Core Zone
This zone consists of all the compulsory requirements for the degree.
240 credit points
Qualification
240 credit points
Doctor of Physiotherapy
UAC CODE: 860368 (North Ryde)
Overview
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Study options
- Full Time
- In person, on campus
Duration Duration can vary due to your prior learning and work experience. Learn about admission points under Entry Requirements.
Duration can vary due to your prior learning and work experience. Learn about admission points under Entry Requirements.
- Full time: 3 years
Fees The estimated annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full-time study load. Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
The estimated annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full-time study load. Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
- Domestic Commonwealth Supported Fee
- Estimated annual fee AUD $9,700
- Domestic Fee-paying
- Estimated annual fee AUD $44,700
Location and start dates
North Ryde:
- Session 2 (27 July 2026)
Current Macquarie students: To view all the details for your chosen course, visit the Macquarie University Handbook
Summary
Key features
- Blend classroom learning and practical work to be career-ready
Combine coursework with 1000+ hours of clinical practice to effectively assess, diagnose and treat people with movement disorders.
- Get a unique and personalised study experience
Benefit from small class sizes, extra support and increased interaction with your teachers for a more personalised experience.
- Graduate with skills that make you stand out from your peers
Develop unique leadership, business and advocacy skills in addition to advanced physiotherapy skills, and be more employable.
- Study in state-of-the-art facilities
Enhance your learning by simulating authentic clinical environments in our specialised teaching facilities.
Career outcomes
With a rapidly evolving job market, it’s vital that you have the right skills to evolve with it. We’ll help you upskill or reskill so you can take the next career step in your current industry, or move to one that matches your changing interests. View professions and potential employers.
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About the Doctor of Physiotherapy at Macquarie University
Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences
The Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences is ambitiously pushing the boundaries of progressive thinking and challenging what's possible to solve some of the big issues of our time. You'll learn from expert academics, researchers and clinicians within an educational environment that's unique in Australia.
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Studying at Macquarie
Our vibrant and leafy campus forms part of one of the largest business and technology precincts in Australia. To ensure you have the right skills when you graduate — whether you're starting your first job or taking your career to the next level — we offer flexible study options, personalised degrees and practical experiences.
Benefits of studying at Macquarie
Course structure
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Focused and flexible study
Where you can study
In person, on campus
Core Zone
240 credit points
Your degree’s core zone provides the focus of your preferred area of study and consists of all the units you’ll need to complete to meet your degree’s requirements.
Essential units
240 credit points
Complete each unit below.
Essential units are units that you must complete to qualify for your degree.
Further details
Find further information and specific requirements in the Macquarie University Handbook.
Guide to University terminology
Use our handy guide to better understand common study terms.
Career outcomes
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Take the next step in your career
Employers
- Aged care facilities
- Community health centres
- Hospitals
- Private health sector
- Sports clubs and teams
- Work, health and safety agencies
Career information
Job and Skills Australia – an Australian Government initiative – provides accessible labour-market data, research and tools to help you understand Australia’s current and projected workforce-skills needs.
Professional recognition
The Doctor of Physiotherapy Degree is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council and approved by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
Multiply your employability
Expert teachers
Learn from leading physiotherapy academics, researchers and practicing clinicians.
Ready to practice
Build connections with 1000+ clinical hours in private practice, hospitals and sports organisations.
Mid-year entry
Start and finish your studies mid-year, and apply for jobs while your peers are still studying.
Entry requirements
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Simple steps to entry at Macquarie
See if you meet the academic requirements
Check if you qualify for recognition of prior learning
Do you meet some, but not all of the requirements?
Depending on your prior qualifications, work experience or other recognised prior learning, you may qualify for entry to this degree at the admission point below.
Each admission point requires the completion of some or all of the degree’s zones, which will affect the overall duration of the degree.
Guide to admission points
| Complete this degree in: | If you meet the below or hold a recognised equivalent*: | Course structure: |
|---|---|---|
3 years (full-time, or equivalent duration if available part-time) | At least:
Offers are competitive, meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee offer of admission. Ranking of applicants is based on 50% WAM and 50% Casper score. Available dates and details for the Casper test are available at https://my.acuityinsights.app/dates-times . An admission pathway for Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander applicants who hold at least an AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 60, completed in the last 10 years, and a satisfactory Casper test score, completed within the 12 months before the commencement date of the course. | Core Zone (240 credit points) View course structure |
AQF levels
*'Bachelor’s qualification' relates to an AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent.
Guide to University terminology
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Full degree duration
Admission point considerations
Credit for prior learning eligibility
You may qualify to complete your degree sooner!
