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    Overview

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

    About this paper

    Paper title Advanced Studies in Physiotherapy
    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 ) $3,103.25
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    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
    Students enrolled MPhty by thesis can have a mentor from the planned MPhty by thesis supervisory team.

    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.

    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
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