Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) (Honours)
Allied Health
A course by
AUT
An honours degree preparing students for research and advanced clinical roles in physiotherapy, designed for high-achieving students progressing from AUT’s Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy).
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
North Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 4 years
Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced clinical research skills
Graduates will be equipped with advanced skills in clinical research relevant to contemporary physiotherapy practice.
Prepare for doctoral level study
Students will be prepared for entry into doctoral study and research-based career pathways within physiotherapy.
Critically evaluate and apply research
Ability to critically assess and apply research methodologies and evidence within physiotherapy settings.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) (Honours) at AUT is an advanced undergraduate programme for students seeking to develop research and clinical skills in physiotherapy. The programme prepares graduates for research-based careers or doctoral study, with a strong focus on critical thinking and clinical complexity. Entry is by invitation for top-performing students in the Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) after their third year.
Course Content
- Managing Complexity in the Acute Care Environment (PHTY705)
- Managing Complexity in the Community Environment (PHTY708)
- Physiotherapy Professional Practice and Research (PHTY812)
- Research methods (choose one: HEAL811, HEAL865, MAOH801, PUBH810)
- Physiotherapy Practice I (PHTY701)
- Physiotherapy Practice II (Honours) (PHTY813)
- Physiotherapy Practice III (Honours) (PHTY814)
- Physiotherapy Honours Research Project (PHTY995)
- Honours dissertation supervised research
What you need to know first
Completed 180 points at level 6 and 60 points at level 7 from Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) with a B+ grade average or higher
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health
Allied Health
Research
Future employment opportunities might be
Registered physiotherapist (Australia and New Zealand, subject to board approval)
Clinical researcher in physiotherapy
Progression to postgraduate study or doctoral research