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Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists work to help restore movement, function and quality of life to people of all ages affected by injury, disability, or health conditions.  

The Wintec physiotherapy programme will provide the skills, knowledge and qualification to work as a physiotherapist in Aotearoa New Zealand.  It is ideal for applicants who are engaged with their community and have a commitment and interest in Māori and/or Pacific Health.

Studying Physiotherapy at Wintec will involve a combination of learning theoretical knowledge with hands-on learning in real physiotherapy environments. Students will have the chance to learn about the physiotherapy profession by applying classroom learning in practice.

If you are interested in applying to study physiotherapy at Wintec, head over to the Bachelor of Physiotherapy programme page.

"I started my Wintec journey with the Te Ara Pūtake pathway course, and now I’m studying towards a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. The delivery and vision of having practitioners who are more culturally responsive towards Māori was a big drawcard for me. I believe Wintec is heading in the right direction in improving health disparities within Māori and rural communities in Aotearoa. "

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Our programmes

Te Ara Pūtake My Academic Pathway

One semester
Level 4
$3,670*
Hamilton City Campus, Rotokauri Campus - Sport Health strand
Jul 2024
This programme is for those who want to begin study, but need to build confidence or brush up on skills. Students will choose from five pathways that align with their career goals, including: Health, Social Practice, Media Arts, Early Childhood, and the Open pathway for general subjects and skills. Students will gain essential academic knowledge, capabilities, and skills needed to succeed at higher levels of study.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Four years
Level 7
$8,027* per year
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2025
Physiotherapists help restore movement, function and quality of life to people of all ages affected by injury, disability or health conditions. This programme has been designed for those who are engaged with their community and have a commitment and interest in Māori and/or Pacific health. Students will gain the skills, knowledge and qualifications to practice as a physiotherapist in Aotearoa.

Graduate and postgraduate programmes

Wintec offers a range of postgraduate opportunities for health professionals wishing to specialise, upskill, or take on leadership roles.

To discuss your pathway options within the programme and what modules would best complement your area of work, please feel free to contact the postgraduate team at pghsp@wintec.ac.nz.

Postgraduate Certificate in Health and Social Practice

Six months
Level 8
Fees dependent on modules selected
Hamilton City Campus, Tauranga
Start date dependent on modules selected
This programme is designed to extend and deepen professional knowledge and skills in the fields of health and social practice which include: occupational therapy, nursing, midwifery, social work, counselling and human services.

Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision

One year
Level 8
Fees dependent on modules selected
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2025
This programme is designed to extend and deepen professional knowledge and skills in the fields of health and social practice which include: occupational therapy, nursing, midwifery, social work, counselling and human services.

Postgraduate Diploma in Health and Social Practice

One year
Level 8
Fee dependent on modules selected
Hamilton City Campus
Jul 2024
This programme is designed to extend and deepen an individual’s professional practice and apply an advanced body of knowledge in a range of fields of health and social practice which include, but is not limited to: physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, midwifery, social work, counselling and human services.

Master of Professional Practice

18 months
Level 9
Fees dependent on modules selected
Hamilton City Campus
Jul 2024
This programme will assist practitioners in gaining advanced knowledge and skills to effectively manage the demands of rapidly changing, and increasingly complex health and social care practice environments.

Professional programmes/short courses

Introduction to Supervision (Level 7)

12 weeks
Level 7
$918*
Hamilton City Campus
The Introduction to Supervision (in Health and Social Practice) programme explores the nature of supervision, the core processes within supervision and the professional and organisational context of supervision. It will prepare students to be able to establish a supervisory relationship. Students will develop the skills and knowledge to apply a model of supervision which structures the stages of a supervision session.

Career/further opportunities

On completion of this programme, students will be eligible for registration as a physiotherapist in Aotearoa New Zealand and be qualified to work as a physiotherapist and/or in a range of physiotherapy related roles.

Physiotherapists can work across a range of clinical settings, from private practice to hospital or working alongside elite sports teams and organisations. Physiotherapists often specialise in:

  • Acupuncture
  • Cardiorespiratory
  • Hand therapy
  • Health promotion
  • Manual therapy
  • Mental health
  • Neurological rehabilitation
  • Occupational health
  • Older persons health
  • Paediatrics
  • Musculoskeletal and Sports rehabilitation
  • Research and academia
Graduates of this programme will be eligible to enter a research higher degree or postgraduate programme at Wintec or another educational institution. 

Pathways

To check what you need to gain entry to a course, review the entry criteria available on each programme page. These assist you in understanding what qualifications or experience are typically required to gain entry. You can contact our team at info@wintec.ac.nz or 0800 2 Wintec at any time for further guidance.

About the faculty

In the Centre for Health and Social Practice we provide practical interprofessional education that prepares students for a future in the health and social practice industry.

If you have a passion for people, nursing, social work and counselling, physiotherapy, occupational therapy or midwifery are all challenging but rewarding choices. Our courses and programmes are a great way to start your career, supported by experienced and registered academic staff.

Read more about the Centre.

Prospectus (course guide)

The Wintec Prospectus (otherwise known as a course guide) outlines everything you need to know about Wintec. It contains information about the Wintec campuses, student life, and the programmes that are on offer.

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