Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) - AUT University

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Physiotherapists have a huge role to play in today’s society – from helping rehabilitate people with sports injuries to working with accident victims and tackling the challenges of community health. The BHSc (Physiotherapy) reflects the diverse nature of the physiotherapist’s role. The degree provides a comprehensive education in both the physiological and psychological aspects of care, and includes at least 1000 hours of clinical practice in the field. Placements are located from Wanganui to Northland and students are usually required to have more than one of their placements outside the Auckland region.

The programme ensures that graduates have the highest academic, technical and clinical competencies, and the knowledge, skills, attitudes and beliefs required for registration as a physiotherapist in New Zealand.

Programme Code: AK3313
Level: 7
Points: 480
Duration: Four years full time
Venue: North Shore Campus
Starting date: 3 March 2008
Application deadline: 16 November 2007

AUT encourages early application.
Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are limited places. Generally students with the highest level of academic achievement are selected.

• University Entrance
• NCEA: Minimum of 56 Level 3 credits in 3 approved subjects
• CIE: 180 points on the UCAS tariff, Full A levels preferred
• Must meet Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act requirements
• Police clearance

Note: Entrance to university does not guarantee admission to a specific programme of study.

SPECIAL ADMISSION

Applicants over 20 years of age who do not hold a university entrance qualification (such as NCEA or CIE) may qualify for university entrance via Special Admission.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for whom English or Māori is not their first language are required to provide proof of an acceptable pass/grade gained in an accepted English language test. 

THE KEY SKILLS YOU WILL ACQUIRE

The programme provides understanding of the following areas:

• Assessment of physical impairments that impact on mobility and activity
• Rehabilitation of function using manual mobilisation and exercise techniques
• Promotion of mobility and independence
• Clinical experience

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Physiotherapists work in hospital and private practice in:

• Acute trauma
• Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
• Community health
• Gerontology
• Manual therapy
• Mental health
• Musculoskeletal therapy
• Neurological rehabilitation
• Paediatrics
• Sports medicine
• Women’s health

Graduates also find employment as:

• Occupational health and safety officer
• Medical or surgical representative
• Case manager
• Health manager
• Researcher

FURTHER STUDIES

Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science
Master of Health Science
Master of Health Practice
Master of Philosophy
Doctor of Health Science
Doctor of Philosophy

PAPERS

YEAR ONE
546001 Anatomy and Kinesiology
546002 Anatomy and Physiology
546003 Applied Physiology
546005 Therapeutic Touch
555101 Psychology and Lifespan Development
555103 Interpersonal Skills for Health Professional Practice
555338 Health in the Context of Aotearoa/New Zealand OR
555339 Māori Health and Development

YEAR TWO
546149 Biophysics
546227 Exercise Physiology and Prescription
546228 Therapeutics
546235 Research Methods and Statistics
546250 Pathology
546260 Kinesiology II
547251 Neuroscience

YEAR THREE *
546380 Clinical Practice
547362 Neurological Physiotherapy
547363 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy I
547364 Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
557224 Professional Practice and Ethics

YEAR FOUR *
547436 Research Project
547465 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy II
547466 Integrated Topics A
547467 Integrated Topics B
547468 Physiotherapy Elective
547480 Clinical Practice: Advanced I
547481 Clinical Practice: Advanced II

Te Ara Hauora Māori - PAPERS
Students who seek careers with a Māori development perspective should select:
555339 Māori Health and Development (instead of 555338 Health in the Context of Aotearoa/New Zealand): and both
527872 Māori Health Promotion AND
567431 Applied Primary Māori Mental Health as electives or alternative course of study.
Te Ara Hauora Māori students are supported to form relationships with Māori health providers and communities, and AUT Māori staff and students.