2026-11-02 · Diana Chu
Applying to Doctor of Physiotherapy at Bond University: what the official pages say
Bond University's Doctor of Physiotherapy requires an IELTS Academic overall score of 7.0 with no sub-score below 7.0 for English-language entry.
Bond University’s Doctor of Physiotherapy is a two-year, on-campus program on the Gold Coast. International applicants need a recognised bachelor degree in a relevant field, an interview, and an English test result at the level set out below. Here is what the official program page lists, in the order applicants usually ask.
Program basics
- Program name: Doctor of Physiotherapy, program code CC-63034.
- CRICOS code: 111801K.
- Qualification type: Masters Degree (Extended).
- Study area: Health, Biomedical, and Sport Sciences.
- Campus and mode: On-campus at the Gold Coast Campus.
- Duration: 2 years, made up of 6 semesters.
Start dates
The program page lists two upcoming offerings, both on-campus at the Gold Coast Campus:
- May 2027
- May 2028
Tuition for international students
Bond lists fees per semester and for the full program. The page presents them as a guide: they vary with the subjects chosen and the year you start, and the fee that applies is the one for your year of entry.
- 2026: AUD 29,320 per semester, AUD 175,920 for the total program.
- 2027: AUD 30,640 per semester, AUD 183,840 for the total program.
Academic entry requirements
Applicants need one of the following:
- A bachelor degree in Exercise Science and Sport Science, or
- A recognised bachelor degree, or equivalent qualification, from a relevant area of study in a health-related field.
The minimum GPA is 2 on a 4-point scale, where 1 is a pass.
Applicants must also meet the subject prerequisites listed under the program’s additional requirements, and must be successful at interview. Places are limited, and selection is competitive.
Entry qualifications for China and Taiwan
For applicants from China and from Taiwan, Bond lists the qualification as a recognised 4-year bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. The same degree field and GPA requirement described above applies.
English language requirements
Bond lists several accepted tests. Two are set out in full here:
- IELTS Academic: overall score of 7.0, with no sub-score below 7.0.
- PTE Academic: overall score of 65, with no Communicative Score below 65.
TOEFL iBT is also listed as an accepted test on the program page.
Credit structure
The program totals 240 credit points. All 240 are compulsory subjects, so there are no electives to plan around. The full degree can be completed in 2 years across 6 semesters.
What the program emphasises
The program page highlights these features:
- Training in simulation environments that mirror real life, intended to build confidence before placement.
- Small-group, problem-based and case-based learning.
- Business and clinical research projects.
Fees, start dates and entry conditions can change between intakes, so treat the figures above as those published for the listed years, and confirm the terms that apply to your year of entry through this site’s chat service before you plan your application.