Bachelor of Health
Health Studies
A course by
University of Waikato
The Bachelor of Health at the University of Waikato prepares innovative leaders for the health sector, equipping students with a multidisciplinary foundation to effect positive change in health systems and support equitable outcomes for communities.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hamilton, Hamilton
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Broad health and wellbeing knowledge
Demonstrate broad knowledge of human biology (health science), hauora, and health and wellbeing in Aotearoa New Zealand, the Pacific, and globally.
Apply Māori and cultural concepts in health
Articulate and apply knowledge of Tikanga, te reo Māori and Te Tiriti o Te Waitangi in health contexts.
Understand social determinants and equity
Demonstrate knowledge of the social determinants of hauora and equity, with an ability to advance positive health outcomes.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Health (BHealth) is designed to develop health sector leaders able to address complex health issues across Aotearoa and beyond. The programme focuses on a holistic and preventative health approach, integrating biomedical sciences, epidemiology, bioethics, health communication, Māori, Pacific and Indigenous health perspectives, psychology, sociology, policy, and statistics. Students learn to engage with and promote health in diverse communities, with an emphasis on cultural competency, equity, and practical skills that support individual, whanau, and community wellbeing.
Course Content
- Biomedical Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physiology)
- Epidemiology
- Bioethics
- Health Communication
- Community Approaches
- Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Health Practice
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Policy
- Statistics
- Cultural competency
- Applied health skills
- Critical thinking
- Community engagement
What you need to know first
NCEA University Entrance or equivalent (including Admission at entrance level, Discretionary entrance, University Entrance prior to 2015, or Special admission).
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health and wellbeing
Public health
Community health
Biomedical sciences
Health communication
Future employment opportunities might be
Community and client engagement roles