Occupational Science and Therapy department
Part of health sciences at AUT, the Occupational Science and Therapy department aims to increase health professionals’ understanding of humans as occupational beings and the complexities and meanings of occupations.
Our teaching and research provides advanced occupational practice techniques and knowledge. We aim to further the skills of occupational therapists and play a critical role in inter-professional healthcare practice.
Undergraduate study in occupational science and therapy will give you a solid grounding in this area.
Occupational science and therapy postgraduate degrees
- Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science
- Master of Health Practice
- Master of Health Science
- Master of Philosophy
- Doctor of Health Science
- Doctor of Philosophy
Interprofessional study options
Leadership and management programmes
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Leadership and Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Leadership and Management
Older adult: health and wellness programmes
Research in health sciences
We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across health sciences.
Get hands-on experience in our health clinics
Students work with close supervision at our North Campus clinic, AUT Integrated Health. Open to the public, it offers health and rehab services, including occupational therapy.
Offer fieldwork experience to students: employer info
Fieldwork educators help to prepare our occupational therapy students for future practice. Find out more about offering fieldwork experience for students.
