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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.

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AUT's academic supervisors are recognised world-class researchers who have the expert knowledge in their fields to guide you throughout your studies.

If you’re interested in applying to a doctoral degree or a Master of Philosophy, email doctoral.and.mphil.admissions@aut.ac.nz first to assess your eligibility for the programme.

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Our academics Jane Koziol-McLain Professor of Nursing Professor Jane Koziol-McLain has over 30 years of experience in nursing as well as a talent for research into the health system response to violence against women and children. Professor Jane Koziol-McLain has over 30 years of experience in nursing as well as a talent for research into the health system response to violence against women and children. She is the director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Trauma Research, while balancing teaching responsibilities and consulting work in the Pacific with the United Nations Population Fund. Professor Koziol-McLain has been recognised time and time again for her research and was inducted into the Johns Hopkins University Society of Scholars in 2013.

Our academics Valery Feigin Professor of Epidemiology and Neurology Professor Valery Feigin is globally known as an expert on stroke, traumatic brain injury prevention, epidemiology and treatment/rehabilitation. Professor Valery Feigin is globally known as an expert on stroke, traumatic brain injury prevention, epidemiology and treatment/rehabilitation. Throughout his career he has received a number of prestigious national and international awards, including for his work on the Stroke Riskometer™ app, which was voted the top health-related app worldwide.

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News

AUT Pacific youth mental health study

27 Jul, 2021

HRC-funded study aims to improve mental health services for New Zealand’s Pacific youth.

How body movement changes in pregnancy

05 Jul, 2021

New project to build a greater understanding of the changes pregnant women undergo in body size, shape and balance.

Housing redevelopment impact

14 Jun, 2021

AUT has begun research on how urban housing redevelopment affects people’s wellbeing.

Five questions with Professor Zac Morse

31 May, 2021

We asked Professor Zac Morse five questions about his research ahead of his Inaugural Professorial Address.

HRC Emerging Researchers First Grants

28 May, 2021

AUT picked up one third of Health Research Council Emerging Researchers First Grants this year.

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Great graduatesChristine ClarkChief Executive, Kalandra Education GroupDoctor of Health Science
Master of Health Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Health ScienceWhat she enjoyed most about her studies was the support she received every step of the way, says Dr Christine Clark who completed a Doctor of Health Science.What she enjoyed most about her studies was the support she received every single step of the way, says Dr Christine Clark who completed her Doctor of Health Science in 2018. For her doctoral research, Christine used grounded theory to research how healthcare assistants managed their day. Her studies also inspired her to start her own business; successful training organisation Kalandra Education Group.

Great graduatesMarcelle Nader-TurnerDoctor of Health ScienceWith a background as a school counsellor, doctoral student Marcelle Nader-Turner is currently exploring the role pornography plays in the lives of adolescents.With a background as a school counsellor, it’s not surprising that Doctor of Health Science student Marcelle Nader-Turner is exploring the role pornography plays in the lives of adolescents. She hopes that her doctoral research can lead to more open conversations about this topic, especially for young women, says Marcelle whose research is supervised by Dr Gareth Terry and Dr Katie Palmer Du Preez.

Great graduatesNitika KumariResearch Fellow, New Zealand College of ChiropracticDoctor of PhilosophyAs one of New Zealand’s leading universities in the field of physiotherapy, AUT was perfect for her PhD, says Nitika Kumari who came to AUT from India.As one of New Zealand’s leading universities in the field of physiotherapy, AUT was the perfect place for her doctoral study, says Nitika Kumari who came to AUT as an international student from India. She would highly recommend a PhD to other students, says Nitika who is now a research fellow at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic; a role she was offered soon after submitting her PhD thesis.

Great graduatesAudrey Kusasira-SuttonDoctor of PhilosophyShe strongly believes in research informing clinical practice and vice versa, says PhD student Audrey Kusasira-Sutton, a family therapist originally from Uganda.She strongly believes in research informing clinical practice and vice versa, says PhD student Audrey Kusasira-Sutton, a family therapist originally from Uganda who previously lived and practised in the US. For her PhD research, Audrey is investigating the experiences of young people, their caregivers and clinicians of Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

Great graduatesFern PereiraFounder, Clean PlateMaster of Public Health
Graduate Diploma in Health SciencePassionate about promoting healthy eating to children, Fern Pereira was drawn to AUT’s public health programmes. Being at AUT has benefitted her work, she says.Passionate about promoting healthy eating to children, Fern Pereira was drawn to AUT’s public health programmes. She appreciated being able to apply what she was learning to her own business, Clean Plate, which was born to provide a holistic approach to healthy eating and wellbeing for the early childhood education sector.

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