Bachelor of Health Science - Individual pathway

Summary

Study health sciences with us and we'll help you develop the skills to meet the changing needs of global healthcare. AUT is New Zealand's largest and most diverse health education provider.

Our population is growing and we’re living longer, increasing the need for dedicated and inspirational healthcare graduates. AUT's health sciences degree is developed with input from district health boards and leading health organisations. You can specialise in a specific health discipline or become a health professional in a non-clinical role.

Tailor the degree to your interests - study an individual pathway in the Bachelor of Health Science

You can choose to study the Bachelor of Health Science without choosing a major, following an individual pathway. This is a great way to tailor the degree to your interests and prepare yourself for a wide range of non-clinical careers.

Develop the skills for a wide range of health careers. Study an individual pathway in the Bachelor of Health Science and tailor the degree to your interests and career goals.

Many careers in today’s health sector require skills from both health and other disciplines. These roles – which don’t always involve direct contact with patients – include health education, management, information and planning, and health advocacy.

By studying an individual pathway in the Bachelor of Health Science you'll be well-prepared for this wide range of health careers.

Career opportunities:

• Education and research
• Government departments and non-governmental organisations
• Health administration and management
• Health advocacy
• Human resources
• Information technology
• Sales and marketing
• Support work

Key features

• Flexible - tailor your degree to your interests and career goal
• Prepares you for a career in the healthcare sector, insurance and pharmaceutical industries, health education or support work
• Offered at the North and South Campus