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, in regulation and policy.
The BHSc/LLB(Hons) takes 5.0 (10 semesters) if you are studying full-time. You will need to complete 675 points, including:
In your first year, you are required to complete three Stage I core Law courses and four Stage I courses from the Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc). You must also complete WTRMHS 100, as well as a General Education course at an appropriate point during your programme of study.
To complete the full programme within five years, you will need to enrol in 135 points per year, which exceeds the standard full-time enrolment of 120 points per year. Alternatively, you may choose to enrol in 120 points per year over five years, followed by an additional semester of 75 points, enabling completion of the programme in five and a half years (11 semesters).
You will have the choice of a wide range of Law elective courses, including Corporate and Commercial, Public, Criminal, International, Family, and Environmental Law.
Please note that the changes to the LLB(Hons) are subject to final regulatory approval.
For Health Sciences you can choose from two majors: Community Health, and Health Systems and Data Analytics. Students who are intending to apply for selection into the Year 2 clinical programmes must also take specific courses in order to be eligible for clinical selection. Please consult the pages of the relevant Year 2 clinical programmes for detailed information.
You usually enrol in nine 15-point courses (135 points) each year if you want to complete in five years.
You need to maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.5 each year to continue with your conjoint.
Most students need to take one General Education course.
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 III 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 III during your BHSc/LLB. (This is usually at the end of your fourth 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 $9.44 per point, estimated at $1,274.40 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.
Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for.
Are you a New Zealand citizen or resident? You could be eligible for a student loan or allowance.
Get an idea of how much accommodation and general living in Auckland will cost.
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.
See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.
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
You can phone us directly.