Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHealSc)
Public Health
A course by
Otago University
A three-year undergraduate degree with majors in Community Health Care, Māori Health, Pacific and Global Health, or Public Health, equipping graduates to address health and wellbeing challenges in communities through a combination of classroom and practical learning.
NZ$10,005
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand and navigate complex health systems
Gain skills to address current and emerging health challenges in interconnected societies by understanding health systems and their pressures.
Expertise in public and community health
Acquire knowledge and practical abilities in health services, community health, public health, and wellbeing support.
About This Course
The Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHealSc) at Otago is a career-focused degree designed to give students the skills to address global and local health and wellbeing challenges in communities. Offering four areas of specialisation—Community Health Care, Māori Health, Pacific and Global Health, and Public Health—the degree prepares graduates to work in areas like health services, health policy, community and social health, disability support, and population health. Students gain knowledge of health systems, health promotion, social health, and develop innovative approaches to complex health needs. Completion leads to opportunities in government, NGOs, health networks, and opens pathways for postgraduate or professional health programmes.
Course Content
- Health services and delivery
- Health policy and systems
- Social health and determinants of health
- Population health
- Community health and wellbeing
- Disability support
- Hauora Māori
- Public health principles
- Health promotion
- Global and Pacific health
- Innovative responses to health needs
Entry Requirements
New Zealand University Entrance qualification
Build towards these roles
Government policy rolesHealth promotion officerCase management and recovery co-ordinationWork in non-governmental organisationsHealth and wellbeing supportCommunity health programmesPrimary health networksHealth and disability services
