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Prepare yourself for a rewarding career in the growing health sector, and study one of our world-class health science programmes; ranked in the top 101-125 in the world for clinical, pre-clinical and health subjects by Times Higher Education.

As an AUT graduate you’ll be in high demand worldwide. We’re one of New Zealand's biggest health science education providers. Your studies include many opportunities for workplace experience, treating people in different health settings. You’ll also get practical experience 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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Jordan O’Connell
Aleisha Patard
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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.
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Aleisha Patard
Great graduatesAleisha PatardRegistered Nurse, Critical Care, Auckland District Health BoardBachelor of Health Science (Nursing)Seeing the impact nurses have on patients’ lives inspired her to become a nurse herself, says AUT nursing alumna Aleisha Patard who is a critical care nurse.Seeing the impact nurses have on patients’ lives inspired her to become a nurse herself, says AUT nursing alumna Aleisha Patard who now works in Auckland District Health Board’s critical care unit. For Aleisha, the clinical placement in her last semester was a bit of a lightbulb moment and helped her discover which area of nursing she wanted to work in after graduating.
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Caroline Sipili
Great graduatesCaroline Sipili Kaiwhakamana/Team Lead Navigator, AWHI Healthy Homes Initiative, South Seas Healthcare TrustBachelor of Health ScienceShe loves making a difference to people in need, says Caroline Sipili who now works for the South Seas Healthcare Trust’s AWHI Healthy Homes Initiative.She loves making a difference to people in need, says Caroline Sipili who completed a Bachelor of Health Science in Case Management and now works for the South Seas Healthcare Trust’s AWHI Healthy Homes Initiative. Watching her mother try to navigate the different support systems in New Zealand is what first inspired Caroline to be the voice for people in need.
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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.
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Terence Pohatu Waikite Thornton Apiata
Great graduatesTerence Pohatu Waikite Thornton ApiataRotational Physiotherapist, Waikato District Health BoardBachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy)Seeing the progression for patients is rewarding, says Terence Pohatu Waikite Thornton Apiata who is now a physiotherapist at the Waikato District Health Board.Seeing the change and progression for patients is rewarding, says Terence Pohatu Waikite Thornton Apiata who is now a physiotherapist at the Waikato District Health Board. Like many physiotherapy students, Terence was inspired to consider a career in physiotherapy after being treated by a physiotherapist for a shoulder injury when he was in high school.
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