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The BHSc (Physiotherapy) is a four-year full-time programme of academic and clinical studies. The School of Physiotherapy has implemented quality assurance mechanisms to ensure continual review of the clinical and academic curricula, while academic and research collaboration with other universities, nationally and internationally, ensures a dynamic degree that prepares graduates for employment in a global market.

The School of Occupational Therapy offers the BHSc (Occupational Therapy), accredited in 1993, was New Zealand's first bachelor degree in occupational therapy and is one of only two professional occupational therapy degrees offered in New Zealand. Occupational therapy is a growing industry and graduates are in high demand. The School has employers from many sectors of the workforce approaching graduates with both national and international employment opportunities.

The School of Podiatry offers New Zealand's only degree in podiatry - the BHSc in Podiatry. The degree was developed in consultation with experts in the field nationally and internationally. Graduates have the highest academic, technical and clinical competencies as well as the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for registration as a podiatrist in New Zealand.

The Division operates a number of on-campus and community clinics which offer undergraduate and postgraduate students clinical placements and which provide a base for clinical research programmes. The Division also offers clinically relevant postgraduate papers which contribute to the interdisciplinary MHSc and the opportunity for graduates to enter a PhD programme or a DHSc. 

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The Division is home to the National Institute for Rehabilitation Research that incorporates the internationally recognised Centre for Physical Rehabilitation Research. The Division ensures a close association between research and teaching thus ensuring students are continually presented with clinically relevant cutting-edge laboratory demonstration to supplement and enhance theoretical learning.