Bachelor of Health
Public Health
A course by
University of Canterbury
Make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of communities through UC’s new Bachelor of Health. Choose majors such as Public Health, Health Science, Exercise and Sport Nutrition, and more.
NZ$25,800
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Addressing Health and Wellbeing Challenges
Develop the skills and knowledge to make an impact on community health and wellbeing in Aotearoa New Zealand and globally.
Flexible Specialisation
Shape your studies with a flexible structure of majors and minors across diverse health fields.
About This Course
UC's Bachelor of Health is a future-focused degree developed in consultation with health sector leaders to address health challenges in Aotearoa New Zealand and globally. It offers a flexible structure allowing students to combine majors and minors such as Health Science, Public Health, Māori and Indigenous Health, and Psychology. The programme includes work-integrated learning, a compulsory third-year internship, and prepares students for further clinical or postgraduate study as well as a diverse range of health sector roles.
Course Content
- Public Health: Protecting populations from risks, health promotion
- Exercise and Sport Nutrition: Supporting athletes' performance
- Health Science: Integrating public health and human biology
- Health Education: Working with individuals and groups to enhance wellbeing
- Health Research: Research methods and interpretation in health
- Māori and Indigenous Health: Bicultural and indigenous knowledge in health careers
- Mental Health and Addiction: Supporting mental health and behaviour change
- Physical Activity and Wellbeing: Promoting healthy lifestyles through physical practices
- Psychology: Studying behaviour and mental/cognitive processes
Entry Requirements
University Entrance (NCEA Level 3 or equivalent)
Build towards these roles
Public health advisorHealth promotion specialistCommunity health workerHealth researcherPolicy analystWellbeing coordinator
Build skills in these industries
Health and WellbeingPublic Health
