Bachelor of Health Sciences BHSc

at University of Auckland

Programme structure

 

• This is a three year degree (360 points)
• In your first year (Stage I) you will study a combination of core courses in population health and health systems (135 points)
• You have a selection of elective courses you can choose from the Bachelor of Health Sciences Schedule (120 points)
• For your second and third years (Stage II-III), you can either pursue a generic BHSc degree or choose from one of our career pathways that will allow you to focus on a particular subject.

 

Pathways are:

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

You need to have one of the following:

 

• 12 years of schooling and an overall average of 75 percent in the All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSC), Indian School Certificate (ISC), Karnataka, Maharashtra and West Bengal State Board Examinations with a minimum of 70 percent in English.
• 12 years of schooling and an overall average of 80 percent in all other Higher Secondary State Board Examinations with a minimum of 75 percent in English.

 

• Qualification

AISSC and ISCAll-India Senior School Certificate (AISSC), Indian School Certificate (ISC)

Score required - 85

 

• Qualification

Karnataka, Maharashtra and West Bengal State Board ExaminationsKarnataka, Maharashtra and West Bengal State Board Examinations

Score required - 85

 

• Qualification

All other Higher Secondary State Board ExaminationsAll other Higher Secondary State Board Examinations

Score required - 88

 

• Qualification

IELTS AcademicInternational English Language Testing System

Score required - 6.5

2022 fees

Domestic students
NZ$6,417.60 – $8,329.20

International students
NZ$36,079

 

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 $8.16 per point, estimated at $979.20 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

 

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Where could this programme take you?

 

This degree can lead to careers in non-clinical fields in healthcare. BHSc graduates are sought after for roles in the public, private and charitable sectors. You may apply for entry into our faculty's Medicine, Nursing or Pharmacy programmes at the end of the first year. Alternatively, you could further your graduate study in public health, health sciences or health management. Taking a conjoint degree in Arts, Commerce, Nursing, Law or Science enhances your career options. 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.

 

Jobs related to this programme

• Business development manager
• Community addictions counsellor
• Health economist
• Health promoter
• Health protection officer
• Health services manager
• Policy analyst
• Population nutrition specialist