Master of Health Practice in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

at Auckland University of Technology - North Campus New Zealand

Study the AUT Master of Health Practice in Mental Health and Addictions degree and explore a range of evidence and theories related to mental health and addictions recovery and rehabilitation.

The Master of Health Practice in Mental Health and Addictions is ideal for health professionals who want to extend their practical knowledge and are ready for the next step in their career. It's designed for health professionals with at least three years of clinical experience.

Develop the skills for a wide range of health careers. Study an individual pathway in the Bachelor of Health Science and tailor the degree to your interests and career goals.

Many careers in today’s health sector require skills from both health and other disciplines. These roles which don’t always involve direct contact with patients – include health education, management, information and planning, and health advocacy.

By studying an individual pathway in the Bachelor of Health Science you'll be well-prepared for this wide range of health careers.

Study the Psychology major in the Bachelor of Health Science degree and gain a broad understanding of psychological research and theory, and related ethical and legal issues.

Psychology is a broad and exciting discipline that covers a range of approaches to studying and understanding behaviour. Explore how people interact with the environment and each other, and how personal, biological, social and environmental factors influence behaviour. You develop research and critical thinking skills, and learn to integrate and present information from diverse perspectives.

AUT psychology graduates are sought after because of their understanding of scientific research, and key interpersonal and interviewing skills.

Interested in a career in operating theatre patient care? An operation is often an important step along a patients journey in returning to normal life, and you’ll become a key member of a team that cares for patients at a vital time, and really make a difference to their lives.

As a graduate of this program you can apply for registration as an anaesthetic technician with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand. You learn from staff who are anaesthetic technicians, anaesthetists, nurses, midwives and medical specialists. There’s a focus on practical experience with clinical placements in a range of operating theatre specialities to ensure that the Perioperative Practice major prepares you for a successful lifelong career.

AUT offers one of the largest physiotherapy program 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.

Study the AUT Master of Health Practice in Violence and Trauma Studies and explore different approaches to reduce violence in our communities and assist with healing from trauma.

The Master of Health Practice in Violence and Trauma Studies offers training for health professionals to help reduce damaging behaviour in our communities. It's designed for health professionals with at least three years of clinical experience.

This degree caters for a wide range of ‘people professionals’ - community agency workers, social workers, counsellors, group workers, psychotherapists, probation officers, refugee workers, the military, the police, marae and iwi agencies, prison workers, teachers, occupational therapists, peace workers, nurses, Civil Defence, ethnic health workers, health promoters, first responder emergency services, church workers, occupational therapists, activists.. It's also suitable for those working with trauma and abuse victims family violence workers, drug and alcohol addiction, mental health, disability, and children’s safety programs.

This specialisation is aimed at higher education teachers who want to enhance their professional learning and practice. Courses in the Postgraduate Diploma in Education in Higher Education also consider broader topics that impact higher education, including global factors, and leadership and collegial practice.

Study the AUT Master of Health Practice in Child Health degree to help you take your health career to the next level.

The Master of Health Practice in Child Health is designed for health professionals with at least three years of clinical experience. It's ideal for health professionals who want to extend their practical knowledge and are ready for the next step in their career. You can select courses that reflect your career needs and interests.

A qualification in outdoor education gives you the skillset to work in the outdoor and adventure industry, teaching and leading others.

AUT outdoor education graduates work in many fields. They teach in schools, work in outdoor pursuit centres, operate adventure tourism ventures and often progress into management.

Study the Case Management major in the Bachelor of Health Science degree and gain the skills for non-clinical case management roles, working with clinicians, clients and families to develop and oversee a plan of care.

Ageing populations and more people living with long-term conditions mean there’s a need for a co-ordinated approach to healthcare. Currently there aren’t enough health professionals with the skills to support such an approach. The Case Management major addresses this need.