Recognition of prior learning
With recognition of prior learning (RPL), you could get credit for your prior study and experience, reducing the duration of your studies. Credit is awarded for formal and informal or non-formal learning. You’ll need to apply for RPL once you receive your offer to study at Macquarie.
Find out moreYour prior learning may consist of:
- Formal learning
- Informal and non-formal learning
English language requirements
When applying to study at Macquarie University, you’re required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.
You may satisfy the English language requirements by:
- passing an approved English language test at the required level
- holding a qualification from an approved country with English as the language of instruction
Learn more about English language requirements for applications direct to Macquarie University
The required standard of English for this degree is:
| IELTS band | Minimum score required |
|---|---|
| Overall | 7 |
| Reading | 7 |
| Writing | 6.5 |
| Listening | 7 |
| Speaking | 7 |
Additional information and requirements
Assumed knowledge
Recommended studies
Inherent requirements
To be eligible to graduate from your course, you must satisfy the inherent requirements – essential activities, capacities and academic requisites – of that course.
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Fees
The estimated annual fee displayed is based on a standard full-time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you'll pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol.
Find out moreEstimated cost
The cost of your studies may vary based on:- units chosen
- government support received
- approved credit for prior learning or work experience.
Commonwealth supported place
AUD $9,700
Indicative annual fee
Domestic fee paying
AUD $44,700
Estimated annual fee
AUD $558.75
Fee per credit point
Government assistance
HECS‑HELP is a loan scheme that assists eligible students enrolled in Commonwealth supported places to pay their student contribution amounts. It can't be used for additional study costs, such as accommodation or text books.
FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists eligible students enrolled in Domestic fee-paying courses. It's used to defer full or part of your tuition fee and can't be used for additional study costs, such as accommodation or textbooks.
Student amenities fee
You’re required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) to Macquarie University in compliance with the Higher Education Legislation Amendment (Student Services and Amenities) Act 2011 (Cth). The fee contributes to services, support and facilities of a non-academic nature.
Learn about SSAFScholarships
Macquarie University offers a variety of scholarships that recognise a range of factors, including academic or athletic achievement, leadership experience and volunteer work, or financial need and hardship. Additional scholarships may be available for selected areas of study.
Scholarships available for eligible postgraduate students, studying the Doctor of Physiotherapy
All
Australian Defence Force PG Sponsorship
Applications close: No separate application
Award value: 10% of total tuition fees for standard course duration
Find out moreAcademic
Aboriginal
Disability
Financial
Leadership
Rural
Macquarie Advantage Scholarship (Postgraduate)
Financial support for postgraduate study.
Applications close: Nov Round: 13 November 2026; Dec Round 2: 10 December 2026; Jan Round 2: 8 January 2027
Award value: $12,000 per year for standard course duration
Find out moreAcademic
Macquarie University Postgraduate Loyalty Scheme 10% sponsorship
Supporting postgraduate studies for our alumni
Applications close: No separate application
Award value: 10% of total tuition fees for standard course duration
Find out moreFinancial
Academic
Aboriginal
Walanga Muru (Follow Your Path) Scholarship
A scholarship to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking a postgraduate degree who demonstrate financial hardship and the determination to overcome it.
Applications close: Application form for 2027 will be available soon.
Award value: $10,000 one-off for one-off award
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Course details
Course title:
Doctor of Physiotherapy
UAC code:
860368 (North Ryde)
Starting year:
2026
Application instructions
Australian or New Zealand citizens, permanent residents of Australia, or holders of Australian permanent resident humanitarian visas who are applying to study this course must apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) website.
To be considered for this course, you must search (based upon the UAC Code provided above in the red box) and include it as one of your preferences.
What you need to apply
To complete your application, you may require the following documents:
- Proof of Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency.
- Evidence of all academic qualifications (including transcripts)
- Evidence of English language proficiency (if required)
In addition to completing the UAC application, all applicants MUST complete a Casper test as part of their application for the 2026 admissions cycle in line with our application deadline. Test dates are limited and you must register an Acuity Insights account to view the available test dates and times.
You will be prompted to make payment when reserving your Casper test. For detailed information and how to sign up for Casper please refer to our fact sheet.
Note: The Doctor of Physiotherapy is a competitive entry degree, satisfying the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee offer of a place. Commonwealth-supported places (CSP) are available and awarded on a competitive basis of merit.
Steps to apply
Decide on your course
Explore your entry options and check the requirements
Gather your documentation
Submit your application
Help with your application
For help with your application, or if you have any questions, contact our team.
Future Students
T: +61 (2) 9850 6767
E: futurestudents@mq.edu.au
Important dates
| Session/Year | Location | Applications open | Applications close | Session commences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session 2 | North Ryde | 3 September 2025 | 31 January 2026 | 27 July 2026 |
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