Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours (BPhty(Hons))
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
Core skills this course teaches
Become eligible for registration as a physiotherapist
Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a physiotherapist with the New Zealand Physiotherapy Board.
Develop advanced knowledge in physiotherapy
Gain in-depth understanding of physiotherapy theory, clinical competencies, and evidence-based practices.
Conduct honours-level research
Undertake and complete an independent research project (in fourth year), demonstrating critical analysis and research skills.
What You're Signing Up For
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.
Course Content
- Health Sciences First Year foundations
- Advanced physiotherapy theory and practice (Years 2-3)
- Clinical competencies and placements (Years 2-4)
- Fourth year Honours research project (papers PHTY468, PHTY469)
- Advanced physiotherapy clinical practice
- Professional development in physiotherapy
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
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health and Wellbeing
Allied Health
Future employment opportunities might be
Registered Physiotherapist
Clinical Physiotherapist
Health sector researcher
Pathway to PhD in Health Sciences