School of Healthcare and Social Practice

Heathcare 

A nursing qualification from Unitec opens up lots of career paths for students in primary health care, acute hospital care, and rehabilitation. During their studies, students have the opportunity to visit health care organisations like the North Shore or Waitākere Hospital, and the Mason Clinic. They also spend time at the Education and Practice Simulation Centre at Waitākere Hospital – a high-tech, simulated hospital environment. Students leave Unitec work-ready and prepared to make a difference. 

Unitec’s Medical Imaging programme offers students lots of hands-on experience using the most up-to-date technology in a clinical environment. Students spend block periods of time practicing what they have learnt in the classroom in a radiology facility. This practical approach to learning ensures our students graduate with both the theoretical and clinical knowledge needed to work as a medical imaging technologist. 

Social Practice 

Social practice students are taught in a learning environment which prepares them for highly-sought after professions both in New Zealand and overseas. Students are supported through their studies by passionate, knowledgeable staff who have real-world, first-hand experience. We work from a rights-based approach and our staff share an active commitment to social justice and community activism. 

Our teaching style is practice-based, and we have a collaborative relationship with hundreds of agencies and active professionals. Our research is focused on working with individuals, families and communities to improve practice and address inequalities. 

Our staff are active in their own communities and professions, often taking on leadership roles in local organisations. Our students come from a diverse range of backgrounds and bring new and interesting perspectives to classroom discussions. Our programmes reflect the importance of collaborative learning where diversity is celebrated.