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.

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 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.

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

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Emeritus Professor of Nutrition, Elaine Rush
Big bodies need big servings of 5+ a day
14 Jan, 2020
New study recommends greater variety and colour in food dietary guidelines, and serving sizes in direct proportion to body size.
Dr Ali Seyfoddin
Medicinal cannabis research
13 Dec, 2019
AUT and Zeacann Ltd have received approval from the Ministry of Health for medicinal cannabis research and development.
Professor Valery Feigin
Plan to mitigate neurological disorders
11 Dec, 2019
Professor Valery Feigin leads global strategy to bridge the gap between growing burden of neurological disorders and overstretched health resources.
Professor Denise Wilson
Empathy needed to reduce family violence
04 Dec, 2019
AUT report finds that agencies and services designed to aid wāhine Māori in unsafe relationships often contribute to their entrapment.
Valery Feigin
New accolades for most cited scientist
21 Nov, 2019
AUT’s Professor Valery Feigin has been elected as both a Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi and a Foreign Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
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Roanne Horne
Lynn Chen
Til Chhetri
Sam Lindsay
Folole Fangupo
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.
Lynn Chen
Great graduatesLynn ChenPodiatrist, Vital Feet Podiatry, TaurangaBachelor of Health Science (Podiatry)Watching the impact a podiatrist can have on patients’ lives inspired Lynn Chen to start her own journey towards a career in podiatry and study at AUT.Watching the impact a podiatrist can have on patients’ lives inspired Lynn Chen to start her own journey towards a career in podiatry. She was impressed by the process the podiatrist went through to take her friend from walking with pain to walking with confidence. After graduating with a Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry) from AUT at the end of 2018, Lynn now gets to make a positive impact on the lives of her own patients.
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.
Sam Lindsay
Great graduatesSam LindsayParamedic, South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation, Bristol, United KingdomBachelor of Health ScienceEvery day is different when you’re a paramedic, says Sam Lindsay who now works for the South Western Ambulance Service in Bristol in the United Kingdom.Every day is different when you’re a paramedic, says Sam Lindsay who now works for the South Western Ambulance Service in Bristol in the United Kingdom. As a paramedic working in a busy metropolitan area, he enjoys the unpredictability of his job. It was easy to transfer the skills he learned at AUT to his work in the UK, the AUT alumnus says.
Folole Fangupo
Great graduatesFolole FangupoMental Health Clinician / Occupational Therapist, Auckland District Health Board Lotofale – Pacific Mental Health ServiceBachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy)She has always wanted to work in health, says occupational therapy alumna Folole Fangupo who loves contributing to the development of clients’ recovery plans.She has always wanted to work in health, says occupational therapy alumna Folole Fangupo. Attending an AUT open day and hearing an occupational therapist talk about her experience and passion helped her find exactly what she was looking for. In her role now, she loves contributing to the development and implementation of clients’ recovery plans, Folole says.
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