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Programme highlights

• A wide range of elective courses to choose from.
• A unique non-clinical programme that provides a multidisciplinary understanding of health, healthcare and health services in New Zealand.
• Provides an understanding of the biological, social and behavioural bases of the western medical system as preparation for a career in the health sector and related industries.
• The first year of this programme provides an entry route into undergraduate clinical programmes.
• May be taken as a conjoint degree with a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Bachelor of Laws (LLB), or Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs).

Career opportunities

• BHSc graduates fill a wide variety of roles in the public health sector.
• Their understanding of the social dimensions of health and health services, coupled with skills in identifying and evaluating initiatives to improve the health of populations give them excellent career opportunities in health promotion, health policy, health care management and health information services.
• A career in public health could lead to work with district health boards, non-governmental and governmental health agencies, as well as private health care providers.

Careers in health sciences

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Further study options

Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours)

The School of Population Health offers a variety of other postgraduate programmes in both Health Sciences and Public Health. In addition to the honours programme opportunities include Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters programmes and PhDs.  More information

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General information on the programme
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Courses within the programme
Fees and money matters
How to apply
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