Program Overview

Mori and Indigenous Health

Introduction

The Mori and Indigenous Health major combines Indigenous culture and practices with health and social services. Students will learn the content and skills to support community healthcare access and health outcomes in a way that respects their values and identities.

What will my study involve?

• Explore different areas of Mori health and wellbeing:
  • Te Ao Tangata (engaging with Mori communities)
  • Te Ao Hauora (working with health professionals such as doctors and pharmacists)
  • Ng Ratonga Hauora (working with health systems and social services)
• Apply study skills and support Mori wellbeing directly within local services through an internship

Courses

Mori and Indigenous Health major

For the major in the Bachelor of Health, complete the following courses:

• 100-level:
  • MAOR165 Tuakiri: Culture and Identity
  • HLTH102 Health Promotion OR PACS111 The Global Pacific
• 200-level:
  • HLTH213 Health Systems and Policy
  • HLTH270 Te Ao Hauora Tangata: Mori Health Perspectives
  • One course chosen from these options
• 300-level:
  • HLTH306 Te Kete Hauora Mori Health Knowledge and Understandings/Internship
  • HLTH317 Behaviour Change in Nutrition and Physical Activity OR SPRT322 Physical Activity and Wellbeing

Mori and Indigenous Health minor

For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health, Product Design, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:

• 75 points chosen from these courses, with at least 45 points above 100-level

Career opportunities

Career pathways could include:

• Health promoter or advisor in the National Public health service
• Navigation and advocacy with non-profit organisations
• Mori and Pacific health organisations public health analyst
• National Public health service
• Community health liaison with whnau
• Health promoter
• Policy analyst

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Health
• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Arts (Specialisations)
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Digital Screen with Honours
• Bachelor of Product Design
• Bachelor of Psychological Science
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability
• Bachelor of Sport
• Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership
• Certificate in Health
• Diploma in Health

Related subjects

• Public Health: Study human health and wellbeing, and learn to protect populations from health risks
• Mori and Indigenous Studies: A broad subject that seeks to understand the culture, knowledge, and philosophies of Mori and indigenous peoples