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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Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy webinar
Monday 02 September 06:00pm
News
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Future podiatrist
Julia McArdle wanted a hands-on course that allowed her to interact with patients. At a La Trobe Open Day, she discovered podiatry
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La Trobe #1 in Victoria in employment rankings
La Trobe leads employment rankings in Victoria
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Ready for a digital future
First-of-its-kind research will explore the spatial visualisation abilities of prosthetics and orthotics students