Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry)

Bachelor

Studying podiatry develops your skills and clinical reasoning to work as a podiatrist in both the private and public sectors. AUT is the only university in New Zealand where you can study a podiatry degree.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Course Code

AK3713

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Mar

Domestic Fees

$9,053 total

International Fees

$41,000 per year / $42,146 total

About this course

Studying podiatry develops your skills and clinical reasoning to work as a podiatrist in both the private and public sectors. AUT is the only university in New Zealand where you can study a podiatry degree.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirementsIf you have New Zealand qualifications

University Entrance or equivalent
Must be capable of meeting Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children's Act 2014 requirements, including police clearance

Applicants with English as a second or other language who have not completed at least three years of secondary schooling in NZ will be required to meet IELTS requirements.

If you have qualifications from another country

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English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall with all bands 6.5 or higher

English language requirements

Study locations

North Campus

Distance

Online

Career pathways

To work as a podiatrist you need to hold a degree in podiatry and be registered by the Podiatrists Board of New Zealand. Qualified New Zealand podiatrists are able to practise in Australia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.

Podiatrists practise privately or in public health, and in specialised areas. Podiatrists work with a range of people and issues:

Sports podiatry - involves working with the novice to the professional athlete to prevent, manage and rehabilitate sports-related injuries
High-risk foot - involves managing populations with diabetes and rheumatological conditions
Older adult podiatry - involves the promotion of health and management of long-term conditions that affect the lower limb and foot

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