Bachelor of Health Sciences
- Degree Structure - Duration
- 3 years full-time
UC's Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) is a three-year programme that provides a comprehensive overview of health and healthcare. Find out about studying a BHSc through our Te Kaupeka Oranga | Faculty of Health.
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2024 tuition fees estimate per 120 points:
The BHSc is a three-year programme that provides a comprehensive overview of health and healthcare. It is a multidisciplinary qualification and our graduates are using their skills in the health sector and beyond.
Aotearoa New Zealand's health and disability sector is made up of many occupations. This diversity is essential to providing the range of services required to meet individual and public health outcomes.
Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
The government has announced new vaccination requirements for the health and education sectors. At UC, our programmes are strongly connected to our communities of practice. For many of our programmes, you will not be able to complete research or practice-oriented courses if you are not vaccinated. This is due to research/practice taking place in health centres and schools/kura where all employees and volunteers are required to be vaccinated.
For these courses you will be required to be vaccinated in line with the NZ Government regulations, and supply evidence of your vaccination status.
Entry to a BHSc degree is open to anyone who gains entrance to UC.
For some majors, a background in biology, chemistry, and statistics can be beneficial. If you would like more background in these areas, Headstart preparatory and summer catch-up courses are available.
Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the degree, there are a wide range of postgraduate health study options at UC, including:
Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
2024 tuition fees estimate (per 120 points):
2023 tuition fees estimate (per 120 points):
SSL estimate (per 120 points):
Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, see the Regulations for the Bachelor of Health Sciences.
The BHSc requires a total of 360 points:
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.
For the full degree requirements, see the Regulations for the Bachelor of Health Sciences.
BHSc students have the option of completing either:
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.
A minor consists of a minimum of 75 points, including at least 45 points above 100-level, in a single subject chosen from Health Sciences, Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Product Design, Science, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership degrees.
It is possible to study a Bachelor of Health Sciences alongside other degrees at the same time, such as the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership.
Find out more information about Double degrees.