Auckland,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Auckland New Zealand | University of Auckland
University of Auckland
|
Auckland New Zealand
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
39,211
(c. USD22,724.54)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Bachelor of Health Science (BHSc) offers a comprehensive exploration of health, healthcare systems, and services within New Zealand. This program emphasizes population health, examining how socio-economic conditions and behavioral patterns influence health outcomes and service delivery. Students gain thorough insights into government roles in shaping health policies, the workings of healthcare financing, and the biological and societal roots of health challenges in communities. First-year students have the opportunity to apply for admission to clinical programs in Medicine or Pharmacy. The BHSc can also be pursued as a combined degree, complementing studies in Advanced Science, Arts, Commerce, Design, Global Studies, Law, Nursing, or Science with specialized health knowledge. Graduates find opportunities in non-clinical healthcare sectors, with demand across public, private, and nonprofit organizations. After the first year, students may transition into Medicine, Nursing, or Pharmacy programs, or pursue advanced studies in public health, health sciences, or health administration. Combining this degree with Arts, Commerce, Nursing, Law, or Science broadens professional prospects. Please note: The University of Auckland does not participate in graduate hiring and cannot ensure professional registration or job placement in New Zealand or internationally.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Secondary school qualifications
You need to have one of the following:
- International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum total score of 24.
- General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level. You must have completed a minimum of three A-Level subjects.
GCE ‘A’ Level requirements apply to ‘A’ Level qualifications examined by bodies such as AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, CCEA and Pearson Education Limited taken outside of New Zealand.
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). You must have completed a minimum of three A-level subjects.
IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 and no bands below 5.5; Internet based TOEFL (iBT): Overall score of 80 and a written score of 21; Paper-based TOEFL: Overall score of 60 and a writing score of 21; Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE), Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE): Overall score of 169 and no bands below 162; Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP): Grade of C-; Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Overall score of 50 and no PTE Communicative score below 42; Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 80.
Tuition
NZD
39,211