Department of Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Prosthetics and Orthotics
We are helping to optimise the health workforce, transform practice and enhance health and wellbeing for all.
Our courses prepare students for safe and effective entry-level practice, and registration with the relevant accreditation body.
First choice
We're Victoria’s number one choice for undergraduate physiotherapy.
Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC), 2019, Application Statistics 2018/19 - Undergraduate
Real work settings
Learn in Victoria’s leading hospitals through our on-site clinical schools and work placements.
Find out more about our health placements
World-leading research
Our research in human movement and sports science is rated 'well above world standard'.
Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018
The future of prosthetics and orthotics
Professor Michael Dillon discusses the challenges facing the prosthetic and orthotic profession.
Study with us
- Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours)
- Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Honours)
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
- Master of Physiotherapy Practice
- Master of Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy
- Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- Endorsed Scheduled Medicines (ESM) Online Case Studies
- Podiatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Events
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News
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Dr Sue Mayes AM
An internationally respected physiotherapist, teacher and mentor, Dr Sue Mayes AM, brings over 30 years' experience to her role as Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy.
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Interprofessional placements
Researchers have investigated the feasibility of interprofessional student led health clinics
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A lasting contribution
A clinical physiotherapist and La Trobe alumna, Dr Leonie Oldmeadow has made a lasting contribution to her field
Indigenous Acknowledgement
La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society. Find out more