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Overview

A special topic may be taught in either semester depending upon the level of student interest in an area not covered by other papers or when a visiting academic may be able to teach a particular area of expertise. Students interested in the special topic option are advised to contact the Programme Administrator for updated information.

About this paper

Paper title Special Topic
Subject Rehabilitation
EFTS 0.25
Points 30 points
Teaching period Not offered in 2026, expected to be offered in 2028 (Distance learning)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $3,486.75
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
MHealSc, PGDipRehab, PGDipPhty, PGDipHealSc, MPhty, PGCertHealSc
Eligibility

Suitable for people who hold a degree or diploma from a New Zealand university or are in an appropriate profession approved by the academic board.

If you have not already done so, please contact the department for course advice before selecting your programme, rtru.uow@otago.ac.nz.

Contact

rtru.uow@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Dependent on topic of choice.

Teaching Arrangements

Regular interaction with classmates and paper tutors via Zoom videoconferencing and the online learning platform, Moodle. Additional on-line events to support whakawhanaunatunga (establishing relationships), and skills development, within the broader Rehabilitation Teaching and Research Unit learning community.

Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Critical thinking, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Dependent on topic of choice.

Overview

A special topic may be taught in either semester depending upon the level of student interest in an area not covered by other papers or when a visiting academic may be able to teach a particular area of expertise. Students interested in the special topic option are advised to contact the Programme Administrator for updated information.

About this paper

Paper title Special Topic
Subject Rehabilitation
EFTS 0.25
Points 30 points
Teaching period Not offered in 2027, expected to be offered in 2028 (Distance learning)
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
MHealSc, PGDipRehab, PGDipPhty, PGDipHealSc, MPhty, PGCertHealSc
Eligibility

Suitable for people who hold a degree or diploma from a New Zealand university or are in an appropriate profession approved by the academic board.

If you have not already done so, please contact the department for course advice before selecting your programme, rtru.uow@otago.ac.nz.

Contact

rtru@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Dependent on topic of choice.

Teaching Arrangements

Regular interaction with paper tutors via Zoom videoconferencing and the online learning platform, Moodle. Additional on-line events to support whakawhanaunatunga (establishing relationships), and skills development, within the broader Rehabilitation Teaching and Research Unit learning community.

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Critical thinking, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Dependent on topic of choice.

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