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Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) (Honours)

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Bachelor's Degree

Duration

4 years

Next start date

Expected Jul 2027

Campus

North Campus

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Summary

Want to advance your skills and be involved in research related to physiotherapy? 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.

Accredited by the Physiotherapy Board of Aotearoa New Zealand | Te Poari Tiaki Tinana o Aotearoa (to 31 May 2031).

Entry criteria

Minimum entry requirements
  • 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.

Selection criteria
  • Interview may be required
English language requirements
  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

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