Bachelor of Health (BHealth)

Program Available At Hamilton Campus

The Bachelor of Health (BHealth) offers students who are passionate about health and wellbeing a multidisciplinary program of study that will help them to become innovative leaders who can contribute to changes in systems and practices to support equitable outcomes for individuals and their communities.

In recognizing the importance of preventative and holistic approaches to health, we need a workforce with knowledge of health service quality and equity that is built on a foundation of cultural competency, multidisciplinary knowledge, interpersonal and collaborative skills, applied biomedical skills, critical thinking, and regional and community engagement. This qualification has been specifically developed to address the growing demand for a workforce that can contribute across the health sector as this industry diversifies into roles with local governments, iwi (Indigenous communities), community groups, private enterprises, and individuals and families. The BHealth is underpinned by the concept of Hauora* in practice and incorporates Biomedical Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physiology); Epidemiology; Bioethics; Health Communication and Community Approaches; M?ori, Pacific and Indigenous perspectives and practice; Psychology, Sociology, Policy; and Statistics, all of which allows students to explore the diverse aspects of health and wellbeing in applied and theoretical settings.