Master of Physiotherapy Practice
Allied Health
A course by
AUT
A graduate-entry master's degree preparing students for registration as a physiotherapist in New Zealand, with clinical placements and a focus on research and evidence-based practice.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 3 locations
It will take a total of 2 years
This course requires 40 hours per week
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Develop skills for physiotherapist registration
Graduates will be prepared to apply for registration as a physiotherapist with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand.
Clinical reasoning and patient management
Develop advanced clinical reasoning skills and ability to assess and manage a wide range of patient presentations and contexts using evidence-based physiotherapy approaches.
Professional and ethical practice
Demonstrate understanding of reflective, professional, and ethical practice within physiotherapy, including communication and interprofessional teamwork.
What You're Signing Up For
The Master of Physiotherapy Practice at AUT is a two-year, full-time, graduate-entry programme for students with a relevant undergraduate degree who want to become registered physiotherapists. The curriculum focuses on real-life problems, case scenarios, role plays, and simulations, with clinical placements embedded throughout. Students develop clinical reasoning, assessment and management techniques, and research skills, preparing them for a career as a physiotherapist. Successful graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand.
Course Content
- General healthcare and health conditions in New Zealand context
- Clinical reasoning and evidence-based assessment and management techniques
- Musculoskeletal physiotherapy
- Neurological physiotherapy
- Cardiovascular and respiratory physiotherapy
- Health research design and planning
- Clinical placements and integrated clinical experience
- Physiotherapy in primary care
- Physiotherapy across the care continuum
- Contemporary physiotherapy practice
- Physiotherapy research project
- Elective in related health subject (Level 8)
What you need to know first
Relevant bachelor’s degree with B+ grade average (GPA 6) or higher at level 7 or equivalent (e.g. health sciences, exercise science, physiology, kinesiology, medical/biomedical sciences)
Capability to meet Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (including police clearance)
Current immunisations per School of Clinical Sciences schedule
Ability to travel to clinical placements
May require selection interview
Admission subject to programme leader approval
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health
Allied Health
Future employment opportunities might be
Registered Physiotherapist
Clinical Practitioner (private or public sector)
Sports Injury Treatment Specialist
Rehabilitation Therapist (stroke, head injury, chronic disease)
Hand Therapist
Health Promotion and Primary Healthcare Roles
Paediatrics Physiotherapist
Older Adult Health and Wellness Specialist
Leadership and Management in Allied Health
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