Program Overview

Bachelor of Health

The Bachelor of Health (BHealth) is a degree that helps prepare innovative health sector leaders who can contribute to change in systems and practices to support equitable outcomes for individuals and their communities.

Overview

The BHealth is underpinned by the concept of hauora in practice and incorporates Biomedical Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physiology); Epidemiology; Bioethics; Health Communication and Community Approaches; Māori, Pacific and Indigenous perspectives and practice; Psychology, Sociology, Policy; and Statistics. This allows students to explore the diverse aspects of health and wellbeing in applied and theoretical settings.

Career Opportunities

• Community and client engagement
  • Health and safety inspector
  • Health communication
  • Health promotion planning and development
  • Health promotion policy development
  • Laboratory technician/scientist in research institutes
  • Medical/Pharmaceutical/Biotech industries and universities
  • Medical science writer
  • Research technician
  • Study/research coordinator

Points and Duration

• The total number of points to gain this qualification: 360 points
• The duration of this qualification: 3 years

Locations

• The study locations where the qualification is offered: Hamilton

Area of Study

• This shows which Faculty or School you can study this qualification under: Division of Health

Start Dates

• Which trimester this qualification can be started in: Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July)

Degree Information

Plan Your Study

• Year 1:
  • 100 Level Major: HELTH102 Drugs in Sport and Society, HELTH120 Navigating Hauora in Aotearoa
  • One from List A
  • Elective
• Year 2:
  • 200 Level Major: HELTH201 Epidemiology and Bio-statistics, HELTH220 Facilitating Hauora in Aotearoa and the Pacific
  • Elective
• Year 3:
  • 300 Level Major
  • One from List B: Work-Integrated Learning
  • Elective

100 Level List A

• BIOEB101 Concepts of Biology - Ngā Huatau o te Koiora
• CHEMY100 Chemistry in Context - Matū o te Ao
• HMDEV100 Lifespan Development
• HPSCI101 Introduction to Human Performance Science
• HTHPR101 Promoting Mental and Physical Health
• MAORI150 Te Tiriti o Waitangi: An Introduction to the Treaty of Waitangi
• PSYCH100 Brain, Behaviour and Cognition
• PSYCH101 Social Psychology, Health and Well-being
• PSYCH123 Te Tūāpapa: Introduction to Kaupapa Māori Psychology
• SDCOA101 Sport, Culture and Development: Trends and Issues
• SDCOA102 The Coaching Process

List B: Work-Integrated Learning

• HELTH383 Industry and Community Engagement in Health
• HELTH391 Undergraduate Research Project
• WAIKT363 Impact Studio

Subjects

• Biomedical Sciences
• Health Promotion
• Kaupapa Māori Psychology

Entry Requirements

• There are five ways you can gain admission to the University of Waikato:
  1. NCEA University Entrance
  2. Admission at entrance level
  3. Discretionary entrance
  4. University Entrance prior to 2015
  5. Special admission

Fees and Scholarships

• Estimated fees: $8,765 per year
• Domestic tuition fees: Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for domestic students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
• Scholarships: Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.

Graduate Outcomes

• Students graduating with a BHealth will be able to:
  • Demonstrate broad knowledge of human biology [health science], hauora, health and wellbeing in the context of Aotearoa New Zealand, the Pacific and beyond.
  • Articulate and apply knowledge of Tikanga, te reo Māori and Te Tiriti o Te Waitangi in the context of health.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the social determinants of hauora and equity in Aotearoa New Zealand, the Pacific and beyond.
  • Demonstrate awareness of the importance of maintaining lifelong professional learning.
  • Contribute to creating positive outcomes in health and wellbeing.

Postgraduate Study Options

Graduates will be prepared to enter postgraduate study leading to higher-level qualifications as well as being ready to take up immediate employment opportunities. The Biomedical Sciences programme will also provide a pathway for further graduate study in health and health science areas, such as medical school, dentistry, physiotherapy, pharmacy, and medical research (biomedical research scientist, medicinal chemist, etc).