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
- Bachelor of Health Science
- Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Oral Health)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry)
- Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Health Science in Psychology conjoint programmes
Applying to study health sciences from 2022
From 2022 all offers of place for undergraduate health science degrees will be made into the Bachelor of Health Science without a major.
Graduate certificates and diplomas
Postgraduate study in health sciences will build on your knowledge and expertise in your area of interest.
- Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing Practice
- Postgraduate Certificate in Disaster Risk Management and Development
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science
- Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health
- Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Risk Management and Development
- Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health
- Postgraduate Diploma in Registered Nurse Prescribing
- Postgraduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science
- Master of Disaster Risk Management and Development
- Master of Health Practice
- Master of Health Science
- Master of Nursing Science
- Master of Philosophy
- Master of Psychotherapy
- Master of Public Health
- Doctor of Health Science
- Doctor of Philosophy
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.
A short course will develop your skills and knowledge in an area of personal or professional interest.
- 3 Lead ECG Interpretation online short course
- Drug Assisted Airway Management (DAAM) refresher short course
- Extended Care Paramedic (ECP) refresher short course
- Paramedic Professionalism, Practice and the Law short course
- Prehospital Antenatal Care online short course
- Prehospital Cardiology online short course
- Prehospital Paediatric Care online short course
- Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Terminology
Academic departments and disciplines
- Biostatistics and Epidemiology department
- Disaster Risk Management and Development department
- Interdisciplinary Health Studies
- Midwifery department
- Māori Health department
- Nursing department
- Occupational Science and Therapy department
- Oral Health department
- Paramedicine department
- Physiotherapy department
- Podiatry department
- Psychology - Health department
- Psychotherapy department
- Public Health department
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 researchGet 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.
Contact details
Contact us online
Phone 0800 AUT AUT (0800 288 288)
Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences
AG 129, North Campus
90 Akoranga Drive
Northcote, Auckland
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South Campus
640 Great South Road
Manukau, Auckland
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