MPhty Sports Physiotherapy (Thesis)

Course Overview Advance your clinical expertise and research capabilities with the Master of Physiotherapy program, designed for registered physiotherapists seeking specialization. This postgraduate degree offers two distinct pathways: an endorsed master's focusing on Neurorehabilitation, Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy, or Sports Physiotherapy, or a research-focused master's centered on conducting a significant thesis. The program blends advanced clinical reasoning with rigorous research training, preparing graduates to become leaders in evidence-based practice. Key Program Highlights Choose your path: specialize with an endorsed clinical track or focus on original research with a thesis-based master's. Develop advanced clinical reasoning and patient management skills in a chosen specialty area beyond entry-level practice. Become research-enabled through a supervised project, systematic review, or thesis to confidently apply evidence in your career. Flexible study options with both on-campus (Dunedin) and distance learning pathways available to suit practicing clinicians. Learn from a school with a strong postgraduate research programme supporting diverse topics from lab-based studies to community intervention trials.