Christchurch,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Promotion) in Christchurch New Zealand | Ara Institute of Canterbury
Ara Institute of Canterbury
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Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
26,000
(c. USD15,121.34)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Discover how to recommend and encourage physical activity and lifestyle adjustments for disease treatment and prevention.
Over three years, you'll explore theoretical concepts, participate in hands-on training, and gain experience through placements in Health Promotion. The curriculum focuses on fostering health and wellness.
Graduates will be equipped to guide individuals toward healthier decisions, backed by modifications in physical, social, and economic settings.
This specialization offers diverse career paths in health and fitness sectors. Potential roles include physical activity specialist for schools or specific groups, corporate wellness advisor, health promotion officer, or pursuing advanced education.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
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, Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.
* NZQA approved subjects
IELTS - Academic score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5
SPEAKING – 5.5; READING - 5.5; WRITING - 5.5; LISTENING – 5.5
TOEFL (pBT) - Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE)
TOEFL (iBT) - Score of 60 or higher (with a writing score of 18)
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations - B2 First, or B2 First for schools, or C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill
Pearson Test of English - PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42
Tuition
NZD
26,000