Postgraduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (PGCertPhty)

Summary

The Postgraduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (PGCertPhty) is a coursework programme that provides a balance of scientific principles, clinical skill development and an understanding of the clinical issues surrounding physiotherapy practice.

Information for new applicants

This qualification is available to registered physiotherapists. The papers on offer by the School of Physiotherapy, for the PG Certificate of Physiotherapy, requires applicants to hold a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) issued by the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand. Students must be practising physiotherapists whilst undertaking the PG Certificate of Physiotherapy.

The certificate requires the completion of PHTY501 and one other 500- level paper on offer by the School of Physiotherapy. Applicants should note that some papers involved in this qualification involve attendance at residential blocks in Dunedin and audioconferences.

Students enrolling for this programme should take care to enrol for the on-campus or Distance versions of the papers as appropriate. Applicants enrolling for distance learning should ensure that they nominate the distance learning option. On-campus students will be based at the School of Physiotherapy in Dunedin.

On completion of the Certificate students can progress to the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDipPhty)

Closing date for applications:
Applications normally close on 10 December. Late applications may be considered.