Study Bachelor of Health Science - Physiotherapy at Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences

About this course

About this course
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- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International
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What will I learn?

AUT offers one of the largest physiotherapy programmes in the Southern Hemisphere. Our physiotherapy graduates are recognised throughout the world for their knowledge and leadership in healthcare.Physiotherapists help people improve their quality of life. As a physiotherapist you work with a wide range of people, helping them overcome physical problems due to ageing, injury, diseases, disorders, conditions or environmental factors. Most New Zealand physiotherapists work privately, treating acute sport and accidental injuries, chronic pain, back and neck problems. You also find physiotherapists in most hospitals and general practices.The Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) has a strong focus on clinical practice, and you complete about 1,000 hours of clinical experience as part of your studies.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$43,000.00 (US$ 25,650) per year

Student insurance (2025)- NZD 855.748

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

AUT North Campus

Level 1, AF Building 90 Akoranga Drive,

Northcote,

Auckland,

0627, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$43,000.00 (US$ 25,650) per year

Student insurance (2025)- NZD 855.749

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

AUT North Campus

Level 1, AF Building 90 Akoranga Drive,

Northcote,

Auckland,

0627, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

University Entrance or equivalent.Must be capable of meeting Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) requirements and Vulnerable Childrens Act (VCA Act) including police clearanceApplicants 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.Ranking of applicants will occur. Preference will be given to applicants with the highest level of academic achievement and/or evidence of accomplishments in the relevant field.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.