Bachelor of Health Science
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
Study health sciences with us and we'll help you develop the skills to meet the changing needs of global healthcare. AUT is New Zealand's largest and most diverse health education provider.
Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements
If you have New Zealand qualifications
All majors:
- University Entrance or equivalent
- Must be capable of meeting Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children’s Act 2014 requirements, including police clearance
Counselling:
- Interview may be required.
Paramedicine:
- Hold a valid driver’s licence
- Preference will be given to applicants with one subject from Art History, Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, Media Studies, Social Studies, Te Reo Māori or Te Reo Rangatira, and one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Physics, Science, Calculus, Mathematics, Statistics
- Applicants with English as a second or other language who have not completed at least three years of secondary schooling in NZ will be required to meet IELTS requirements.
Indicative rank score
Paramedicine, Perioperative Practice:
This major is in high demand. The indicative rank scores below are a guide – they don't guarantee entry. Calculate your rank score
- **NCEA:**210
- CAIE: 280
- IB: 29
High achievement early admission
Paramedicine, Perioperative Practice:
If you're a high-achieving student, you may receive a provisional offer of place before your Year 13 results are released. A provisional offer is subject to meeting:
- University Entrance requirements
- The indicative rank score for your major
- Any other programme-specific requirements
To be considered, you'll need to have achieved one of the following in Year 12:
- **NCEA:**Level 2 endorsed with Excellence
- CIE: An A grade in three subjects at AS level
- **IB:**A predicted score in your Principal's Predicted Score Report that meets the indicative rank score for your major
If you have qualifications from another country
See entry requirements for students from other countries. Select your country from the dropdown menu.
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The clinical health science degrees have separate entry requirements - for details refer to Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Oral Health, Physiotherapy or Podiatry.
Useful New Zealand school subjects
Biology, Chemistry, Health, Physical Education, Psychology, Science, Art History, Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, Media Studies, Social Studies, Statistics, Te Reo Māori, Te Reo Rangatira
English language requirements
- Paramedicine, Perioperative Practice: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.5 or higher.
- Other majors: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent.
The clinical health science degrees have separate English language requirements - for details refer to Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Oral Health, Physiotherapy or Podiatry.
*This course is not available to international students.