Physiotherapy Science Honours Program
If you are interested in conducting a research project with the capacity to generate new and important information to improve the health and wellbeing of people across the lifespan, then this is the place for you!
Meet Us
Attend our information session to meet the Honours Coordination team and hear about Honours in the Department of Physiotherapy. The session will be delivered in-person and online.
Can't meet us in person? Register your interest and obtain the link to access the session online, email Adam Bryant: albryant@unimelb.edu.au.
Find Information session details
Research projects:
2024 Honours projects are available in the following research areas:
- Acute cardiorespiratory and exercise oncology,
- Neurological rehabilitation and gerontology,
- Musculoskeletal and sports rehabilitation,
- Paediatric physiotherapy,
- Women’s health
Course structure:
The Honours program involves two coursework subjects (25 points) and a Research Project (75 points).
| Subject code | Subject Name | Semester | Points | Taught by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOM40001 | Introduction to Biomedical Research | 1 | 12.5 | Faculty |
| PHTY40012 | Physiotherapy Research in Practice | 1 | 12.5 | Department of Physiotherapy |
| PHTY40013 | Physiotherapy Science Research Project (Part 1) | 1 | 25 | Department of Physiotherapy |
| PHTY40014 | Physiotherapy Science Research Project (Part 2) | 2 | 50 | Department of Physiotherapy |
The Department coursework subject provides students with:
- the common building blocks needed for biomedical research; and
- an understanding of both processes and skills which are essential to the conduct of human research in the physiotherapy setting.
The Research Project subject requires the students to undertake an original supervised project and provides the student with valuable research skills.
Contact
For further information about this Honours program please contact:
Associate Professor Adam Bryant
Honours Program Coordinator
Department of Physiotherapy
School of Health Sciences | Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
albryant@unimelb.edu.au
Ready to apply? Make sure to reach out to the Honours coordinator first and then follow the application process outlined here to finalise your application.
Department of Physiotherapy steps:
- Attend the department information session.
- Identify physiotherapy projects of interest via Sonia database.
- Make direct contact with potential supervisors to discuss project specifics.
- Apply for course and submit your project preferences by the university due dates.
Selection Criteria:
Students must satisfy the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS) entry requirements.
University Application process:
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS) has prepared How to Apply guidelines for prospective students for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) and Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours) courses.
Information session: Interested in our Honours program? Attend an information session to hear more. Dates and times are updated on the main overview page
Can't meet us in person? Register your interest and obtain the link to access the session online, email Adam Bryant: albryant@unimelb.edu.au.
Information session: Interested in our Honours program? Attend an information session to hear more. Dates and times are updated on the main overview page
Can't meet us in person? Register your interest and obtain the link to access the session online, email Adam Bryant: albryant@unimelb.edu.au.
Find out more: Information Sessions
Dates
This course commences in the middle of February and finishes early November. There is no mid-year intake.
Time Commitment
Our Honours program can only be undertaken on a full-time basis. A student would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of thirty hours per week over two semesters.
Location
Department of Physiotherapy
Level 7, Alan Gilbert Building, Parkville
Note: Some students may undertake research projects where their supervisors are based outside of Parkville at a university-affiliated facility (e.g., hospital, research institute). In this case, students may be required to travel to collect data and/or meet with their supervisor(s).
Facilities
Honours students will be supervised by individual staff members but will also have access to facilities of the Department. Each student will have access to desks in the departments common areas.
Further Information
If you require further information about this Honours program, please contact:
Associate Professor Adam Bryant
Honours Program Coordinator
Department of Physiotherapy
School of Health Sciences | Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
albryant@unimelb.edu.au