Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy - Master of Health Practice
Study the AUT Master of Health Practice in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy degree to help you take your health career to the next level. This specialisation is open to registered physiotherapists.
The Master of Health Practice in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy is ideal for health professionals who want to extend their practical knowledge and are ready for the next step in their career.
It's designed for health professionals with at least three years of clinical experience. You can select courses that reflect your career needs and interests.
This is part of the Master of Health Practice.
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You need a total of 180 points to complete the Master of Health Practice in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
To enrol in PHTY801 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, you need to provide evidence of a minimum of two years’ postgraduate experience working in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
Complete the following courses
Early full-year course
- PHTY801 Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (45 points)# (no Semester 2 intake)
Early Semester 1 courses
Semester 2 course
And
- And another relevant 15-point postgraduate health science course*
And choose one of
Offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2
- HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points)
- HEAL840 Critical Enquiry for Evidence Based Practice (15 points)
- MAOH801 Māori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Māori (15 points)
Semester 1 course
- PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
And choose one of
Offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2
Semester 2 course
- HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points) (only offered in Semester 2)
- MAOH803 Kia Tūrama - Māori Health Supervision (15 points)
And complete one of
Either
Full-year course (mid-year intake available)
Or
Full-year course (mid-year intake available)
- HEAL986 Research in Practice (45 points)**
- And another relevant 15-point postgraduate health science course*
# Course has special requirements
*With approval from the programme director
**Students who enrol in HEAL986 Research in Practice are not eligible for progression into the Doctor of Health Science/PhD
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Practice as a health professional in New Zealand is governed by legislation and a number of ‘Responsible Authorities’ (such as the NZ Psychologist Board, Physiotherapy Board and the Nursing Council who register practitioners). Overseas qualified health professionals who wish to practise in New Zealand should communicate directly with the relevant Responsible Authority. Qualifications recognised for professional registration at AUT are undergraduate; study at postgraduate level is not considered equivalent recognition for NZ Board certification.
- Equips health professionals for advanced practice in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
- Includes a practice project in an area of your interest
- Open to all registered physiotherapists
- Flexible study options, including on-campus block courses and online learning
- Staff who are internationally recognised as experts in this field
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