AUT is the leading educator for paramedicine in New Zealand, and the Paramedicine department is part of health sciences at AUT.
Our team of highly qualified professionals prepare and upskill students to work effectively within our communities, caring for people and saving lives. Our paramedicine courses interact with private and public sectors, and are constantly changing to reflect the latest advancements.
Undergraduate courses
Undergraduate study in paramedicine will give you a solid grounding in this area.
- Bachelor of Health Science in Paramedicine
- Diploma in Paramedic Science
- Graduate Certificate in Health Science
- Graduate Diploma in Health Science
Postgraduate courses
Paramedicine postgraduate degrees
- Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Critical Care Paramedicine
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Resuscitation
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Paramedicine
- Master of Health Practice in Paramedicine
- Master of Health Science
- Doctor of Health Science
- Doctor of Philosophy
Interprofessional study options
Health professional education programmes
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Health Professional Education
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Health Professional Education
- Master of Health Science
Leadership and management programmes
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Leadership and Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Leadership and Management
Older adult: health and wellness programmes
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Older Adult Health and Wellness
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Older Adult Health and Wellness
- Master of Health Science
Short courses
The Paramedicine department offers a number of short course for health professionals:
- 3 Lead ECG Interpretation Online Short Course
- Drug Assisted Airway Management (DAAM) refresher short course
- Prehospital Cardiology Online Short Course
Contact us
Carleen Beaman
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Phone: +64 9 921 9999 ext 7400
Key academic contact
Tony Ward
Head of Department
Phone: +64 9 921 9999 ext. 7593