Bachelor of Data Science - Population Health Data Science in Christchurch New Zealand | University of Canterbury

University of Canterbury | Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD 38,981
(c. USD22,655.52)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Population Health Data Science examines connections between environmental factors and human wellbeing by analyzing data to identify trends and develop health interventions.
This involves geographic visualization of urban air quality metrics, tracking disease spread in metropolitan regions, and analyzing traffic collision statistics.
There's growing global demand for data science professionals in this field due to widespread skill gaps. A Population Health Data Science education combines health science knowledge with advanced data analysis techniques.
As environmental and economic shifts impact worldwide health, expertise from this program addresses increasing public health concerns and ecological hazards.
Potential career options include: public health analyst, policy intelligence specialist, healthcare data expert, emergency management consultant


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

An official academic transcript.High school Transcripts.
IELTS - Academic with an average score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
TOEFL iBT - Total minimum score of 80,
TOEFL PBT- With a minimum score of 550 and TWE with a minimum score of 4.5.
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) required.

Tuition NZD 38,981

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