Overview
An approved independent or group research project in physiotherapy supervised by a member of staff, including components of ethics, critical review and data analysis.
About this paper
| Paper title | Research for Physiotherapy |
|---|---|
| Subject | Physiotherapy |
| EFTS | 0.2 |
| Points | 24 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year (26 January 2026 - 6 November 2026)
(On campus)
Full Year (26 January 2026 - 6 November 2026) (On campus) Full Year (26 January 2026 - 6 November 2026) (On campus) 1st Non standard period (26 January 2026 - 27 March 2026) (On campus) 1st Non standard period (26 January 2026 - 27 March 2026) (On campus) 2nd Non standard period (30 March 2026 - 22 May 2026) (On campus) 2nd Non standard period (30 March 2026 - 22 May 2026) (On campus) 2nd Non standard period (30 March 2026 - 22 May 2026) (On campus) 3rd Non standard period (25 May 2026 - 17 July 2026) (On campus) 3rd Non standard period (25 May 2026 - 17 July 2026) (On campus) 4th Non standard period (20 July 2026 - 11 September 2026) (On campus) 4th Non standard period (20 July 2026 - 11 September 2026) (On campus) 5th Non standard period (14 September 2026 - 30 October 2026) (On campus) 5th Non standard period (14 September 2026 - 30 October 2026) (On campus) 6th Non standard period (25 May 2026 - 17 July 2026) (On campus) 7th Non standard period (20 July 2026 - 11 September 2026) (On campus) 8th Non standard period (14 September 2026 - 30 October 2026) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $2,051.40 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- BPhty
- Contact
Dr Ally Calder (ally.calder@otago.ac.nz)
- More information link
- View more information on the School of Physiotherapy's website
- Teaching staff
Paper Co-ordinator: Dr Ally Calder
Supervisors: School of Physiotherapy staff- Paper Structure
Each group of students is required to complete a research project under the supervision of School of Physiotherapy Staff.
- Teaching Arrangements
- Group research project.
- Textbooks
- Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- To work effectively within a research team, identifying team members' strengths and leadership qualities, applying collaborative strategies to enhance team performance, and effectively manage conflict to maintain a productive team dynamic.
- To explain the role of evidence-based practice in contemporary physiotherapy practice and analyse its importance in guiding clinical decision-making.
- To refine and justify a clear and focused research question, design a structured search strategy with defined eligibility criteria, and effectively use databases to identify relevant literature that addresses the research question.
- To identify, summarize, and synthesise relevant scientific literature to answer the research question.
- To identify appropriate critical appraisal tools for different types of scientific literature, apply these tools to assess methodological quality, and analyse the robustness of evidence to support informed conclusions.
- To analyse and evaluate research findings by critically discussing the strengths, limitations, application, implications, and recommendations for physiotherapy practice and research.
- To effectively communicate research findings using oral, written, and digital communication tools.
- To critically reflect on the self within the research process, demonstrating awareness of multiple perspectives and evaluating personal experiences, knowledge, biases, and assumptions to identify new ways of thinking.
Overview
An approved independent or group research project in physiotherapy supervised by a member of staff, including components of ethics, critical review and data analysis.
About this paper
| Paper title | Research for Physiotherapy |
|---|---|
| Subject | Physiotherapy |
| EFTS | 0.2 |
| Points | 24 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year (25 January 2027 - 5 November 2027)
(On campus)
Full Year (25 January 2027 - 5 November 2027) (On campus) Full Year (25 January 2027 - 5 November 2027) (On campus) 1st Non standard period (25 January 2027 - 26 March 2027) (On campus) 1st Non standard period (25 January 2027 - 26 March 2027) (On campus) 2nd Non standard period (29 March 2027 - 21 May 2027) (On campus) 2nd Non standard period (29 March 2027 - 21 May 2027) (On campus) 2nd Non standard period (29 March 2027 - 21 May 2027) (On campus) 3rd Non standard period (24 May 2027 - 16 July 2027) (On campus) 3rd Non standard period (24 May 2027 - 16 July 2027) (On campus) 4th Non standard period (19 July 2027 - 10 September 2027) (On campus) 4th Non standard period (19 July 2027 - 10 September 2027) (On campus) 5th Non standard period (13 September 2027 - 5 November 2027) (On campus) 5th Non standard period (13 September 2027 - 5 November 2027) (On campus) 6th Non standard period (24 May 2027 - 16 July 2027) (On campus) 7th Non standard period (19 July 2027 - 10 September 2027) (On campus) 8th Non standard period (13 September 2027 - 5 November 2027) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- BPhty
- Contact
Dr Ally Calder: ally.calder@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- View more information on the School of Physiotherapy's website.
- Teaching staff
Paper Co-ordinator: Dr Ally Calder
Supervisors: School of Physiotherapy staff- Paper Structure
Each group of students is required to complete a research project under the supervision of the School of Physiotherapy Staff.
- Teaching Arrangements
- Group research project.
- Textbooks
- Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will be able to:
- Develop, apply and evaluate collaborative research skills.
- Analyse the role of evidence-based practice in clinical decision making.
- Develop and apply effective research methods.
- Critically analyse data, interpret findings in relation to existing literature and evaluate the implications for future research and professional practice.
- Develop effective research communication skills.