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Master of Physiotherapy Practice

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Master's Degree

Duration

2 years

Next start date

Expected Feb 2026

Campus

City Campus

Summary

Want a career in physiotherapy and already have an undergraduate degree? Study the Master of Physiotherapy Practice to develop the skills for registration as a New Zealand physiotherapist.

Entry criteria

Minimum entry requirements
  • Must have completed a relevant bachelor’s degree with a B+ grade average (GPA 6) or higher in courses at level 7; or equivalent (relevant degrees may include one of the health sciences or exercise science or exercise physiology, human anatomy or human physiology, kinesiology, medical or biomedical sciences)
  • Must be capable of meeting the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) requirements and Children's Act 2014, including police clearance
  • Immunisations must be current as per the School of Clinical Sciences requirements schedule
  • Must be able to travel to clinical placements
  • Ranking of applicants will occur. Preference will be given to applicants with the highest level of academic achievement and/or evidence of accomplishments in the relevant field
  • Applicants may be required to attend a selection interview
  • Admission is subject to the approval of the programme leader

International student entry requirements

English language requirements
  • IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall with all bands 6.5 or higher

Applicants with English as a second or other language who have not completed at least three years of secondary schooling in New Zealand will be required to meet IELTS requirements (see above).

English language requirements

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