Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours)

Summary

Study health science at an advanced level and enhance your career opportunities.

Programme overview

This programme provides the opportunity for high-quality health science graduates to study at an advanced level, and to enable you to graduate with enhanced analytical and research skills.

It provides a deeper understanding of the epistemological underpinning of population health.

On completion of the honours degree, you should be prepared for doctoral study or if you choose to proceed into the health workforce, be prepared to meet the increasing demand for graduates able to meet the health sector’s research and policy development needs.

Programme structure

120 points

Supervised research dissertation in an aspect of population health (60 points)

Two core courses in theoretical concepts of health and health services research methods (30 points)

A selection of advanced courses in population health, health informatics, health management and Maori health (30 points)

Must be completed within one year of full-time study

Where could this programme take you?

With their analysis and research skills, graduates will be equipped for a career in health services or for further postgraduate study, including doctoral study.

Further study options

• Master of Health Sciences
• Master of Public Health
• Doctor of Philosophy