Course details

Summary

Study health sciences with us and we’ll help you develop the skills to meet the changing needs of global healthcare. AUT is New Zealand’s largest and most diverse health education provider.

Our population is growing and we’re living longer, increasing the need for dedicated and inspirational healthcare graduates. AUT's health sciences degree is developed with input from district health boards and leading health organisations. You can specialise in a specific health discipline or become a health professional in a non-clinical role.

You learn from staff who are leaders in their field and have a genuine desire to see you succeed. This means you’ll be well prepared for your career in the health sector, no matter where you go.

Older people have unique health needs. The Managing Care of the Older Person major in AUT's Bachelor of Health Science prepares you for the many careers in this growing field.

Our ageing population means there’s a need for health professionals with an understanding of the specific needs of older people and the many health services they come into contact with. This degree supports the needs of the aged-care sector, an area of increasing importance in New Zealand and around the world.
Key features:

Demand for more skilled health professionals in this growing field
The only undergraduate university degree focused on care of the older person in New Zealand
Includes 150 hours of workplace experience

Career opportunities:

Roles that involve planning and provision for the older person in:

District health boards
Private healthcare providers
Non-governmental organisations
Health promotion

Entry criteria

Applicants must be 18 years old and have obtained a qualification equivalent to New Zealand year 13.

They must be capable of meeting Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) requirements and a Police clearance.

Applicants with two or more years of secondary and/or tertiary education outside New Zealand must meet IELTS requirements and will be interviewed.

Selection criteria

Preference will be given to applicants with the highest level of academic achievement and/or evidence of accomplishments in the relevant field
Interview may be required

English Language Requirements:

Minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; TOEFL iBT score of 80; Computer-based: Total score of 213 with a minimum essay rating of 4.0; Certificate in English for Academic Study (CertEAS) with B/B+ grade; GIE with B grade; CAE minimum overall score of 169; PTE minimum overall score of 50.