Research in health sciences
We have strong connections with the health sector and deliver leading research across the field of health sciences. Our research projects are often developed collaboratively to address organisational and workforce needs.
AUT is home to world-leading researchers across the field of health sciences. We’ve led the world’s largest study of problem gambling treatments, run New Zealand’s only longitudinal study of Pacific Island families and have New Zealand’s only centre for eHealth.
Centres, groups and institutes focusing on research in health
- AUT Migrant and Refugee Research Centre
- Centre for Active Ageing
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Trauma Research
- Centre for Midwifery and Women’s Health Research
- Centre for Person Centred Research
- Child and Youth Health Research Centre
- Gambling and Addictions Research Centre
- Health and Rehabilitation Research Institute (HRRI)
- Pacific Health Research Centre
- Public Health and Mental Health Research Institute (PHMHRI)
- National Institute for Stroke and Applied Neurosciences (NISAN)
- National Centre for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Network
- Taupua Waiora Research Centre
Explore our research expertise
AUT's academic supervisors are recognised world-class researchers who have the expert knowledge to guide you throughout your studies.
If you’re interested in applying to a PhD or MPhil, email doctoral.and.mphil.admissions@aut.ac.nz first to assess your eligibility for the programme.
