You will complete the compulsory courses below, alongside the specific course requirements from your selected major and minor.
Year 1
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Compulsory courses
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Major courses
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Courses from minor or other degrees
This diagram is an example only - other combinations are possible. For full course requirements go to the Regulations for the Bachelor of Health Sciences.
The BHSc requires a total of 360 points:
- 135 points of compulsory courses
- at least 120 points of Health Sciences courses
- the remaining 105 points from Health Sciences or from other degrees
At least 225 points must be from courses above 100-level, with at least 90 points at 300-level.
The degree takes three years of full-time study, or can be studied part-time for up to 6 years.
Compulsory courses
Year 1
- HLTH 101 Introduction to Health Studies
- HLTH 106 Te Wero – Māori Health Issues and Opportunities
- HLTH 110 Epidemiology
- BIOL 116 Human Biology
Year 2
- HLTH 201 Health Promotion
- HLTH 202 Health and Society: Applied Research for Aotearoa
- MAOR 212 Māori and Indigenous Development OR MAOR 270 Te Ao Hauora Tangata: Māori Health Perspectives
Year 3
Majors and minors
You have the option of completing either:
- a major
- a major and a minor
- two majors (a double major)
Each major has specific course requirements, but all consist of a minimum 120 points, with at least 45 points above 100-level, and at least 30 points at 300-level.
If you are completing a double major you may need to complete additional points (ie, more than 360 points) to meet the requirements of both majors.
BHSc students may also choose to complete a minor subject in their degree. A minor consists of a minimum 75 points, including at least 45 points above 100-level, in a single subject chosen from the Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Sport Coaching, or Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership.
Double degrees
It is possible to combine Health Sciences degree with other degrees such as the Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership.
Find out more information about Double degrees.