Allied Health
A course by
Otago University
A four-year honours degree in physiotherapy recognised for excellence, culminating in a research project in the final year. Graduates are eligible for registration as physiotherapists in New Zealand and direct enrolment in PhD studies.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Dunedin, Dunedin
It will take a total of 1 year

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a physiotherapist with the New Zealand Physiotherapy Board.

Gain in-depth understanding of physiotherapy theory, clinical competencies, and evidence-based practices.

Undertake and complete an independent research project (in fourth year), demonstrating critical analysis and research skills.
The Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours (BPhty(Hons)) at the University of Otago is an academically intensive, four-year degree. It features advanced coursework and research in physiotherapy. Students spend their first year in Health Sciences First Year before progressing, and entry to the honours year is competitive, based on academic achievement in third year. The programme develops competencies required for registration as a physiotherapist with the New Zealand Physiotherapy Board and prepares students for further postgraduate study, including direct entry into PhD programmes.
What you need to know first
Successful completion of Third Year of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy with a grade average of at least A-
Selection is competitive and limited to approximately ten students per year

Health and Wellbeing
Allied Health

Registered Physiotherapist
Clinical Physiotherapist
Health sector researcher
Pathway to PhD in Health Sciences
Allied Health
A course by
Otago University
A four-year honours degree in physiotherapy recognised for excellence, culminating in a research project in the final year. Graduates are eligible for registration as physiotherapists in New Zealand and direct enrolment in PhD studies.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Dunedin, Dunedin
It will take a total of 1 year

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a physiotherapist with the New Zealand Physiotherapy Board.

Gain in-depth understanding of physiotherapy theory, clinical competencies, and evidence-based practices.

Undertake and complete an independent research project (in fourth year), demonstrating critical analysis and research skills.
The Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours (BPhty(Hons)) at the University of Otago is an academically intensive, four-year degree. It features advanced coursework and research in physiotherapy. Students spend their first year in Health Sciences First Year before progressing, and entry to the honours year is competitive, based on academic achievement in third year. The programme develops competencies required for registration as a physiotherapist with the New Zealand Physiotherapy Board and prepares students for further postgraduate study, including direct entry into PhD programmes.
What you need to know first
Successful completion of Third Year of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy with a grade average of at least A-
Selection is competitive and limited to approximately ten students per year

Health and Wellbeing
Allied Health

Registered Physiotherapist
Clinical Physiotherapist
Health sector researcher
Pathway to PhD in Health Sciences
Application must be made no later than 1 October in the Third Year
Application must be made no later than 1 October in the Third Year