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Bachelor of Health Sciences
BHSc
The Bachelor of Health Sciences
is a three-year non-clinical
degree. As a graduate, you can
work as an effective member of
multidisciplinary teams in the
health workforce.
The Ministry of Health workforce development
overview (2006) projected significant gaps
in non-regulated workforce. The BHSc aims
to fill this gap and also provide a pathway to
postgraduate study and research in health
sciences and associated subjects.
The BHSc introduces students to important
health issues in New Zealand and includes
core courses in health studies, Māori health,
human biology, statistics, health promotion,
and evidence-based health. For the remaining
points, students can take a single major, or for
some majors, a double major.
If you complete the Public Health major, you
will be able to meet the generic public health
competencies and the health promotion
competencies for New Zealand.
Some majors will offer the opportunity for
practical placement and skills development
in health-related workplaces. While not a
springboard to medical study, the Bachelor of
Health Sciences at UC will equip students to
understand and work within the many
non-clinical areas of health care.
The BHSc requires a total of 360 points made up
as follows:
• 135 points must be from compulsory courses,
• at least 90 points must be from one subject
major,
• remaining points may be taken from any other
degree offered at UC,
• at least 225 of the total points must be for
courses above 100-level,
• at least 90 of the total points must be for
courses at 300-level.
Courses will cover topics such as population
health, Māori health, health services,
contemporary health issues and areas relating
to and impacting on health. Students will
develop understanding and be able to evaluate
quantitative, qualitative and Kaupapa Māori
information and evidence related to health
Bachelor of Health Sciences – Majoring in Public Health
Year 3
HLTH
201
Year 2
HLTH
101
Year 1
HLTH
301
Compulsory
courses
HLTH
202
HLTH
106
and well-being. The majority of courses will be
taught by researchers from the School of Health
Sciences hosted at UC.
Specialist courses will also cover determinants
of health, health inequalities, health
interventions, health methodologies and
the evidence in health care for health sector
decision making.
For the full degree requirements see the
Regulations for the BHSc at
www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
Major subjects
Major
courses
HLTH
312
MAOR
270
BIOL
116
Majors
Environmental Health
Health Education
Māori and Indigenous Health
Physical Activity Promotion
Psychology
Public Health
Society and Policy
Combinations of these majors can be completed
as double majors.
Entry requirements
HLTH
213
STAT
101
Other courses from Health
Sciences or other degrees
Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points (or more).
Please note: some majors have different requirements. For all major requirements and more information go to
www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses/undergrad/bhsc.shtml.
Entry to a BHSc degree is open to all students
with University Entrance. For some majors, a
background in biology and mathematics with
statistics is recommended.
GEOG
322
HLTH
214
HLTH
110
300
Level
200
Level
100
Level
Further study
200
Level
200
Level
100
Level
Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the degree,
there are a wide range of postgraduate study
options for students. These may include:
• Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences
• Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family
Psychology
• Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences
• Postgraduate Diploma in Science
• Master of Arts
• Master of Counselling
• Master of Health Sciences
• Master of Science
• Doctor of Philosophy
More information
School of Health Sciences
T: +64 3 364 2987 ext 8691
E: healthsciences@canterbury.ac.nz
www.health.canterbury.ac.nz
200
Level
100
Level
100
Level
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