Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHealSc)
Course details
About the course
This career-focused degree will give you the skills needed to help address the global challenges impacting the health and wellbeing of our communities.Through classroom and hands-on learning, you’ll gain expertise in topics such as health services, health policy, social health, hauora Māori, community health and wellbeing, disability, and population health, and learn how to develop innovative and proactive approaches to challenging and complex health needs.You can choose to specialise in four different areas.Which major is right for you?Community Health CareWork alongside people living in the community to support their health and wellbeing.Māori HealthConnecting with whānau aspirations for hauora.Pacific and Global HealthServing communities, creating solutions, impacting change.Public HealthMake a difference through collective action for a healthier world and Aotearoa.Please note: The Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHealSc) is different to Health Sciences First Year (HSFY). If you are intending to apply for one of the Health Sciences professional programmes based on your performance in your first year of study, you need to enrol in the Health Sciences First Year course.
About the provider
The University of Otago, New Zealand’s first university, was founded in 1869 and offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with a strong emphasis on research and academic excellence. Ranked in the top 1% of universities globally and 2nd in New Zealand, it is also 214th worldwide according to QS rankings. Recognised as the top university in New Zealand for student academic performance by the Tertiary Education Commission, 96% of its graduates either enter the workforce or pursue further study shortly after graduation.
Located in Dunedin, a vibrant student city where students make up 20% of the population, the University benefits from a unique atmosphere. Dunedin, on the south-eastern coast of New Zealand’s South Island, is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes, featuring Victorian and Edwardian architecture, picturesque hills, and wildlife reserves.
The University’s campus is ranked the 5th most beautiful in the world by THE Student Voice, enhancing the educational experience. The Otago region offers diverse scenery and is close to popular destinations such as Queenstown. New Zealand is rated the 1st most beautiful country by Rough Guides 2024, is renowned for its natural beauty, Māori heritage, and multicultural society, providing a friendly, inclusive environment for students and residents.