Bachelor of Health
Course details
About the course
Learn how to improve the wellbeing of individuals and communities, while engaging with the health sector and its related fields.
With many subjects to explore, you will deepen your understanding of health and wellbeing to strengthen equity and examine global health challenges. Our subjects are developed to equip you with the specialist knowledge and skills to build a career in health.
Course Subjects
- HLTH101 Introduction to Health Studies
- HLTH105 Communication for Practice
- HLTH106 Te Wero - Māori Health Issues and Opportunities
- HLTH 203 Epidemiology
- HLTH302 Evidence in Health
- HLTH321 Health Internship
- Exercise and Sport Nutrition
- Health Science
- Māori and Indigenous Health
- Mental Health and Addiction
- Health Education
- Physical Activity and Wellbeing
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Accounting
- Animation
- Anthropology
- Art History and Theory
- Astronomy
- Biochemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Business Analytics
- Business and Sustainability
- Chemical Formulation Design
- Chemistry
- Chinese
- Cinema Studies
- Cinematic Arts
- Classics
- Community Music
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Cultural Studies
- Digital Humanities
- Digital Product Design
- Economics
- Education
- English
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Science
- European and European Union Studies
- Finance
- French
- Game Arts
- Game Development
- Gender and Sexuality Studies
- Geography
- Geology
- German
- Graphic Design
- Health Research
- Health Studies
- History
- Human Resource Management
- Human Services
- Indigenous Narrative
- Industrial Product Design
- Information Systems
- Innovation
- International Business
- Japanese
- Linguistics
- Māori and Indigenous Studies
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Media and Communication
- Music
- Nutrition
- Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Pacific Studies
- Performance Data Analysis
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science and International Relations
- Population Health Data Science
- Professional and Community Engagement
- Russian
- Screen Sound
- Screenwriting
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sport Coaching
- Sport Management
- Sport Studies
- Statistics
- Strength and Conditioning
- Taxation
- Te Ao Hākinakina
- Te Reo Māori
- Tourism Marketing and Management
- Writing
- Youth and Community Leadership
Entry requirements
To enrol in the degree, you will need:
- University Entrance (or equivalent). UC offers transition programmes for those who need help meeting these requirements.
- If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Undergraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Bachelor of Health or use the admission requirements checker.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Recommended preparation
This degree is open to anyone with entry to UC, and no previous experience is required.
A passion for healthcare, advocating for others, and promoting healthy lifestyles will really support you in your study. A good standard of spoken and written English is also important.
About the provider
At the University of Canterbury you will get to enjoy the very best a university has to offer 'a world class learning environment, a vibrant campus and a great student lifestyle that's packed with opportunities.
You will gain hands-on experience in courses led by academics who are actively engaged in research and who are experts in their fields. The culture promotes active learning, where the vibrant community allows you to be who you are and do what you love. UC's picturesque campus with modern teaching and research facilities is set in the heart of a city that has become a magnet for growth and innovation. Further afield lies a region packed with outdoor adventure, from the mountains to the sea.