足病学是一个专业领域，专注于下肢和足的预防，诊断，治疗和康复。学习足病学可以培养您的技能和临床推理能力，以便在私人和公共部门中担任足病医生。AUT University是新西兰唯一可以学习足病学学位的大学。足病学专业包括在医院，初级卫生组织，私人执业诊所和AUT的校园足病诊所（对公众开放）中的临床工作。这些安置机会使您可以体验足病医生案件处理的各个方面。手术位置包括学生在AUT专门建造的手术室中练习和执行较小的足病手术程序。
Studying podiatry develops your skills and clinical reasoning to work as a podiatrist in both the private and public sectors. AUT is the only university in New Zealand where you can study a podiatry degree.<br><br>Podiatry focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of common conditions affecting the lower limb and foot. After successfully completing AUT's podiatry degree, you can apply to register as a podiatrist in New Zealand and overseas.<br><br>Clinical placements in hospitals, primary health organisations, private practices and AUT's on-campus podiatry clinic are a key part of this programme. These placements are your chance to experience all aspects of a podiatrist's caseload, and a great networking opportunity. You can practise and perform minor surgical procedures in AUT's purpose-built surgical theatre.