Learn new ways of thinking from our interprofessional team of rehabilitation experts and support your patients to get back to full participation in their lives.
Our postgraduate programmes are delivered online so you can study from wherever and whenever it suits you.
Hear from our team about how our rehabilitation programmes can enhance your practice
Our flexible programme allows you to tailor your study to the area of most relevance to you. Choose from our key rehabilitation specialties:
Our postgraduate programmes are taught by the outstanding Rehabilitation Teaching and Research Unit (RTRU).
This interprofessional team draws on the knowledge and experience of experts in medicine, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and clinical psychology.
More about the Rehabilitation Teaching and Research Unit
Our qualifications will benefit those involved with improving rehabilitation outcomes across a wide range of disciplines.
These include:
Enrolments are also welcome from those with lived experience of rehabilitation who are interested in a career in the field.
“I recently changed jobs to work with ACC contracts such as Vocational Rehabilitation. I felt I'd best meet the needs of a new patient population by furthering my education in rehabilitation. Otago offered relevant papers through distance learning.
“I'm enjoying contemplating my role as a health professional from a deeper perspective and interacting with fellow students following different career paths. This helps me consider different points of view and expand my learning.”
– Hamish Gunson (Postgraduate Certificate in Rehabilitation)
“As a health professional, I felt it was important to have supervisors who could identify with my clinical experience and support me in merging clinical and research roles.
“I received the high-quality education I expected from Otago, with a great balance of support, direction and autonomy.
“If studying by distance makes it more accessible or feasible for you to continue your education, then do it. You won't regret it!”
– Catherine Vingerhoets (PhD student, Rehabilitation)
| Paper Code | Year | Title | Points | Teaching period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REHB701 | 2025 | Rehabilitation Principles | 30 | Semester 1 |
| REHB703 | 2025 | Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation | 30 | Semester 2 |
| REHB704 | 2025 | Neurological Rehabilitation | 30 | Not offered, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| REHB706 | 2025 | Work Rehabilitation | 30 | Semester 2 |
| REHB707 | 2025 | Rehabilitation for the Older Adult | 30 | Semester 1 |
| REHB710 | 2025 | Rehabilitation Service Innovation and Evaluation | 30 | Not offered, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| REHB711 | 2025 | Special Topic | 30 | Not offered in 2025 |
| REHB714 | 2025 | Personal and Psychological Factors in Rehabilitation | 30 | Semester 2 |
| REHB716 | 2025 | Rehabilitation with Children | 30 | Semester 1 |
| REHB780 | 2025 | Research Project | 30 | Full Year |
| REHB790 | 2025 | Dissertation | 60 | Full Year |
| REHB791 | 2025 | Dissertation | 60 | Semester 1, Semester 2 |
Explore your study options further. Refer to enrolment information found on the following qualification pages.
Postgraduate Co-ordinator
Rehabilitation Teaching and Research Unit
University of Otago, Wellington
Email rtru@otago.ac.nz
Tel +64 4 385 5591
Web otago.ac.nz/rehab
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