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.

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.

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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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Dr Mangor Pedersen
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).
Associate Professor Maria Bellringer
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.
Dr Heather Came
New authority may transform Māori health
22 Apr, 2021
Dr Heather Came and Adjunct Professor Dominic O’Sullivan weigh-in on the establishment of a new Maori health authority in The Conversation.
Professor David Nicholls
Five questions with Prof. David Nicholls
19 Apr, 2021
We asked Professor David Nicholls five questions about his research following his recent appointment.
Associate Professor Gwyn Lewis
Ethnic inequity in chronic pain services
19 Apr, 2021
A new study shows that Māori, Asian and Pacific peoples experienced poorer patient outcomes compared to Europeans.
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Andrew Fegan
David Cooper
Anjali Bhatia
Aleisha Patard
Anjila Reddy
Andrew Fegan
Great graduatesAndrew Fegan Sales Manager for NZ, Indonesia, Vietnam and India, DJO GlobalBachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy)Studying physiotherapy was the natural choice for him, says Andrew Fegan who came to AUT to complete a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy).Studying physiotherapy was the natural choice for him, says Andrew Fegan who came to AUT to complete a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy). Since graduating from AUT, Andrew is now a regional sales manager for DJO Global, a world leader in orthopaedic products for rehabilitation, pain management and physical therapy.
David Cooper
Great graduatesDavid CooperClinic Owner/Principal Physiotherapist, Kinetics PhysiotherapyPostgraduate Diploma in Health Science
Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy)A physiotherapist’s ability to help people get back to doing what they love is inspiring, says David Cooper who now manages his own physiotherapy clinic.A physiotherapist’s ability to help people get back to doing what they love is inspiring, says David Cooper who came to AUT to study a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy), followed by a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. After graduating from AUT in 2008, David has successfully established his own physiotherapy clinic, Kinetics Physiotherapy.
Anjali Bhatia
Great graduatesAnjali BhatiaDoctor of PhilosophyLike many people, Anjali Bhatia found growing up stressful at times. As a PhD student, she is now taking a closer look at the challenges young people face.Like many people, Anjali Bhatia found growing up stressful at times. As a PhD student in health, she is now taking a closer look at the challenges young people face. She decided to study at AUT because it’s a university known for its emphasis on research, says Anjali who came to AUT as an international student from India and hopes to eventually work in academia herself.
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.
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.
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