Overview

This Health Science (Podiatry) course from Auckland University of Technology 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.

Career opportunities:

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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Lifespan Development and Communication

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Knowledge, Enquiry and Communication

Health and Environment

Podiatry Clinical Practice

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-13 00:00:00 , International

More details

International students: We recommend applying at least three months before the start of the programme to have the best chance of securing a place in your preferred programme.

Domestic students: Apply well before the semester starts to have the best chance of securing a place in your preferred programme.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

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

Cambridge International Examinations, International Baccalaureate (IB) or NCEA results

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

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

42200 NZD / year

≈ 42200 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7726 NZD / year

≈ 7726 NZD / year

Additional Details

National: $8,918 - $9,573 (for 120 points)
International: $43,392 (for 120 points)

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career opportunities:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Auckland

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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