University
University of OtagoBachelor of Health Sciences (BHealSc)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Duration
3 years
Next start date
Expected Mar 2027
Campus
Dunedin Campus
Summary
This career-focused degree will give you the skills needed to help address the global challenges impacting the health and wellbeing of our communities.
Through classroom and hands-on learning, you'll gain expertise in topics such as health services, health policy, social health, hauora Māori, community health and wellbeing, disability, and population health, and learn how to develop innovative and proactive approaches to challenging and complex health needs.
You can choose to specialise in four different areas.
Which major is right for you?- Community Health Care Work alongside people living in the community to support their health and wellbeing.
- Māori Health Connecting with whānau aspirations for hauora.
- Pacific and Global Health Serving communities, creating solutions, impacting change.
- Public Health Make a difference through collective action for a healthier world and Aotearoa.
Please note: The Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHealSc) is different to Health Sciences First Year (HSFY). If you are intending to apply for one of the Health Sciences professional programmes based on your performance in your first year of study, you need to enrol in the Health Sciences First Year course.
Entry criteria
General entry requirementsA university entrance qualification is essential for admission to the University of Otago for all types of programmes. You must also be at least 16 years of age by the first day of classes in your period of study and meet English language requirements.
Domestic studentsYou need to have met the New Zealand University Entrance standard, based on your achievement in secondary school or other prior study. Learn about the different categories for achieving University Entrance and what information you may need to provide with your application.
International studentsCheck recognised entry qualifications by country, and find out what documents you need to provide for a successful application.
English language requirementsAll students must be proficient in the use of English. If your first language is not English, there are several ways you may provide evidence of English proficiency, including through prior secondary or tertiary study, internationally recognised English language tests, and foundation language programmes.
The level of English proficiency required for undergraduate study is equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no individual band below 5.5.
For details about what is accepted as evidence of English proficiency, please refer to:
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