Bachelor of Health Science – BHlthSc
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
Massey's Bachelor of Health Science (BHlthSc) is your gateway to making a meaningful impact in health care. This comprehensive qualification prepares graduates to innovate and enhance the well-being of individuals, communities and nations.
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The health industry needs you
There’s growing demand for professionals who can navigate and address personal, workplace and community health challenges in today’s complex, interconnected world.
The interdisciplinary approach promotes a thorough understanding of the biological and social foundations of contemporary health issues. You’ll explore solutions and create innovative, effective interventions for better health outcomes on national and global scales.
The BHlthSc will hone your communication and critical-thinking skills, equipping you with knowledge in research methods and the principles and practices of epidemiology. You’ll gain an understanding of the many dimensions of personal and population health. Your expertise will contribute to the improvement of health outcomes, addressing pressing challenges facing populations both in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world.
With a solid grounding in health science, you’ll be perfectly positioned to make meaningful contributions to enhancing health outcomes right from the outset of your career. Skills for today, solutions for tomorrow: embark on a journey to shape the future of health.
Follow your interests
Massey's BHlthSc offers a comprehensive suite of health majors, offering choices to align your degree with your interests.
In the final semester of your study, you have the option to gain practical experience by taking the elective course 250320 Work Integrated Learning in Health Sciences.
Further study
Consider furthering your expertise and impact in health science with postgraduate opportunities such as:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science
- Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health
- Master of Health Science
- Master of Public Health
Embark on a journey at Massey University where education meets innovation, preparing you to make a lasting difference in health care.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Admission to Massey
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification (most specialisations), outside of university admission regulations.
Entry requirements differ among BHlthSc majors; if you want to change majors, you must submit a new admission application.
Entry to the Mental Health and Addiction specialisation is by selected entry (please see the specialisation page).
English language requirements
To study this qualification you must meet Massey's English language competency requirements.
Prior learning, credit and exemptions
For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:
- review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
- contact us through the Get advice button on this page.
English language skills
If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.
Official regulations
To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.
You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates.
Returning students
For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.
In some cases the qualification or specialisation you enrolled in may no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these qualifications go to the Massey University Calendar.
Please contact us through the Enquire button on this page if you have any questions.
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa is a leading New Zealand university, world-renowned for unique practical qualifications, ground-breaking research, and online courses.
Each year over 5,000 international students from more than 100 countries find a warm welcome at Massey. We are ranked in the top 250 universities in the world by QS World Rankings and have a well-established reputation for academic leadership, research excellence and innovative teaching.