Health sciences

Ranked first in New Zealand and in the top 101-125 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.

Postgraduate study in health sciences will build on your knowledge and expertise in your area of interest.

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

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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.

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Using ‘food havens’ to reduce obesity
13 May, 2021
A new concept in food environments, the food haven, aims to reduce high obesity rates among Māori and Pacific peoples.
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Busting the myths around stroke
11 May, 2021
A Pacific language video series by AUT is highlighting key facts around stroke, in an attempt to bust the myths around this neurological disease.
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Pacific language videos: Rotuman
10 May, 2021
AUT has launched the first of nine episodes in this year’s Pacific Language Week series.
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AI Lead on Australian Epilepsy Project
04 May, 2021
AUT cognitive neuroscientist, Dr Mangor Pedersen, is the AI Lead on the ground-breaking Australian Epilepsy Project (AEP).
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Changes in gambling behaviour and health
22 Apr, 2021
As people move towards risky or problem gambling, they are more likely to move away from organised groups, according to a new AUT study.
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Til Chhetri
Anjila Reddy
Jordan O’Connell
Jonathan Chapman
Wei-Yen (Jackie) Chan
Til Chhetri
Great graduatesTil ChhetriDoctor of PhilosophyAUT PhD student Til Chhetri is investigating one of the ways the rise in migrant workers could affect public health in Nepal – HIV transmission and prevention.More and more Nepalese are working abroad, and that is starting to have an impact on the country. AUT PhD student Til Chhetri is investigating one of the ways this migration trend could affect public health in Nepal – HIV transmission and prevention. Expecting to complete his PhD in 2020, Til is plannning to take his newfound knowledge back home to Nepal to support his country and community.
Anjila Reddy
Great graduatesAnjila ReddyPodiatrist, The Foot Stop Podiatry Services, Gold Coast, AustraliaBachelor of Health Science (Podiatry)She loves her job, says AUT health sciences alumna Anjila Reddy who is now working as a podiatrist at The Foot Stop Podiatry Services on the Gold Coast.She loves her job, says Anjila Reddy who is now working as a podiatrist at The Foot Stop Podiatry Services on the Gold Coast. While she now lives and works on the Gold Coast, Anjila spends her workday surrounded by fellow Kiwis: The Foot Stop Podiatry Services was founded by AUT podiatry alumna Mary-Ellen Redmayne and nine of the clinic’s 11 podiatrists are AUT graduates.
Jordan O’Connell
Great graduatesJordan O’ConnellPodiatrist, Speights PodiatryBachelor of Health Science (Podiatry)He loves applying his skills to make a difference to people’s wellbeing, says health sciences alumnus Jordan O’Connell who works at Speights Podiatry.He loves applying his skills to make a difference to people’s wellbeing, says health sciences alumnus Jordan O’Connell who is now a podiatrist at Speights Podiatry. The people he met and the lecturers who taught him were the highlights of his time at university, Jordan says. He considers studying at AUT was some of the best years of his life.
Jonathan Chapman
Great graduatesJonathan ChapmanMusculoskeletal Extended Scope Podiatrist, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, LondonBachelor of Health Science (Podiatry)He is proud of the difference he’s making to his patients, says Jonathan Chapman who now works for Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London.He is proud of the difference he’s making to his patients’ quality of life, says podiatry alumnus Jonathan Chapman who now works for Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London. After more than a decade working as a professional podiatrist, Jonathan still frequently draws on the skills he developed throughout his studies at AUT.
Wei-Yen (Jackie) Chan
Great graduatesWei-Yen (Jackie) ChanEnterprise Channel Manager, Microsoft, SydneyBachelor of Health ScienceFor Bachelor of Health Science alumna Wei-Yen (Jackie) Chan, AUT’s emphasis on real-life industry experience makes it stand out from other universities.For Bachelor of Health Science alumna Wei-Yen (Jackie) Chan, AUT’s emphasis on real-life industry experience makes it stand out from other universities. Studying the Bachelor of Health Science without a major was a great choice for Jackie whose studies were supported by an AUT Vice-Chancellor’s Significant Student Scholarship.
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