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

Develop the skills and knowledge to make an impact on community health and wellbeing in Aotearoa New Zealand and globally.

Shape your studies with a flexible structure of majors and minors across diverse health fields.

Gain hands-on experience including a compulsory internship and opportunities for work-integrated learning.
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.
What you need to know first
University Entrance (NCEA Level 3 or equivalent)

Health and Wellbeing
Public Health
Community Services
Health Research

Public health advisor
Health promotion specialist
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

Develop the skills and knowledge to make an impact on community health and wellbeing in Aotearoa New Zealand and globally.

Shape your studies with a flexible structure of majors and minors across diverse health fields.

Gain hands-on experience including a compulsory internship and opportunities for work-integrated learning.
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.
What you need to know first
University Entrance (NCEA Level 3 or equivalent)

Health and Wellbeing
Public Health
Community Services
Health Research

Public health advisor
Health promotion specialist
Community health worker
Health researcher
Policy analyst
Wellbeing coordinator
Community health worker
Health researcher
Policy analyst
Wellbeing coordinator