Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) (Honours)
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    Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) (Honours)

    Auckland University of Technology
    Auckland University of Technology
    New Zealand
    New Zealand, Auckland
    University Rank:#412
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 26,759 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 13, 2026

    Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) (Honours)

    About

    Want to advance your skills and be involved in research related to physiotherapy? This honours degree prepares you for a research-based physiotherapy career.

    There’s a growing demand for physiotherapy clinical services and physiotherapists with advanced skills in clinical research. Graduates of the Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) (Honours) will have advanced research skills that prepare them well for doctoral level study and a research-based career pathway.

    Top students in the Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) will be invited to apply for enrolment in this new honours degree.

    *The programme is subject to final approval by the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Minimum entry requirements

    • Must have completed 180 points at level 6 and 60 points at level 7 from the Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) with a B+ grade average or higher.
    • A student who has already graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) may not be admitted to the Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) (Honours).
    • Admission is subject to the approval of the dean (or representative).

    Potential students are usually identified in the third year of their bachelor’s degree. Your individual course of study will need to be approved by the programme leader.

    Selection criteria

    • Interview may be required

    English language requirements

    • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

    English language requirements

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6

    English Program Requirements

    • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

    Career

    As a graduate of this programme, you’ll meet the preparatory education requirements for registration as a physiotherapist in Australia and New Zealand.

    You’ll also have the research and critical thinking skills for further postgraduate study at master’s degree or doctoral level, and to begin a clinical research career.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    26,759 / year

    Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) (Honours)

    Auckland University of Technology

    Auckland University of Technology

    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Auckland

    Go to Official Website