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Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) (Honours)

Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
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Course Overview

The Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) (Honours) program at Auckland University of Technology is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of physiotherapy principles and practices. The program covers a wide range of topics, including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and clinical practice. Students will learn how to assess, diagnose, and treat various musculoskeletal conditions, as well as how to design and implement rehabilitation programs. Throughout the program, students will also develop their critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, preparing them for a successful career in physiotherapy.

Additional Information

The program is designed to be completed over 3 years of full-time study or 6 years of part-time study. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including a dedicated physiotherapy clinic where they can gain practical experience. The program also offers opportunities for internships, research projects, and elective units in specialty areas such as sports physiotherapy or pediatric physiotherapy.

Discover Why Auckland University of Technology is the Perfect Choice for Your Physiotherapy Degree

Auckland University of Technology is an excellent choice for students pursuing a career in physiotherapy. The university has a strong reputation for producing highly skilled and knowledgeable physiotherapists, and its location in Auckland provides access to a diverse range of clinical placements and opportunities for networking with industry professionals.

Why You Should Study This Course

This honours degree prepares you for a research-based physiotherapy career.

There’s a growing demand for physiotherapy clinical services and physiotherapists with advanced skills in clinical research. Graduates of the Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) (Honours) will have advanced research skills that prepare them well for doctoral level study and a research-based career pathway.

Top students in the Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) will be invited to apply for enrolment in this new honours degree.

General Eligibility

  • Must have completed 180 points at level 6 and 60 points at level 7 from the Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) with a B+ grade average or higher.

  • A student who has already graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) may not be admitted to the Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) (Honours).

  • Admission is subject to the approval of the dean (or representative).

Potential students are usually identified in the third year of their bachelor’s degree. Your individual course of study will need to be approved by the programme leader.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Course Modules

Year 1 & 2 and Semester 1 of Year 3

You’re enrolled in the Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) and need to complete courses to the required academic standard to be invited into the Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) (Honours).

  • If you’ve been accepted into the honours programme, any courses you have completed in the Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) will be reassigned to the Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) (Honours).

    Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) courses

Year 3, Semester 2

This semester, you study three courses to further your understanding of physiotherapy practice, as well as one research methods course to prepare you for your dissertation next year.

You complete the following courses:

  • Managing Complexity in the Acute Care Environment

  • Managing Complexity in the Community Environment

  • Physiotherapy Professional Practice and Research

And one of:

  • Health Research Design & Planning

  • Māori Health Research Practice – Te Rangahau Hauora Māori

  • Pacific Health Research and Design

Year 4

The year will be arranged in four teaching blocks, and you spend the first three blocks completing your final-year clinical practice courses.

In the last teaching block, you then research a topic of your interest in your honours degree dissertation, working closely with your academic supervisor.

You complete the following courses:

  • Physiotherapy Practice I

  • Physiotherapy Practice II (Honours)

  • Physiotherapy Practice III (Honours)

  • Physiotherapy Honours Research Project

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

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