Course details

Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) (Honours)
NZQF Level 8

About the course

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

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

About the provider


University should feel like a place you belong – and a place that prepares you for what comes next.


In the heart of Auckland, one of the world’s most connected cities, you’ll study alongside people from more than 100 countries across three modern campuses. Different perspectives aren’t an add-on here – they’re part of everyday life.


Learning at AUT is hands-on from day one. You’ll work on real projects, tackle real challenges and learn how your knowledge holds up beyond the classroom. That’s how confidence grows – through experience, not theory alone.


Our programmes are shaped with industry and global partners, so what you’re learning stays relevant and grounded in the real world. It’s also why our graduates are in demand, in New Zealand and around the world.


If you’re looking for a university that backs your ambition, values who you are and helps you turn knowledge into action, you’ll fit in here.


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