Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy)
Allied Health
A course by
AUT
Become a skilled, globally recognised physiotherapist through AUT’s Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy), featuring strong clinical practice focus and extensive workplace experience.
NZ$9,763
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop deep knowledge and skills in physiotherapy
Gain a broad understanding of health sciences, alongside specialist learning in physiotherapy practice, body systems, clinical assessment, rehabilitation, and physiotherapeutic techniques.
Undertake extensive clinical experience
About This Course
The Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) at AUT is one of the largest physiotherapy programmes in the Southern Hemisphere, renowned for its comprehensive training and industry recognition. The programme prepares graduates for registration and practice as physiotherapists through a blend of academic coursework and approximately 1,000 hours of clinical experience. Students develop a deep understanding of human body systems, physiotherapy interventions, and professional practice, and are equipped to work in a wide range of settings including private practice, hospitals, and the community. The degree spans four years, offering study in anatomy, health conditions, exercise physiology, neurology, musculoskeletal practice, rehabilitation, research, and professional ethics.
Course Content
- Knowledge, Enquiry and Communication
- Te Tiriti Ora
- Introduction to Healthcare Systems and Practice
- Understanding Human Body Systems
- Introduction to Physiotherapy Practice
- Human Structure & Function for Physiotherapy I & II
- Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics
- Health Conditions in Physiotherapy Practice
- Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation
- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice I & II
- Analysing Health Needs
- Fundamentals of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Practice
- Introduction to Neurological Rehabilitation
- Exercise-Based Rehabilitation
- Acute Care
- Musculoskeletal Disorders: Diagnosis & Rehabilitation
- Managing Neuromuscular Disorders
- Managing Complexity in Acute and Community Environments
- Health Research Project
- Professional Practice & Ethics / Health Coaching / Health Law & Policy / Māori Health Promotion / Applied Primary Māori Mental Health / Pharmacology for Professional Practice (elective option)
- Physiotherapy Professional Practice in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Physiotherapy Practice I, II, III
Build towards these roles
Registered Physiotherapist in New ZealandPrivate physiotherapy practiceHospital or clinical physiotherapy rolesSports physiotherapyCommunity health physiotherapistOccupational health and rehabilitationRoles in health promotion and primary healthcare
