Develop knowledge of different science disciplines or prepare yourself for further study to become a chiropractor with this one-year science diploma.
The Diploma in Applied Science has two pathways:
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You can choose one of two pathways:
This is a great way to prepare yourself for further study in Bachelor of Science. You can choose from a wide range of courses from Year 1 and 2 of our Bachelor of Science.
Planning to study the Bachelor of Chiropractic at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic? The Pre-chiropractic pathway is an opportunity to meet the entry requirements of the New Zealand Chiropractic College.
Completing the diploma doesn’t guarantee entry to the Bachelor of Chiropractic.
You also choose any other course at level 4 or above, with the approval of the programme leader.
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If you started your studies at AUT before 2023, the courses you need to study to complete the requirements for your programme are a little different. You can find the old programme regulations you need to meet on Canvas. Simply log in with your AUT student ID number and password.
Graduates with this broad foundation in science are prepared for careers in science and laboratory work in a variety of industries. You can also progress to further study in a Bachelor of Science.
This pathway prepares you for entry into the chiropractic college and becoming a registered chiropractor.
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.