Study physiotherapy

Start your future in sport or advance your career as a physiotherapist with flexible postgraduate studies designed to work around your professional commitments.

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Why study physiotherapy at La Trobe?

Transform lives and help people reach their highest possible degree of physical activity or athletic performance with an in-demand career in physiotherapy or sport.

  • Get ahead on your career goals by learning from industry leaders and world-class researchers. hone skills with on-campus simulated clinical practice
  • Put your skills into practice under the supervision of experienced physiotherapists at leading hospitals, elite sporting clubs, rehabilitation centres, and more at one of Australia's longest-established physiotherapy schools.
  • Enjoy flexible study options, including online and on-campus learning.
  • Immerse yourself in a high-performance sports environment at our world-class Sports Park.

Top 30 worldwide for health and wellbeing

We’re ranked in the world’s top 30 universities for advancing healthier communities and supporting health equity.

Times Higher Education (THE), 2025, Impact Rankings 2025: good health and well-being

#1 for top-earning graduates

We're ranked #1 in Australia for postgraduate median salaries in rehabilitation.

Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2025, Rehabilitation (Postgraduate)

Top 8 worldwide

We’re ranked 8th in the world for sport science.

ShanghaiRanking, 2024, ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments 2024

La Trobe Sports Park

Our Sports Park is the first of its kind in Australia. It offers a unique environment to play, teach and research sport.

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I've always wanted to do something great with my life and I believe La Trobe can help me do that. The university offers a lot of opportunities to people who want to engage in personal development and growth, and who dream to do something they're really passionate about.

Brittany Romas
Master of Physiotherapy,
La Trobe University
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La Trobe is preparing me for my future career through teaching me the people skills that are often neglected, especially interpersonal communication and building meaningful relationships with other people. The true value of La Trobe extends beyond academic success, which is why so many employers see the value in La Trobe graduates.

Harry Pham
Master of Physiotherapy,
La Trobe University