Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Promotion)

This degree will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for working in the health and wellness sectors. It covers a broad range of health-related topics from cultural awareness and exercise prescription to health promotion to human nutrition and will provide you with the communication, problem solving, critical analysis and teamwork skills required within the multidisciplinary field of health promotion. Some of the areas you’ll study include: the determinants of health and health inequalities; settings-based approaches to health promotion –where we live, learn, work and play; cultural understandings of health within the context of Aotearoa New Zealand; disability and health’ physical activity prescription for health; disease and rehabilitation; research design and implementation. Work placements with organisations involved in health promotion (such as Community and Public Health | Te Mana Ora, Māori and Pacific health providers and workplace wellness) will give you real-world experience and ensure you’re work-ready when you graduate. Part-time up to 6 years.

What if English is not my first Language? Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic 5.5 Listening 5.5 Reading 5.5 Writing 5.5 Speaking If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study. Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Chart. If you are a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete an Admission and Enrolment form and Ara will contact you regarding a free assessment. If you are not a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident, book an IELTS or other test through the Ara Examination Centre or in your home country. IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test. What if I have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance? You do not need to provide additional evidence of English Language skills. Still want to study but don't meet the Academic Requirements? If you show that you have equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, you may be able to gain alternative entry. Note: The number of courses you have to complete for this qualification may be reduced where you have relevant credits from previous study, or evidence of similar learning or experience in the workplace. In addition you need to: Provide evidence of good character and personal attributes via two referee reports (these forms should not be from a friend or relative). Consent to Disclosure of Information. Successful applicants will be required to complete a New Zealand Police Consent to Disclosure of Information form depending on their placement.  University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved* subjects and: 14 credits at Level 3 in each of: biology or human biology or physical education another subject, preferably core health/health education, physics, statistics, mathematics, chemistry, geography, home economics and psychology Human Nutrition specialisation applicants must have a minimum of 14 credits in Chemistry at Level 2) one other subject from the list of approved subjects* Numeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627) Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing, OR New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4) OR New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) Ara Pre Health Pathway or equivalent. Due to Covid-19 disruption, if you studied and achieved NCEA Level 3 during 2020, you only need 12 credits per Level 3 subject (i.e. total of 36 credits). Literacy and Numeracy requirements remain the same If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency. * NZQA approved subjects: see http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance/