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As a physiotherapist, you can profoundly influence people's lives. From assisting transplant recipients in taking their first steps with new lungs to rehabilitating injured athletes for their return to sports, this career offers immense fulfillment. The Doctor of Physiotherapy program equips you with essential knowledge, practical skills, and clinical training to launch your professional journey. Located at our Peninsula campus, you'll join an expanding hub dedicated to allied health and primary care education and research. Gain practical experience in clinical settings right from your first year through early work-integrated learning opportunities. Observe practicing physiotherapists, participate in simulated scenarios, and refine your techniques in our specialized practice labs and on-campus rehabilitation gym. The program also fosters interdisciplinary collaboration with other healthcare students, enhancing your ability to deliver optimal patient care. Through partnerships with leading healthcare providers across the state, we offer exceptional clinical training placements in diverse settings - from major hospitals like The Alfred (Australasia's premier trauma center) to rehabilitation facilities, private practices, and even rural health services through Peninsula Health.