Overview

Key Features

Health Science (Physiotherapy) from Auckland University of Technology has a strong focus on clinical practice, and you complete about 1,000 hours of clinical experience as part of your studies.

Careers

Physiotherapists help people improve their quality of life. As a physiotherapist you work with a wide range of people, helping them overcome physical problems due to ageing, injury, diseases, disorders, conditions or environmental factors. Most New Zealand physiotherapists work privately, treating acute sport and accidental injuries, chronic pain, back and neck problems. You also find physiotherapists in most hospitals and general practices.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Lifespan Development and Communication

Knowledge, Enquiry and Communication

Health and Environment

Physiotherapy Practice

Human Structure & Function for Physiotherapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-05 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-21 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-12-03 00:00:00 , International

More details

International Students: apply at least three months before the start of the programme to allow for visa processing and travel to New Zealand

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Health Medicine Physiotherapy View 24 other Bachelors in Public Health in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Must be capable of meeting Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) requirements and Children's Act 2014, including police clearance

IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall with all bands 6.5 or higher

Cambridge International Examinations, International Baccalaureate (IB) or NCEA results

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

46746 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46746 NZD per year during 36 months.
National

12400 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12400 NZD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Auckland

1400 - 2200 NZD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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