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.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Ilam Campus, Christchurch
It will take a total of 3 years
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.
Interdisciplinary and Applied Learning
Gain hands-on experience including a compulsory internship and opportunities for work-integrated learning.
What You're Signing Up For
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
What you need to know first
University Entrance (NCEA Level 3 or equivalent)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health and Wellbeing
Public Health
Community Services
Health Research
Future employment opportunities might be
Public health advisor
Health promotion specialist