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.

Undergraduate study in health sciences will give you a solid grounding in your chosen area.

Bachelor's degree

Tailor the degree to your interests - study an individual pathway in the Bachelor of Health Science

You can also study the Bachelor of Health Science without choosing a major, following an individual pathway. This is a great way to tailor the degree to your interests and prepare yourself for a wide range of non-clinical careers.

Individual pathway in the Bachelor of Health Science

Graduate certificates and diplomas

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 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.

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
QS stars 2019
New Professors announced in 2019
Valery Feigin
Professor Max Abbott
PIF Study Director Dr El-Shadan Tautolo
QS stars 2019
AUT gets 5 QS stars in all categories
13 Nov, 2019
AUT has received the maximum five stars for the first time in every category according to the global education analysts QS in their recent results.
New Professors announced in 2019
New Professors and Associate Professors
07 Nov, 2019
AUT has announced the promotion of 12 leading academics to the position of Professor. A further 15 academics have been appointed as Associate Professors.
Valery Feigin
Leading the world in stroke prevention
29 Oct, 2019
This year’s World Stroke Day campaign encourages everyone to use the free Stroke Riskometer mobile app developed at AUT by Professor Valery Feigin.
Professor Max Abbott
World Mental Health Day
10 Oct, 2019
AUT is hosting the first of many events that will take place globally over the next 24 hours.
PIF Study Director Dr El-Shadan Tautolo
Study of Pacific people comes of age
07 Oct, 2019
For nearly 20 years, an AUT study has been tracking the development of 1,400 Pacific children.
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Roanne Horne
Camille Aroha Harris
Elise Windsor
Fern Pereira
Til Chhetri
Roanne Horne
Great graduatesRoanne HorneOral Health Therapist, Lumino PonsonbyBachelor of Health Science (Oral Health)Being an oral health therapist isn’t just about ‘cleaning teeth’, says AUT oral health alumna Roanne Horne who is currently working at Lumino Ponsonby.Being an oral health therapist isn’t just about ‘cleaning teeth’, says AUT oral health alumna Roanne Horne who now works at Lumino Ponsonby. Roanne discovered her passion for oral health while completing an introductory certificate at AUT that gave her insight into the different health science study options. Her success as an oral health therapist is a credit to the world-class training she received at AUT, Roanne says.
Camille Aroha Harris
Great graduatesCamille Aroha HarrisCommunity Caseloading MidwifeBachelor of Health Science (Midwifery)She loves seeing families thrive, says AUT Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery) alumna Camille Aroha Harris who is now working as a self-employed midwife.She loves seeing families thrive, says AUT Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery) alumna Camille Aroha Harris who is now working as a self-employed midwife. Becoming a midwife had been a long-time dream for Camille who came to AUT after a successful career as a hairdresser. She has always wanted to study and work with her community, Camille says.
Elise Windsor
Great graduatesElise WindsorDisability Income Case Manager, AIA NZBachelor 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 AIA NZ.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 AIA NZ and finds it rewarding to be able to assist clients during stressful times.
Fern Pereira
Great graduatesFern PereiraCo-founder, Clean PlatePostgraduate Diploma in Public Health
Graduate Diploma in Health SciencePassionate about promoting healthy eating to children, Fern Pereira was drawn to AUT’s public health programmes. Being at AUT has benefitted her work, she says.Passionate about promoting healthy eating to children, Fern Pereira was drawn to AUT’s public health programmes. She appreciated being able to apply what she was learning to her own business, Clean Plate, which was born to provide a holistic approach to healthy eating and wellbeing for the early childhood education sector.
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.
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