Health sciences

AUT is one of the biggest health science education providers in New Zealand, and ranked in the top 125 in the world for clinical, pre-clinical and health subjects by Times Higher Education. We draw on research and industry practice to prepare you for a rewarding career in a growing sector – and our graduates are in demand around the world.

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.

More about our research

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

News
Professor Max Abbot
THE world university rankings for AUT 2019
Professor Valery Feigin
AUT students sit in the WG lecture hall
Vice Chancellor Derek McCormack
Professor Max Abbot
World Mental Health Day 2018
10 Oct, 2018
Youth mental health has been recognised as a priority in New Zealand, but more needs to be done says Professor Max Abbott
THE world university rankings for AUT 2019
THE rankings place AUT in NZ top three
27 Sep, 2018
AUT has significantly improved in global university rankings published today by the Times Higher Education.
Professor Valery Feigin
Professor honoured for stroke prevention
14 Sep, 2018
Professor Valery Feigin won this year’s Excellence in Stroke Award for his ground-breaking contribution to stroke prevention.
AUT students sit in the WG lecture hall
AUT 2019 domestic and international fees
13 Sep, 2018
Tuition fees for new domestic students, and for domestic and international students currently enrolled in a programme will increase in 2019.
Vice Chancellor Derek McCormack
ISBS honours AUT Vice Chancellor
12 Sep, 2018
Vice Chancellor Derek McCormack’s championing of sports science has been honoured with the Inaugural ISBS 2018 Conference President’s Award.
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Events
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Mark Boocock's inaugural professorial address
Tuesday 13 Nov, 4:30pm - 6pm
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Global Burden of Disease Brain Summit
Tuesday 27 Nov, 8am - 6pm
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Professional Disciplinary Tribunals: Research and Practice Conference 2019
Friday 15 Feb, 8am - 5pm
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Leslie Tuilaepa
Todd Miller
India Brown
Deborah Heke
Joyce Giheno
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.
Todd Miller
Great graduatesTodd MillerFirefighter, Fire and Emergency New ZealandMaster of Emergency ManagementCollaborating with other emergency management professionals has been a highlight of his studies, says Master of Emergency Management student Todd Miller.Collaborating with other emergency management professionals has been one of the highlights of his studies, says Master of Emergency Management student Todd Miller. The Master of Emergency Management was a natural fit for his chosen area of work, says Todd who works full-time as a firefighter in addition to his studies.
India Brown
Great graduatesIndia BrownCaseloading Midwife, Counties Manukau District Health BoardBachelor of Health Science MidwiferyBeing a midwife is an immense privilege, says AUT health sciences alumna India Brown who is a caseloading midwife for Counties Manukau District Health Board.Being a midwife is an immense privilege, says India Brown who is now a caseloading midwife for Counties Manukau District Health Board. She chose AUT because of its focus on clinical skills and the practical aspects of learning, and she appreciated that the majority of AUT’s midwifery degree takes place in the working environment, with clinical placements starting in the very first year.
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.
Joyce Giheno
Great graduatesJoyce GihenoBachelor of Health ScienceShe chose to study paramedicine to make a difference in people’s lives, says health sciences student Joyce Giheno who came to AUT from Papua New Guinea.She chose to study paramedicine to make a difference in people’s lives, says health sciences student Joyce Giheno who came to AUT as an international student from Papua New Guinea. She would highly recommend AUT’s paramedicine programme, says Joyce whose studies are supported by a New Zealand Pacific Scholarship.
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Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences
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640 Great South Road
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