Doctor of Clinical Physiotherapy in Bentley Australia | Curtin University

Our postgraduate programs provide physiotherapists with opportunities to expand their expertise through advanced clinical training. These programs focus on strengthening clinical reasoning, diagnostic abilities, therapeutic techniques, assessment methods, management strategies, and rehabilitation skills.

This pioneering doctoral program enables you to advance your physiotherapy practice while conducting substantial research. Alongside specialized coursework options, you'll explore evidence-based practice principles and gain hands-on experience in locating, assessing, and applying clinical evidence. The curriculum enhances clinical decision-making through statistical analysis training, including various testing methodologies.

Hands-on clinical experience forms a core part of this program. During placements, you'll document diverse case studies and critically analyze them through reflective practice.

The second year focuses on doctoral research preparation, covering research methodologies, project conceptualization, and the complete research cycle. You'll undertake a preliminary research study and present your results through academic publications or conference presentations.