship Tour.
Bond Physiotherapy Practical Experience
This year, Bond physiotherapy students, academics, and Bond’s Water Based Research Unit (WBRU), will be holding surfer health checks for members of the public attending the event in May. These health checks will be available to surfers and spectators, and will provide as Bond DPT students with the opportunity to shadow their academics in the field and take in a world-class sports tournament.
The Bond physio students and academics will measure a participants’ blood pressure, ankle hip and shoulder strength, motion and flexibility, ear health, and body composition. The data collected from these checks will be entered into the WBRU database of both pro and recreational surfers, with participants receiving a report on how their results compare and outlining suggested areas they may like to work on or address with their health professionals of choice.
The fitness data collected will be compared to professional surfers such as Mick Fanning (Australian), Kelly Slater (American) and Stephanie Gilmore (Australian).
They will also measure strength and flexibility, and will conduct a bio-impedance analysis, which is great practical experience for physio students to get hands-on experience.
Assistant Professor of Physiotherapy James Furness overseas students during this practical experience. He has a background in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and he conducts innovative and novel research in the sports of surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, and swimming.
Since 2020, Bond University students in the Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine and Bond Business School have enjoyed exciting internships with WSL.
Bond University Doctor of Physiotherapy
The two-year Doctor of Physiotherapy at Bond University is an accelerated degree—three semesters per year instead of just two. This means you can graduate a year ahead of the rest.
Boasting 36 weeks of clinical placements (well over 1200 hours), Bond has highest placement hours in Australia and a strong emphasis on clinical experiential learning. Placements are sought in a variety of settings across the full spectrum of clinical areas including pediatrics, orthopedics, cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, neurological, ortho-geriatric, rehabilitation, chronic disease, disability, occupational, and sports practice—like world surf league championship!
Practical experience is also built into theoretical learning, with classes primarily delivered at the Bond Institute of Health and Sport. At this world-class testing and training facility, you’ll work with elite athletes and professional sporting teams using the most advanced testing equipment available!
Program: Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) Location: Gold Coast, Queensland Intake: May each year Duration: 2 years
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