Program Overview

Medical and Health Sciences

The Medical and Health Sciences faculty offers a range of study options, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs.

Study Options

• Undergraduate study options are available in various fields, including Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Optometry, and Biomedical Science.
• Postgraduate study options include master's and doctoral degrees, as well as professional development and short courses.
• Doctoral study options are available for students who wish to pursue advanced research in their field.

Career Options

• Health Sciences: careers in health promotion, health education, and health research.
• Medicine: careers as medical doctors, surgeons, and medical specialists.
• Nursing: careers as registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and nurse educators.
• Pharmacy: careers as pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy researchers.
• Optometry: careers as optometrists, opticians, and vision scientists.
• Biomedical Science: careers in medical research, medical diagnostics, and medical device development.

Scholarships and Awards

• Undergraduate scholarships are available for students who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need.
• Postgraduate scholarships are available for students who are pursuing advanced research in their field.
• Summer research scholarships are available for students who wish to gain research experience during the summer months.

Research

• Research areas include Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Optometry, and Biomedical Science.
• Research centers and institutes include the Auckland Bioengineering Institute, the Liggins Institute, and the Centre of Research Excellence.
• Research opportunities are available for undergraduate and postgraduate students, including summer research scholarships and research assistant positions.

Medical Imaging Programme

The Medical Imaging programme is a patient-centered profession that equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in this field.

Undergraduate Study

• The Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours) programme is available for undergraduate students.
• The programme includes coursework and clinical training in medical imaging modalities such as radiography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging.

Postgraduate Study

• Postgraduate study options are available for students who wish to pursue advanced research in medical imaging.
• The programme includes coursework and research in medical imaging modalities such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and nuclear medicine.

Contact

• The Medical Imaging programme is located in the School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.
• The programme is accredited by the relevant professional bodies and is recognized internationally.