Bachelor of Health Science
Health Studies
A course by
AUT
Gain the skills to address evolving needs in global healthcare with New Zealand’s most diverse health education provider. Specialise in a specific health discipline or follow a flexible, general pathway with AUT’s Bachelor of Health Science.
NZ$9,679
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This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 7 Certification (360 Credits)
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NZ$9,679
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This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 7 Certification (360 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop skills to meet changing healthcare needs
Graduates will be equipped with knowledge and practical skills to address the evolving needs of global and New Zealand health sectors.
Specialise or create your own study pathway
Ability to either specialise within a particular health discipline or tailor a generalist degree to suit individual interests and career goals.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Health Science at AUT is designed to help you develop a comprehensive understanding of healthcare needs, providing the flexibility to specialise in areas such as case management, counselling, health management, paramedicine, perioperative practice, psychology, or public and environmental health. Developed with input from district health boards and industry, this degree equips graduates for a wide range of roles in the health sector, including non-clinical and management careers. Study options include full-time or part-time, with teaching delivered by experts in the field.
Course Content
- Core papers in health sciences
- Specialisations available: Case Management, Counselling, Health Management, Paramedicine, Perioperative Practice, Psychology, Public and Environmental Health, or self-designed major
- Flexible pathway (no major) option
- Input from district health boards and leading health organisations shapes curriculum
- Preparation for non-clinical or non-registered professional health roles
What you need to know first
University Entrance or equivalent
Ability to meet Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children’s Act 2014 requirements, including police clearance
Find these employment opportunities
Health promotion officerHealth services managerCommunity health advisorCase managerHealth sector administratorPolicy advisorPublic health workerRoles in health project management, non-clinical healthcare, or public and community organisations
