Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHealSc) Majoring in Pacific and Global Health

Summary

Health systems in the future will see more initiatives in the community.

New health roles will be developed to deliver these initiatives and help individuals negotiate the jigsaw of health services available. Public health approaches will become increasingly important to address the broad health issues facing us in the future.

This career-focused qualification concentrates on the skills required to work with people and communities to promote health and ensure they access and receive the most appropriate care.

Navigate changing global health systems

As our world becomes more interconnected, new challenges are impacting the health and well-being of our communities.

These challenges include:

Populations and people living for longer, and often with multiple long-term conditions and disabilities

Limited health resources and greater demand for services

Environmental and social change and their effects on health

With these challenges comes an increasing need to develop innovative approaches to health care.

The Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHealSc) is a three-year degree for those who want to be an integral part of these new healthcare approaches, with the opportunity to major (specialise) in four different areas.

Learn in an immersive environment

Meet and learn first-hand from community and global health leaders

Learn by participating in various Pacific cultural practices

Gain an understanding of holistic approaches to health and well-being

Gain global strategies and perspectives on health and well-being, and use these to serve Pacific families and communities

Celebrate and encourage diversity and inclusion in the learning environment

Specifically, you will learn:

How to effectively engage with Pacific peoples and our communities to develop and create positive solutions within the context of health care and its provision at a population level

Historical, social, and cultural contexts to Pacific peoples and our health, as well as strategies for developing solutions that have a positive impact on the health and well-being of Pacific peoples

How to apply Pacific belief systems, values, principles, and ethical approaches related to health

How health challenges are approached in a global context in a variety of developed and developing countries

How to develop meaningful and impactful solutions for addressing global health challenges that affect communities in developing countries

Career opportunities

As a graduate majoring in Pacific and Global Health, you will have a strong holistic and global perspective of health and well-being, with the skills and knowledge necessary to serve the needs of Pacific people and communities in New Zealand and across the Pacific region.

In a time of globalisation, changing societies, and climate change, you will have the knowledge and skills to support Pacific and mainstream solutions to improving health.

Note: July commencement may be possible, although the duration of the qualification may be longer, or paper selection may be limited.