Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
Physiotherapists help restore movement, function and quality of life to people of all ages affected by injury, disability or health conditions.The physiotherapy degree has been designed for those who are engaged with their community and have a commitment and interest in Māori and/or Pacific health. The programme provides students with the skills and knowledge to be work-ready physiotherapists who are culturally responsive and well-equipped to meet the needs of communities across the Midland region, in particular rural and remote communities.
About the provider
Based in Hamilton, the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), is one of the country’s largest institutes of technology. We deliver high-quality education across vocational (technical) and professional fields of study to approximately 13,000 students, across over 130 different courses.
At Wintec students are educated in a way that builds their confidence and gets them work-ready. We differ from other types of tertiary providers in the way students get the chance to put their theoretical learning into practice from the very start. You will get to work on real-life projects based on relevant topics and themes as if you were in the workplace. You will also get involved in work placements. This means that by the time you graduate, you will be confident in your skills and knowledge, and know-how to apply your learnings. Our academic staff have years of industry experience between them, which means they can guide you on your journey.
Wintec maintains collaborative relationships with local industry and iwi to identify the needs of the region and community. Fostering strong networks that our students and graduates benefit from is a high priority for us. Understanding the needs of local industry, what type of graduates they need now, and what they will need in the future is critical to assisting industry and our graduates.