Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy)

About this programme

Occupational therapists help people participate in everyday activities including learning, communication, interpersonal interaction and relationships, mobility, self-care, domestic life, and social life. An occupational therapy degree will help you to change the lives of others Study occupational therapy and gain a Bachelor of Health Science.

Entry requirements

• International applicants must hold a secondary-school qualification recognised as equivalent to New Zealand University Entrance. Accepted routes include Cambridge International A/AS-levels (a minimum of 120 UCAS Tariff points across at least three subjects), the IB Diploma (minimum 24 points), and a range of recognised national and foundation qualifications (AUT publishes country-specific benchmarks). Some programmes require specific subjects (e.g. mathematics or English at a set grade), and a few fields ask for a portfolio, audition or interview — check the individual programme page. A recognised English-language qualification is required separately.