Health Studies

• Introductory courses on mental and physical health, and our systems and policies within Aotearoa.
• Learn effective ways to promote healthy behaviours and to advocate for equitable practices.
• Minor available in a wide range of degrees at UC, so you can study general Health alongside your other interests.

UC also offers a Bachelor of Health, a Certificate in Health, and a Diploma in Health.

Health Studies minor

For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Product Design, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:

• HLTH101 Introduction to Health Studies
• HLTH106 Te Wero – Māori Health Issues and Opportunities
• 45 points chosen from the Bachelor of Health above 100-level

Adding general Health knowledge onto your study will make you particularly useful within organisations which need to navigate health services and policy, or work with communities with equitable and cultural sensitivity.

Career pathways could include:

• Health promoter and educator
• National public health service
• Human resources
• Workplace advocate
• Events organiser.

Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Health.