Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy - Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science
Study the AUT Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, and develop advanced knowledge and critical analysis skills in this field in as little as one year.
This programme meets the educational requirements for membership of the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT).
The programme can prepare you for further study at master’s level. It's a great postgraduate study option if you have been out of study for some time, or are unsure if postgraduate study is for you.
This is part of the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science.
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You need a total of 120 points to complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
Complete the following courses
- PHTY801 Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (45 points)# (no mid-year/Semester 2 intake)
- RHAB817 Biomechanics (15 points)
- RHAB818 Pain: Mechanisms and Management (15 points)
- And another relevant 15-point postgraduate health science course*
And choose one of
- 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)
- PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
And choose one of
- HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
- HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points) (Only offered in Semester 2)
- MAOH804 Te Hau o te Ora – Hauora Māori Development (15 points)
# Course has special requirements
*With approval from the programme leader
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
- 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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