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 to tackle the biggest health challenges of our time, from climate change to health equity. You will address specific health problems in the community while aligning these issues within a global framework.
The BGlobalSt/BHSc usually takes four years to complete.
You will need to complete a total of 540 points, consisting of:
For the BHSc you can choose from two health majors: Community Health, or 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.
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.
You 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.
Most students need to take one General Education course.
Students should also be aware of the University’s Academic English Language Requirement.
If you're joining us from secondary school, here's what you need to enter the programme.
You are guaranteed entry to this programme if you meet these requirements.
If your rank score is slightly lower than the guaranteed score, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available. If you don’t meet the requirements, you may be able to apply under our Undergraduate Targeted Admission Schemes.
BGlobalSt requirement: a minimum of 16 credits in each of three subjects from the NCEA approved subject list. Study of an additional language is encouraged.
BGlobalSt requirement: Study of an additional language is encouraged.
BGlobalSt requirement: Study of an additional language is encouraged.
Read more about entry requirements for New Zealand secondary school applicants.
Applicants must meet the requirements of each conjoint component.
If you've studied at a tertiary institution, here's what you need to enter the programme.
You can transfer from another tertiary institution, or another University of Auckland qualification, if you meet these requirements.
These are the likely grades required, but they do not guarantee entry. Applicants may require higher grades to gain entry to this programme.
You must have a minimum of one semester (usually 6 months) of full-time study in an undergraduate degree programme from a recognised university (or similar institution), with a minimum GPA or GPE of 3.9 or higher, either across your last semester of full-time study, or across your entire degree so far.
A rank order will then be established based on academic performance (based on GPA). Places will be offered to the highest ranking applicants until the programme limit is reached.
The number of places available is dependent on the number of places filled by school leaver, Certificate of Health Sciences, and Tertiary Foundation Certificate applicants, who are guaranteed a place if they meet the requirements.
You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:
If you're joining us from secondary school, here's what you need to enter the programme.
GCE ‘A’ Level requirements apply to ‘A’ Level qualifications examined by bodies such as AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, CCEA and Pearson Education Limited taken outside of New Zealand.
These are the likely grades required, but they do not guarantee entry. Applicants may require higher grades to gain entry to this programme.
No bands less the 5.5
No bands less the 5.5
No bands less the 5.5
If you've studied at a tertiary institution, here's what you need to enter the programme.
You can transfer from another tertiary institution if you meet these requirements.
One year successful bachelor-degree level study at a recognised university (or similar institution) overseas.
These are the likely grades required, but they do not guarantee entry. Applicants may require higher grades to gain entry to this programme.
No bands less the 5.5
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 $5,097.60 for full-time study (540 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 – 1 March |
|---|---|
| Ends – 28 June |
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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.
Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.
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