Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry)

Podiatry is a specialised field, focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of the lower limb and foot. Studying podiatry develops your skills and clinical reasoning to work as a podiatrist in both the private and public sectors. AUT University is the only university in New Zealand where you can study a podiatry degree.

The Podiatry major includes clinical placements in hospitals, primary health organisations, private practices and AUT’s on-campus podiatry clinic (which is open to the public). These placement opportunities enable you to experience all aspects of a podiatrist’s caseload. Surgical placements involve students practising and performing minor surgical podiatry procedures in AUT’s purpose-built surgical theatre.

The total clinical hours expected for registration as a podiatrist are approximately 1,000 hours, which is spread across your three years of study. Following successful completion of the podiatry degree you are eligible to register under the general scope as a podiatrist in New Zealand and overseas.

• University Entrance
• Must be capable of meeting Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) requirements
• Police clearance
• Applicants with two or more years of secondary and/or tertiary education outside New Zealand must meet IELTS requirements

AUT is New Zealand's most welcoming and diverse university, situated in the heart of one of the wortld's most dynamic and liveable cities.  With three modern campuses, and almost 30,000 students from more than 100 countries, we pride ourselves on being a truly global community.

At AUT, our mission is to create great graduates.  Ranked first in New Zealand for international outlook, and long known as the leader in providing practical, work integrated learning opportunities, we provide exceptional learning experiences, guided by world-class academics and support staff in state-of-the-art-facilities.  Our global network of exceptional industry and tertiary partners provides endless opportunities to broaden your experience even further. 

We are the only New Zealand university ranked both among the top 1% of universities in the world and in the top 100 universities under 50 years of age, offering over 200 undergraduate and postrgraduate programmes.  Many of our subject areas are world-ranked, and our graduates are highly employable nationally and internationally.