Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry)
Allied Health
A course by
AUT
A three-year degree focused on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of lower limb and foot conditions, involving clinical placements and practical training to qualify as a podiatrist.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
North Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Register as a podiatrist
Graduates can apply for registration as a podiatrist in New Zealand and potentially overseas.
Comprehensive clinical skills
Develop skills for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of lower limb and foot conditions.
Workplace readiness
Undertake clinical placements in multiple health settings to gain real-world experience.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry) at AUT develops students' clinical reasoning and practical skills to become podiatrists. The degree is the only program of its kind in New Zealand and covers the assessment, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of problems of the foot and lower limb. Extensive clinical placements in hospitals, primary health organisations, private practices, and AUT's clinic provide hands-on experience. Graduates can apply for registration as podiatrists in New Zealand and overseas and are prepared for work in the private or public sector, including specialties like sports podiatry, diabetes management, and podiatric surgery.
Course Content
- Lifespan development and communication
- Human anatomy and physiology I & II
- Knowledge, enquiry and communication
- Health and environment or Hauora Māori
- Musculoskeletal podiatry I & II
- Podiatry clinical practice I & II
- Methods of research and enquiry
- Podiatric pathology
- Pharmacology for professional practice
- Paediatric and sports podiatry
- Clinical podiatric medicine and surgery
- Diabetes management
- Podiatric rheumatology
- Podiatric medical imaging
- Health law and policy
- Clinical placements in hospitals, private practice, and AUT's clinic
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Allied Health
Future employment opportunities might be
Podiatrist (private or public sector)
Sports podiatrist
High-risk foot management (e.g., diabetes, rheumatology)
Older adult podiatry