Study with the Department of Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Prosthetics and Orthotics
The Department of Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Prosthetics and Orthotics is a leader in entry-to-practice courses, postgraduate advanced clinical practice courses, graduate research degrees and continuing professional development programs.
Our programs offer students the right mix of theory and practice. Students receive formal academic training, along with sustained and supported work-based experiences in a range of clinical, community, industry and private practice settings.
Courses
Supportive learning
We pride ourselves on producing highly skilled, flexible, career ready graduates who care about transforming communities and improving practice.
Our students learn in a supportive environment where they can build their professional networks, question the status quo and develop new ways of critical thinking.
Our students are supported by academic staff who are innovators in teaching, and closely aligned to industry and practice. With mentoring and workplace experience, many graduates return to us for further study and continuing professional development.
Our students can also engage with their peers through discipline student associations, where they can participate in seminars, networking and careers events.
Clinical experience
Our courses are designed to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills that they need to succeed in professional healthcare practice.
Students undertake clinical placements – in a range of clinical, community, industry and private practice settings, including the La Trobe Health Clinic – to ensure that they make a seamless transition from university to employment.
Our clinical partnerships include the Academic and Research Collaborative in Health, local schools and community organisations, The Australian Ballet and sports organisation partners.
Global connections
La Trobe partners with universities around the world, enabling students to add an international perspective to their studies.
Our academic staff bring their international experience in research and clinical practice to our curriculum, to offer students a global understanding of health and wellbeing.
Students can also undertake a range of learning experiences with our partners in Asia, Europe and North America to add to their learning and personal development. Podiatry students have an opportunity to undertake a semester exchange to the United Kingdom.
Find out more about our exchange programs.