A BHSc/LLB(Hons) conjoint allows you to complete a BHSc and an LLB(Hons) in less time, and with fewer points, than it would take to complete the two degrees separately.
This degree will combine a multidisciplinary understanding of health, healthcare and its services in New Zealand with a skill set that meets the high demands of many careers, inside and outside of the legal profession.
The BHSc/LLB(Hons) takes 5.5 (11 semesters) if you are studying full-time. You will need to complete 735 points, including:
In your first year you will need to complete three Stage I core Law courses, and five Stage I courses from the BHSc. You will continue to take a mix of Law courses and Health Sciences courses in each of your second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth years. You will also need to include a General Education course in one of these years.
You will need to enrol in a total of 615 points in your second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth years if you want to complete in 5.5 years (11 semesters). This is a higher load than the standard enrolment of 120 points a year. Alternatively you could enrol in 120 points in 5 years and 135 points in one year to complete in six years (12 semesters). You need to maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.5 each year to continue with your conjoint.
You will have the choice of a wide range of Law elective courses, including Corporate and Commercial, Public, Criminal, International, Family, and Environmental Law.
The BHSc includes core courses, and you will need to complete the requirements of the Population Health major.
Most students need to take one or two General Education courses.
Students should also be aware of the University’s Academic English Language Requirement.
Entry is by invitation for high-achieving Bachelor of Health Sciences/Bachelor of Laws (BHSc/LLB) Part II students.
To be considered for the Honours programme in Law, you must achieve a B+ average or higher across all your Law courses at the completion of LLB Part II during your BHSc/LLB. (This is usually at the end of your third year.)
You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:
Entry is by invitation for high-achieving Bachelor of Health Sciences/Bachelor of Laws (BHSc/LLB) Part II students.
To be considered for the Honours programme in Law, you must achieve a B+ average or higher across all your Law courses at the completion of LLB Part II during your BHSc/LLB. (This is usually at the end of your third year.)
You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:
Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.38 per point, estimated at $1,131.30 for full-time study (135 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
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Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Semester One | Starts – 27 February |
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| Ends – 26 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 17 July |
| Ends – 13 November |
| Semester One | Starts – 26 February |
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| Ends – 24 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 15 July |
| Ends – 11 November |
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Applying for an undergraduate programme? Check out our step-by-step guide.
BHSc/LLB(Hons) graduates are well-positioned for a wide range of careers in health science and law. An honours degree from the University of Auckland Law School is well-respected. In addition to the transferable skills and knowledge gained from the LLB programme, honours graduates will have demonstrated advanced research and writing skills. This will increase their suitability for a range of research and policy jobs. We advise that the University of Auckland is not involved in the employment of graduates and can make no guarantee of post-qualification registration or employment in New Zealand or any other country.
Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.
Becoming a barrister and solicitor
To be admitted as a barrister and solicitor you will need complete a three-month Professional Legal Studies course after completion of the LLB or LLB(Hons). There are currently two providers of this course:
The Institute of Professional Legal Studies
www.ipls.org.nz
The College of Law (New Zealand)
www.collaw.ac.nz
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