Health sciences

Ranked first in New Zealand and 92nd in the world for clinical, pre-clinical and health subjects by Times Higher Education, AUT is one of the country's biggest health science education providers. We draw on research and industry practice to prepare you for a rewarding career in a growing sector – and our graduates are in demand worldwide.

When you study here you’ll get experience working with real people through industry work placements. You’ll also work in our health clinics on campus, which offer services to the public like physiotherapy, oral health, podiatry and more.

A certificate or diploma will give you an introduction to your chosen subject and can prepare you for further study.

Academic departments and disciplines

Research in health sciences

We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across health sciences.

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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 like counselling and podiatry.

AUT Integrated Health

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AUT Edge Award winners
A model of a brain
Professor Richard Siegert
Professor Valery Feigin
Alannah Wesche with Nepalese school girls
AUT Edge Award winners
Gaining skills for the workplace
14 Dec, 2018
Auckland Council are proud to sponsor the overall achievement prize for the AUT Edge Award, an extra-curricular employability award at AUT.
A model of a brain
NZ has the world's highest MND mortality
28 Nov, 2018
The Global Burden of Disease study reveals that New Zealand’s rate of mortality from motor neuron disease is 2.2 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants.
Professor Richard Siegert
Researching inflammation and depression
26 Nov, 2018
Auckland University of Technology has won a Marsden Grant of $827K to investigate the relationship between inflammation in the body and depression.
Professor Valery Feigin
Global Burden of Disease Brain Summit
26 Nov, 2018
International researchers, health professionals and policymakers will gather at AUT on November 27.
Alannah Wesche with Nepalese school girls
Empowering underprivileged girls
22 Nov, 2018
Some people are born to do great things. AUT nursing student Alannah Wesche is one of them.
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Events
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China-NZ tripartite and catalyst seeding: a collaborative research workshop for professionals and researchers in health, biology and biomedical sciences
Tuesday 29 Jan, 9am - 5pm
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Professional Disciplinary Tribunals: Research and Practice Conference 2019
Friday 15 Feb, 8am - 5pm
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Rodwell Gundo
Elise Windsor
Paolo Miguel Duran
Leslie Tuilaepa
Deborah Heke
Rodwell Gundo
Great graduatesRodwell GundoDoctor of PhilosophyAn accomplished nursing lecturer in his native Malawi, Doctor of Philosophy student Rodwell Gundo came to AUT to further his skills for his academic career.An accomplished nursing lecturer in his native Malawi, PhD student Rodwell Gundo came to AUT to further his skills for his academic career. For his doctoral research, Rodwell is developing a training programme for nurses in intensive care unit (ICU) and high dependency unit (HDU) settings in Malawi. He would highly recommend postgraduate study at AUT to others, Rodwell says.
Elise Windsor
Great graduatesElise WindsorDisability Income Case Manager, Sovereign InsuranceBachelor of Health ScienceWhen she learned about AUT’s new case management degree she was immediately drawn to it, says health alumna Elise Windsor who now works for Sovereign Insurance.When she learned about AUT’s new case management degree she was immediately drawn to it, says health sciences alumna Elise Windsor. After graduating from AUT, Elise now works as a disability income case manager for Sovereign Insurance and finds it rewarding to be able to assist clients during stressful times.
Paolo Miguel Duran
Great graduatesPaolo Miguel DuranPostgraduate Diploma in Emergency ManagementIt’s important to understand what causes natural and humanitarian disasters, says Paolo Miguel Duran who came to AUT to study emergency management.It’s important to understand what causes natural and humanitarian disasters, says Paolo Miguel Duran who came to AUT as an international student from the Philippines to study a Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency Management. He would highly recommend the programme to others who are interested in emergency and disaster management, Paolo says.
Leslie Tuilaepa
Great graduatesLeslie TuilaepaPhysiotherapist, Otahuhu PhysiotherapyBachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy)Physiotherapy is a career with many opportunities, says AUT Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) alumnus Leslie Tuilaepa who works at Otahuhu Physiotherapy.Physiotherapy is a career with many opportunities, says Leslie Tuilaepa who now works at Otahuhu Physiotherapy. He enjoys working with people face to face, and feels that AUT has given him the skills and confidence for his career now. Walking down the graduation aisle to collect his degree was a proud moment, says Leslie who came to AUT as a mature student.
Deborah Heke
Great graduatesDeborah HekeDoctor of Philosophy
Master of Health Science
Bachelor of Health ScienceSometimes she feels like AUT chose her, says PhD student Deborah Heke who is currently studying a Doctor of Philosophy in Māori health at AUT.Sometimes she feels like AUT chose her, says PhD student Deborah Heke who is currently studying a Doctor of Philosophy in Māori health at AUT. For her doctoral research, Deborah is focusing on physical activity and wāhine Māori. Deborah’s research is supervised by Dr Isaac Warbrick, the co-director of Taupua Waiora Centre for Māori Health Research.
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