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Public Health focuses on understanding and enhancing human health and wellness, particularly through promoting population health and safeguarding against risks like disease patterns, health data analysis, and program assessment.
Develop a solid grounding in health sciences with specialized expertise in public health, covering its societal influence and ethical considerations.
Experience real-world health program implementation through a final-year internship opportunity.
Upon graduating, you'll achieve the public health and health promotion competencies recognized in Aotearoa New Zealand (as endorsed by the Health Promotion Forum of New Zealand - R≈´nanga Whakapiki Ake i te Hauora o Aotearoa).
This program equips you with essential skills for careers in public health or community development, preparing you to collaborate effectively in diverse professional teams.
Potential career options include: public health consultant, healthcare administration roles, positions in Māori and Pasifika health services, or health research analyst.