Public and Environmental Health Major - Bachelor of Health Science
Public Health
A course by
AUT
Prepare for a career addressing major health and social issues with AUT's Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Public and Environmental Health. Develop skills in health promotion, community wellbeing, and environmental sustainability.
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In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 3 locations
It will take a total of 3 years
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply principles of public and environmental health
Demonstrate knowledge of public and environmental health issues, including advocacy, systems thinking, social and environmental determinants, and health equity.
Design and evaluate health programmes
Develop, implement, and evaluate initiatives related to health promotion, environmental health, and community wellbeing.
Engage with the community using digital and collaborative skills
Collaborate with diverse groups and use digital communication and codesign methodologies for health advocacy and education.
About This Course
Study the Bachelor of Health Science in Public and Environmental Health at AUT and develop the skills and knowledge to address critical health challenges facing society. This major covers public and environmental health, advocacy, research, policy, equity and social justice, interdisciplinary teamwork, codesign and digital media, workplace learning, and leadership, underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a strong equity and holistic wellbeing focus. Graduates are prepared to influence and implement programmes for healthier individuals and communities in both public and private sectors.
Course Content
- Foundations of healthcare and health science
- Te Tiriti o Waitangi and te whare tapa whā frameworks
- Health promotion theory and practice
- Nutrition, activity and health
- Healthcare systems and practice
- Epidemiology and research methods
- Pasifika health and Māori health promotion
- Social psychology and behaviour
- Public and environmental health evaluation
- Health law and policy
- Professional practice and ethics
- Workplace experience (Health Practice Cooperative – 150 hours)
- Community and youth development
- Violence prevention, addiction, injury prevention, environmental sustainability
- Digital communication and data visualisation
- Evaluation and codesign
Entry Requirements
University Entrance (NCEA Level 3) or equivalent
Preferred: Biology, Chemistry, or Health-related subjects
Build towards these roles
Health promotion specialist/advisorPublic health analystEnvironmental health officerWellness and sustainability advisorCommunity development workerProject coordinator/designer (public health)Social innovation and digital health roles
Build skills in these industries
Public healthEnvironmental healthCommunity healthHealthcareHealth promotion
