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We have strong connections with the health sector and deliver leading research across the field of health sciences. Our research projects are often developed collaboratively to address organisational and workforce needs.

AUT is home to world-leading researchers across the field of health sciences. We’ve led the world’s largest study of problem gambling treatments, run New Zealand’s only longitudinal study of Pacific Island families and have New Zealand’s only centre for eHealth.

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AUT's academic supervisors are recognised world-class researchers who have the expert knowledge to guide you throughout your studies.

_{If you’re interested in applying to a PhD or MPhil, email doctoral.and.mphil.admissions@aut.ac.nz first to assess your eligibility for the programme.}

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Online gaming leading to gambling harm

29 Nov, 2024

New research from AUT’s Pacific Islands Families shows regular online gaming as a teenager is a significant predictor of gambling harm at aged 22.

Brain haemorrhage disparities across NZ

17 Oct, 2024

Life-threatening brain haemorrhages, a type of stroke, are more common and deadlier in rural Aotearoa than in urban areas, according to a new AUT study.

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Concussion has massive impact on jobs

01 Oct, 2024

A new study highlights the impact of concussions on Kiwis’ earnings and employment; showing even a mild brain injury can lead to long-term loss of income.

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Concussion research offers new insights

15 Aug, 2024

New research could revolutionise the understanding of concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI), including brain inflammation and recovery.

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Atawhai shifts family violence response

27 May, 2024

An AUT-led project recently published its findings that aims to transform thinking and outcomes in health care responsiveness to family violence.

Ainda Piako Kepon

Great graduatesNajmahLecturer, Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Sriwijaya University, South Sumatra, IndonesiaDoctor of PhilosophyShe wanted to gain international experience and knowledge at the doctoral level to share with her students and colleagues, says public health alumna Dr Najmah.She wanted to gain international experience and knowledge at the doctoral level to share with her students and colleagues, says public health alumna Dr Najmah.

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Great graduatesMulisa DebelaFacilities Assistant Manager, Mangere Refugee Resettlement CentreMaster of Public Health
Bachelor of Health ScienceWhen Mulisa Debela first came to New Zealand, he arrived at the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre. Now he works there himself and enjoys supporting others.When Mulisa Debela first came to New Zealand, he arrived at the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre. Now he works there himself and enjoys supporting others.

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Great graduatesSkyler WattBachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)
Graduate Diploma in Health ScienceThe student culture at AUT is warm and supportive, says Skyler Watt who is currently finishing his Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) in Psychology.The student culture at AUT is warm and supportive, says Skyler Watt who is currently finishing his Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) in Psychology.

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Ainda Piako Kepon

Great graduatesAinda Piako KeponMaster of Public HealthShe wants to help the women and girls of Papua New Guinea, says Master of Public Health student Ainda Piako Kepon who came to AUT as an international student.She wants to help the women and girls of Papua New Guinea, says Master of Public Health student Ainda Piako Kepon who came to AUT as an international student, supported by a Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand – Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship. For her Master of Public Health research, Ainda is investigating how to strengthen the sexual and reproductive health of displaced women and children in Melanesia.

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Great graduatesVansak SoeumProject Coordinator, Promoting Healthy Behaviors, 17 Triggers Consulting Asia / Lecturer, Pharmacy Faculty, University of Puthisastra, Phnom Penh, CambodiaMaster of Public HealthIt’s a fundamental right of every human being to receive an attainable standard of health and public health is also individual responsibility, says Vansak Soeum.It’s a fundamental right of every human being to receive an attainable standard of health and public health is also individual responsibility, says Vansak Soeum.

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