Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Police clearance
You will be required to complete the Police Vetting Consent form and supply two types of ID for verification. One must be a primary ID, such as a NZ birth certificate or passport, and the other must be photographic, eg a driver's licence or student ID with a photo.

Once completed, police clearance is valid for three years; therefore, you will need to complete this process twice throughout the course of the programme.

Alongside this, the Children's Act (CA) (2014) is a legal requirement to screen any person working with those under the age of 18. This law is in place to support and protect children in our communities. To comply with the Children Act (2014) requirements, you need to complete an online declaration.

As part of this, you will need to provide details for a reference. The person you ask to be your referee will need to complete an online form. Please note that your referee must not be related to you or living with you, and they must have known you for 12 months or more.

Immunisation and health screening
To undertake work in learning observational and clinical placement, you will be required to provide evidence of your immunity and vaccination status regarding certain diseases. You cannot attend any form of placement without meeting these requirements.

Vaccinations are available from Wintec Health Services, phone 834 8869 or your Medical Practitioner/Medical Centre.

Cost: Up to $300, depending on provider and screening/vaccinations required. In addition, you may require follow-up screening or vaccinations. Please be aware that screening may involve repeated blood tests. If you have any questions, please email us physiotherapy@wintec.ac.nz

Full comprehensive first aid training (must include NZQA units 6400, 6401, and 6402) 
During semester 2 of year one and year three, Wintec Physiotherapy works with a first aid provider to offer first aid training at a discounted cost within the programme timetable. You can also access your own first aid training at your own time and cost. 

Travel and accommodation costs for clinical placement
You will be required to pay for your own travel, parking, and accommodation when undertaking clinical placements. You will be required to undertake at least one clinical placement outside of your home area. You will need reliable transportation to and from your clinical placement. There may be scholarships available to support Māori and Pacific students with travel and accommodation expenses.

Please note that while you are on placement, you will need access to a computer and the internet so you can undertake assessment and communicate with your tutor.

 Placement attendance
Please note that ALL clinical placements are on a full-time working basis for the number of weeks' duration, and it is mandatory to attend for the full duration of the clinical placement. All clinical placements are assessed, and attendance is part of the assessment.

Before using the steps below to apply, check out the entry criteria tab to see if you meet the required criteria.

1. Apply online or download and complete an Application to Enrol Form. Please check the closing dates for applications at the top of this page.
2. Complete the online Self-Disclosure Form. If you have applied in hard copy, you will also need to complete a Self-Disclosure Form, if you have applied online this form is included as part of the online application process. The Self-Disclosure Form will include a section where you provide evidence of community engagement.
3. A referee will need to complete and submit the online referee questionnaire, if preferred, write a letter as supporting material.
4. If applying in hard copy, and if you are unsure that you meet the entry criteria, complete the Additional Information Form. This will enable us to further assess your application. If applying online, and if you are unsure that you meet the entry criteria, select discretionary entrance and this form is then included as part of the online application process.
5. If you have them, provide certified copies of your prior academic transcripts. Find out more about supporting material for enrolment here.
6. We may also need to verify your identity (your legal name and date of birth) as well as your residency status. If you are a domestic student, we may be able to do this through your National Student Number (NSN), if we cannot access your NSN number, you will need to provide evidence of this by supplying verified copies of your birth certificate or passport.

Submitting your supporting material

Please email your supporting material to mysupportingdocs@wintec.ac.nz. Include your name and Student ID (if you know it) in the subject line.

Selection process

All applications will be assessed, if required you may be invited to an interview either onsite at Wintec or online via Skype or Zoom.

Find further information on the capped programme selection process here.

Preference will be given to applicants who provide evidence in their application documentation that they meet key criteria.  Applicants should ensure the self-disclosure form has as much information as possible.

Include in your community engagement statement evidence of participation in activities that contribute to the hauora (health and wellbeing) of your community. Examples could include (but are not limited to):

• The organisation of initiatives that encourage community participation in hauora activities,
• beautification projects, for example, community gardens and/or murals,
• marae, school and/or sporting club improvements and/or maintenance projects,
• sport team coaching and/or club committee involvement
• environmental projects and activities, for example, waterway clean-ups and native vegetation restoration,
• involvement in the community such as teams, events, activities, groups, Kapa Haka or youth groups, and
• volunteer work in your community.

If you have been accepted, you will be sent an enrolment offer letter and will need to accept this offer within a given timeframe to confirm your place on the programme. If you do not accept the offer by the due date advised in your offer letter, your place will be offered to another applicant.

Click here to find out more about enrolment and accepting your offer. 

You will need a current First Aid Certificate (NZQA units 6400, 6401 and 6402); if you don’t have one, you’ll need to complete this within the first six months of the programme.

At the start of the programme, you’ll need to provide evidence of your immunity and vaccination status. Please have your doctor complete the Wintec Immunisation Form.

During your induction, you will be required to complete safety checks to comply with the provisions of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. You can find out more about the safety check process and the Vulnerable Children Act here. 

For further information and to help prepare for your first day of study, check out the Your first day tab.

Yes, transfers of credit can be applied for. Applications for a formal transfer of credit are only considered after a student has been accepted to the programme. Once accepted onto the programme, students should refer to the programme regulations for information and the forms page for the Application for Transfer of Credit - External or Application for Transfer of Credit - Internal forms. Applications for transfer of credit must be submitted to the Student Enrolment and Information Centre before the start date of the programme.

Please note, transfers of credit are not available for placement modules and not normally available for Level 7 and 8 modules.

Yes. Tutors, the programme kaiāwhina, and all of the Wintec support services are available to assist you throughout your study.

Tutors are in contact with students throughout each module, for on-campus and off-campus weeks. Students can also contact tutors to arrange appointments, as required.