Podiatry focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of lower limb and foot disorders. This degree will prepare you for a career as a podiatrist in both the private and public sectors. You can apply to register as a podiatrist in New Zealand and overseas if you graduate successfully.
You’ll experience all aspects of a podiatrist’s caseload during your studies – in clinical placements that include hospitals, private practices, and AUT’s on-campus podiatry clinic. You’ll also practise and perform minor surgical procedures in our purpose-built surgical theatre.
Key features:
- Qualified New Zealand podiatrists can practise in Australia, Singapore and the United Kingdom
- The only New Zealand university degree in podiatry
- Te Ara Hauora Maori papers: You can select Maori health papers if you want to develop the skills to work more effectively with Maori.
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
- Must be capable of meeting Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) requirements and Vulnerable Children’s Act (VCA Act)
- Police clearance
- Applicants with two or more years of secondary and/or tertiary education outside New Zealand must meet IELTS requirements and may be interviewed.
Selection criteria
- Preference will be given to applicants with the highest level of academic achievement and/or evidence of accomplishments in the relevant field.
- Interview may be required
Career Opportunities
As a podiatrist, you can work in:
- Sports podiatry: working with athletes to prevent, manage and rehabilitate sports injuries
- High-risk foot: managing people with diabetes and rheumatological conditions
- Older adult podiatry: promoting health and management of long-term conditions that affect the lower limb and foot.