Masters by Research
The School of Physiotherapy has a strong postgraduate research programme currently supporting numerous Masters research students working on topics that range from neurological disorders to anatomical studies. We aim to provide students with a high level of knowledge and experience in order to help them develop their own research skills whether using qualitative or quantitative methodologies for statistical analysis, lab-based studies or community work, prevalence studies or intervention trialling – our aim is to have students complete their Masters confident in their abilities to conduct research and assess relevant literature and practices, whether this leads to PhD study in the future or more assured clinical practice.
The School has three Research Groups providing research
student supervision; If you have an idea you would like to
discuss or you would like to talk about possible projects we may
have available, please contact:
Emma Tumilty,
Research Administrator
The Masters by Research programme is an 18-month course (full-time, part-time equivalent). It consists of two papers and a full-year thesis.
Full time:
|
|
Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 |
PHTX/Y510 AND
PHTY545 OR
PHTX/Y501 |
Thesis |
| Year 2 | Thesis (continued) |
Part time:
|
|
Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 |
PHTX/Y510 |
PHTY545 OR
PHTX/Y501 |
| Year 2 | Thesis | |
| Year 3 | Thesis (continued) | |
Masters Projects
The School will often have Masters projects available in areas pertaining to staff research. These will be advertised here. Students who have their own idea for a research project they would like to undertake are encouraged to contact the School about their options of study. For more information contact our research administrator.
Projects:
- Opportunity for MPhty project - Female Rowers - Supervisor Dr Gill Johnson
- Opportunities for MPhty projects - Supervisor Steve Tumilty
SPEX Research Group Projects
These project are directed towards physiotherapy students but could be supervised via Sports Medicine for students from other relevant backgrounds.
- The role of moderate exercise in reducing symptom intensity post-concussion
- An analysis of the role of “Twitter” in promoting concussion awareness information in young sportspersons.
- What are the necessary physical requirements for mobility scooter use.
- Does the addition of adhesive spray improve the performance of traditional ankle taping techniques?
Masters Proceedures (School of Physiotherapy)
The School of Physiotherapy encourages all students to utilize the
University of Otago Masters Handbook
In addition the School also has a number of procedural documents:
Masters Administrative Forms
The University has a number of administrative forms you may require throughout your Masters study.
