NZ university majors related to this area
Auckland University of Technology
Did you know?
Until the turn of the 20th century, podiatry (then known as chiropody) were separate from 'organised' medicine.
Since around the 1920s, podiatry has been a recognised medical specialty.
Examples of career opportunities
Most entail additional learning (lifelong learning!), and some require registration.
- Private-practice podiatrist
- Hospital podiatrist
- Osteopath
- Medical researcher
- Health education teacher
- Academic
Income and employment prospects
Income
127% of national
median earnings
Employment
74%
|
Employed |
| 1%
|
Unemployed |
| 17%
|
Further study |
| 8%
|
Other or unknown |
Figures based on young domestic graduates 5 years after graduation. Source: Ministry of Education.
