Bachelor of Health Sciences BHSc

University of Auckland

New Zealand, Auckland

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University of Auckland

New Zealand , Auckland

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Credit point

360 Points

Campuses

Grafton

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines2-Mar-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 40,780 / year

Next Intake 2-Mar-2026

Bachelor of Health Sciences BHSc

About

If you have a broad interest in public health, and especially if you're passionate about addressing social problems, then our Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) is a great place to start your journey.

Our unique programme builds multidisciplinary understanding of health and healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand - blending deep insights into the biological, social, cultural, and behavioural dimensions of health and illness.

Programme highlights:

Great prospects for employment in the public, private or community non-profit sector
A pathway into undergraduate clinical programmes in Medicine and Pharmacy
A work placement experience with a health employer in your final year of study
Insights into social, cultural, environmental, behavioural, and biological understandings of wellness and ill-health
Opportunities for overseas study, internships and experiential learning

Disciplines

Medical and Health Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Secondary school qualifications

If you're joining us from secondary school, here's what you need to enter the programme.

You need to have one of the following:

International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum total score of 24.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level. You must have completed a minimum of three A-Level subjects.
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). You must have completed a minimum of three A-level subjects.

GCE ‘A’ Level requirements apply to ‘A’ Level qualifications examined by bodies such as AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, CCEA and Pearson Education Limited taken outside of New Zealand.

Minimum grade, subject and other requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place. Your CIE/GCE A level score is calculated on the best three academic subjects and General Studies cannot be included.

Qualification

IB International Baccalaureate Diploma

Score required

33

+

Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.5

No bands less than 6.0.

See alternative English language requirements
Qualification

GCE A Level/CIE General Certificate of Education Advanced Level

Score required

ABB

+

Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.5

No bands less than 6.0.

See alternative English language requirements

Tertiary qualifications

If you've studied at a tertiary institution, here's what you need to enter the programme.

You can transfer from another tertiary institution if you meet these requirements.

You need to have the following:

One year successful bachelor-degree level study at a recognised university (or similar institution) overseas.

See information about prior tertiary study requirements

Minimum grade requirements

These are the likely grades required, but they do not guarantee entry. Applicants may require higher grades to gain entry to this programme.

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent
Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.5

No bands less than 6.0.

See alternative English language requirements

Other pathways to study

You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:

Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation programme.
If you have an offer of place from us that is conditional on meeting English language requirements, you may be considered for English Pathway courses from the English Language Academy (ELA)

You can gain entry to the BHSc if you complete the Certificate in Foundation Studies at Academic Colleges Group (ACG) with an overall score of 270 or higher in four subjects, including one science subject.
You can gain entry to the BHSc if you complete the Auckland Foundation Year at Taylors College (Auckland) with an overall score of 310 or higher, including one science subject.

Career

Where could this programme take you?

Employers in both the public and private sectors seek our graduates. Our BHSc opens up a range of exciting career opportunities in the health and social sectors, including the roles listed below.

Jobs related to this programme

Policy analyst
Health services manager
Health promoter
Health researcher
Health services consultant
Business development manager
Health economist
Community addictions counsellor

Student story

After being pulled towards two potential career paths, Huma was delighted to find she could pursue both at the University of Auckland.

Student career planning service

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

Postgraduate study options
The School of Population Health offers a range of postgraduate courses that are available.

We advise that the University of Auckland is not involved in the employment of graduates and can make no guarantee of post-qualification registration or employment in New Zealand or any other country.