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PHTY545 Advanced Studies in Physiotherapy

Study of clinical theory and practice in a specific area of physiotherapy.

Paper title Advanced Studies in Physiotherapy
Paper code PHTY545
Subject Physiotherapy
EFTS 0.25
Points 30 points
Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (Distance learning)
Semester 1 (On campus)
Semester 2 (Distance learning)
Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) $3,018.75
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.

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Limited to
MPhty, PGDipPhty
Eligibility

This paper is restricted to physiotherapists.

Paper runs subject to numbers.

Contact
physio.academic@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

Paper Co-ordinator: Dr Ram Mani
Supervisors available within the School of Physiotherapy

Paper Structure

An in-depth review and synthesis of the relevant literature is undertaken to produce written reports and a presentation regarding a specific area of physiotherapy agreed to between the paper co-ordinator and the student.

Teaching Arrangements

The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught remotely.

The paper is taught with supervision from the paper co-ordinator and mentoring from within the School of Physiotherapy.

Textbooks
No textbooks are required for this paper.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
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Learning Outcomes

The paper's objectives are to:

  • Produce a coherent series of work (three pieces) that explores and expands upon the topic of interest;
  • Produce a succinct analysis and synthesis of the literature in a written format;
  • Present an oral report of the findings.

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Timetable

Semester 1

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught through Distance Learning
Learning management system
Blackboard

Semester 1

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Blackboard

Semester 2

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught through Distance Learning
Learning management system
Blackboard

Semester 2

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Blackboard