Study health sciences
Health careers start with trust – and you’ll earn it early. Textbooks don’t treat patients. You will. As one of the biggest health science education providers in the country, we prepare you for careers the world needs. You’ll complete clinical placements in diverse settings and treat patients in our on-campus clinics before you graduate. Small classes mean real mentorship from lecturers who know what professional practice demands. You’ll graduate ready for the responsibility, because you’ve already been trusted with it.
Undergraduate study in health sciences will give you a solid grounding in your chosen area.
Bachelor's degree
- Bachelor of Health Science
- Case Management
- Counselling
- Health Management
- Paramedicine
- Perioperative Practice
- Psychology
- Public and Environmental Health
- No major (tailor the degree to your interests and career goals)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Oral Health)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry)
- Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Health Science in Psychology conjoint programmes
Graduate certificates and diplomas
Postgraduate study in health sciences will build on your knowledge and expertise in your area of interest.
- Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) (Honours)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing Practice
- Postgraduate Certificate in Disaster Risk Management and Development
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science
- Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health
- Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Risk Management and Development
- Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Assistance
- Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health
- Postgraduate Diploma in Registered Nurse Prescribing
- Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Paramedic Practice
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science
- Master of Clinical Practice (Midwifery)
- Master of Disaster Risk Management and Development
- Master of Health Practice
- Master of Health Science
- Master of Nursing Science
- Master of Occupational Therapy Practice
- Master of Philosophy
- Master of Physiotherapy Practice
- Master of Psychotherapy
- Master of Public Health
- Doctor of Health Science
- Doctor of Philosophy
Practice as a health professional in New Zealand is governed by legislation and a number of ‘Responsible Authorities’ (such as the NZ Psychologist Board, Physiotherapy Board and the Nursing Council who register practitioners). Overseas qualified health professionals who wish to practise in New Zealand should communicate directly with the relevant Responsible Authority. Qualifications recognised for professional registration at AUT are undergraduate; study at postgraduate level is not considered equivalent recognition for NZ Board certification.
A short course will develop your skills and knowledge in an area of personal or professional interest.
Academic departments and disciplines
- Biostatistics and Epidemiology department
- Disaster Risk Management and Development department
- Mental Health and Wellbeing department
- Midwifery department
- Māori Health - Te Ara Hauora department
- Nursing
- Occupational Science and Therapy department
- Oral Health department
- Paramedicine department
- Physiotherapy department
- Podiatry department
- Psychology department
- Public Health department
- Biostatistics and Epidemiology department
- Disaster Risk Management and Development department
- Mental Health and Wellbeing department
- Midwifery department
- Māori Health - Te Ara Hauora department
- Nursing
- Occupational Science and Therapy department
- Oral Health department
- Paramedicine department
- Physiotherapy department
- Podiatry department
- Psychology department
- Public Health department
Research in health sciences
Health challenges don’t wait. Neither do we. At AUT, our health sciences research tackles real issues – from mental wellbeing to rehabilitation and public health. We work across disciplines to create practical solutions that improve lives and communities.
More about our researchWhat it's like to study health sciences at AUT
Real projects, real connections. Many AUT programmes include workplace experience so you’re ready for what’s next.
Theory's important. But at AUT much of the real work happens in our world-class facilities, including our on-campus clinics.
Uni can get intense. At AUT, you’ll find real people, real answers and support that’s built around your life – not just your study.
Contact details
Contact us online
Phone 0800 AUT AUT (0800 288 288)
Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences
AZ306 Tukutuku Building
90 Akoranga Drive
Northcote, Auckland
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South Campus
640 Great South Road
Manukau, Auckland
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