What does it take to become a Physiotherapist?

✅ 1. Complete an Approved Qualification

🎓 Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPhty), Duration: 4 years full-time, Admission is competitive.

or           

📘 Alternative Pathway

• If you already have a relevant undergraduate degree, you may be able to apply for an accelerated or graduate-entry program.

🏥 2. Clinical Training (as part of the degree)

• You must complete clinical placements. Learning on the job with real patients! Supervised by registered physiotherapists.

• These may occur in public hospitals, private practices, or other community health settings.

📝 3. Register with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand (PBNZ)

🔄 4. Ongoing Requirements

After becoming registered:

• You are expected to complete Continuing Professional Development (CPD) regularly to maintain competence.

At BPC, we are committed to ongoing teaching and education. We currently have Malaika Killian,  a 4th year AUT Physiotherapy student on placement at BPC.