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Physiotherapy at AUT

This pathway within the Health programmes is open to health professionals. Papers need to be selected to complete a cohesive course of study. 

Students, provided they meet the entry requirements, can enter postgraduate programmes at the postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma or masters levels outlined below.

Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Rehabilitation (AK3484) 60 points 

The PgCertHSc provides students with the opportunity to undertake an approved course of study to advance their specialty discipline, knowledge and scholarly development. This programme comprises three 20-point papers, which can contribute 60 points towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science, Master of Health Science or Master of Health Practice.

588551 Theoretical Concepts of Cardiorespiratory Rehabilitation (20)†
588625 Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Practice (40)†
588641 Biomechanics (20)†
588642 Pain: Mechanisms and Management (20)
588671 Hand and Upper Limb Therapy (40)†
588677 Motor Control in Rehabilitation (20)†
588678 Neurological Rehabilitation (20)
589681 Concepts of Rehabilitation (20)†
589682 Health Ergonomics (20)
589683 Applied Occupational Ergonomics
589684 Innovative Strategies: Engaging in Rehabilitation (20)†
589685 Participation in Health (20)
589686 Enabling Participation (20)
589687 Breathing, Performance and Rehabilitation (20)
589688 Ultrasound Imaging
589741 Clinical Anatomy (20)†
589653 Stroke Management (20)†
589658 Clinical Gait Analysis

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Rehabilitation (AK3487) 120 points 

The PgDipHSc is a coursework programme which can lead into the Master of Health Science or Master of Health Practice. It provides students with the opportunity to undertake an approved course of study to advance their specialty discipline, knowledge and scholarly development. Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science graduates can add two core papers and a speciality paper to complete this postgraduate diploma. 

Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Rehabilitation papers (60) 

AND 

SELECT ONE:
588631 Quantitative Research Methods (20)†
588639 Qualitative Research Methods (20)†
588632 Integrative Research (20)

SELECT ONE:
588623 Professional Practice (20)†
588644 Practice Reality (20)†
589649 Leadership and Management (20)

And one approved optional paper (20)

Master of Health Practice in Rehabilitation (AK3733) 180 points 

The MHPrac is for health professionals with at least three years’ clinical experience. It is ideal for those health and sport practitioners who wish to extend their practical knowledge and take their career to a higher level. 

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Rehabilitation papers (120) 

AND EITHER:
589600 Practice Project (60)
 
Or optional clinical papers (60)

Master of Health Science (AK3485) 240 points 

The MHSc provides an opportunity for graduates from a variety of health backgrounds to advance their scholarly and professional knowledge in an inter-professional and collegial learning environment, and to develop research capabilities. This degree comprises core and specialist papers and a thesis or dissertation, which gives students the opportunity to complete research relevant to their programme of study. 

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Rehabilitation papers (120) 

AND:
589690 Thesis (120)

Within this subject area other relevant optional papers may be undertaken with the approval of the Associate Dean Postgraduate. Optional papers may be selected from other relevant subject areas. 

† Flexible learning: involves online, block course or distance learning (subject to change)