Bachelor of Health

University of Canterbury

New Zealand, Christchurch

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University of Canterbury

New Zealand , Christchurch

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines25-Feb-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 41,975 / year

Next Intake 25-Feb-2026

Bachelor of Health

About

Introduction

Learn how to improve the wellbeing of individuals and communities, while engaging with the health sector and its related fields.

With many subjects to explore, you will deepen your understanding of health and wellbeing to strengthen equity and examine global health challenges. Our subjects are developed to equip you with the specialist knowledge and skills to build a career in health.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.

Recommended preparation

This degree is open to anyone with entry to UC, and no previous experience is required.

A passion for healthcare, advocating for others, and promoting healthy lifestyles will really support you in your study. A good standard of spoken and written English is also important.

Career

Career ready

Complete an internship in the health sector in your third year of study.
Gain the skills and knowledge to apply for certifications and accreditations for roles in the health sector such as Associate Registered Nutritionist (those with an Exercise and Sport Nutrition major), Drug and Alcohol Practitioners' Association Aotearoa New Zealand (DAPAANZ) (those with a Mental Health and Addiction major) and more.
Learn the necessary skills to improve health and wellbeing through disease prevention, health promotion, and health service planning, delivery, and evaluation.
Graduates work in throughout the health and wellbeing sector, in local and central government, aged residential care, policy, schools, Public National Health Service, Sport sector, local government, Health New Zealand regionally and nationally, NGOs, health promotion agencies, Māori health providers, and more.

Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.