Master of Physiotherapy Practice

This is a full-time course of study that follows an extended academic calendar (end of January to the beginning of December). You are expected to be available 8am-5pm Monday to Friday and you should expect to study for an average of 40 hours per week. Timetabled classes are approximately 12-15 hours per week. Clinical experiences and placements will progress from one day a week to 5 days a week.'

Most courses are taught at the AUT North Campus. Some courses or teaching opportunities are offered at the AUT South Campus or AUT Millennium. Clinical experiences can occur throughout Auckland or in regions outside of Auckland.

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
$40,034 (for 120 points)
($39,100 tuition fees + $934 student services levy)

As a physiotherapist, you work with a wide range of people, helping them overcome physical problems due to ageing, injury, diseases, disorders, conditions or environmental factors.

Many physiotherapists work privately, treating acute sport and accidental injuries, chronic pain, back and neck problems. They also work in rehabilitation for people after a stroke or head injury, improving fitness and quality of life for people with chronic heart and lung disease and working across the lifespan, from neonatal to the very elderly.

Some physiotherapists maintain a general practice. Other physiotherapists can focus their practice on:

• Acupuncture
• Cardiothoracic and respiratory health
• Hand therapy
• Health promotion and primary healthcare
• Leadership and management
• Musculoskeletal and manual therapy
• Mental health
• Neurological rehabilitation
• Occupational health
• Older adult health and wellness
• Paediatrics
• Pain management
• Pelvic health
• Sports