Bachelor of Global Studies/Bachelor of Health Sciences

Full-time: 4 years
Part-time: unavailable

540

City and Grafton Campuses

Undergraduate

NZ$ 9,369.00 

Expose yourself to new ways of thinking about the world. A Bachelor of Global Studies and Bachelor of Health Sciences conjoint enables you to combine one of three majors in the BGlobalSt with a broad range of health science enquiries.

You will learn to apply core population health principles in disease prevention, health policy and promotion, mental health and addiction care, and population health nutrition. Address specific health problems in the community while aligning these issues within a global framework.

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The BGlobalSt/BHSc usually takes four years to complete.

You will need to complete a total of 540 points, consisting of:

• 255 points from BGlobalSt courses
• 270 points from BHSc courses
• 15 points General Education*

*The first year of your Health Sciences programme will include a set of compulsory courses that are the same for all students; this includes the faculty WTR course.

You must meet the requirements of the Population Health major for the BHSc component of your conjoint. You can choose from five different pathways to structure your courses in this component:

• Health Promotion
• Mental Health and Addictions
• Population Health Nutrition
• Health Systems
• Health Information and Analysis

For the Global Studies component, you will choose one major from the options available:

Global Environment and Sustainable Development

Global Politics and Human Rights

International Relations and Business

You will also take core courses in Global Studies and study a language and a related area of the world. See the Bachelor of Global Studies.

Students usually enrol in eight 15-point courses (120 points) each year. However, if you want to complete in four years, you can enrol in nine 15-point courses (135 points) each year (including Summer School). Note that enrolling in five courses in one semester is not advisable for Global Studies students.

You need to maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.5 each year to continue with your conjoint.

For detailed information about a specific programme, including its courses and regulations, visit the  Curriculum Catalogue. For the general university requirements for admission, enrolment and fees, visit the University Calendar.

A BGlobalSt/BHSc prepares you for a range of exciting careers. You could work in international research and development, politics and government, environmental and health sectors, foreign affairs or health promotion and education.

You can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.