Master Of Applied Health Sciences (wellness And Rehabilitation) in Southern Institute of Technology, New Zealand

Master Of Applied Health Sciences (wellness And Rehabilitation) in Southern Institute of Technology

The Master of Applied Health Sciences (Wellness and Rehabilitation) is aimed at wellness and rehabilitation practitioners and recent graduates (in fields such as chiropractic, health sciences, massage therapy, medicine, naturopathy, nursing, occupational therapy, osteopathy, physiotherapy, sport and exercise) wishing to undertake an advanced programme of study in order to prepare for further study or to assist with obtaining a more senior position. The programme will enable them to extend their capability in critical and professional/clinical reasoning for specialist practice, leadership and management in professional settings.

The programme is tailored to the individual study needs of each student.

Additional Information

Graduates of the Master of Applied Health Sciences (Wellness and Rehabilitation) will be able to:

• Set and justify priorities, solve complex problems using credible evidence in novel environments, and organise and manage resources related to wellness and rehabilitation or performance
• Design, carry out and communicate the results of significant research projects in the field of wellness and rehabilitation and relate the findings to professional and research literature
• Analyse and critique professional research publications in wellness, rehabilitation and related subject areas, identify practical applications and relate findings to their own research
• Apply their analytical and research capabilities to unfamiliar situations involving the application of wellness and rehabilitation practices
• Research, integrate and apply advanced understanding of wellness and rehabilitation approaches, assessment, training and methodology
• Demonstrate high levels of skill as a wellness and rehabilitation practitioner or in a research role in an organisation
• Think critically and act responsibly when confronted with academic or professional challenges

Public and private sector organisations employing graduates of the Master of Applied Health Sciences (Wellness and Rehabilitation) will benefit from the advanced knowledge and capabilities (including analytical and research) that the graduates have acquired during their programme of study.  

Possible roles may be in clinical leadership and specialist positions, as a disability support service manager, health promotion advisor, rehabilitation professional, specialist advisory and health manager, ACC case manager, clinical practice manager, or complementary integrative medicine professional.

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