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Victoria University of Wellington

Wellington , Wellington ,New Zealand

Bachelor of Health – BHlth

Follow your passion for improving people's health and wellbeing and make a real difference in the community with a Bachelor of Health from Victoria University of Wellington.

The Bachelor of Health is a three-year undergraduate degree that gives you expertise in health services, health policy and strategy, social health and population health in New Zealand and beyond. It will prepare you for a rewarding career contributing to the promotion of good health and wellbeing in our communities.

A feature of this degree is that it's cross-disciplinary, meaning you'll be encouraged to study and work with subject areas outside health.

Design your degree around your interests—choose from our wide range of courses and do a minor or major in another subject, or choose a conjoint degree and pursue two degrees at the same time.

Study through a range of blended learning opportunities—combining online digital media with classroom teaching, followed by a research project or internship in your final year.

With a growing population, New Zealand healthcare services need a range of skilled people from health promoters and policy analysts to health data management experts and health advisers.

Whatever your choice of major, you’ll develop an in-depth understanding of the field you’re passionate about, laying the groundwork for many possible careers or further postgraduate study.

5 available majors
Choose major

Health Informatics
Health Promotion
Health Psychology
Health Software Development
Population Health, Policy and Service Delivery

Campus Information

Kelburn campus

Kelburn campus is the heart of the first-year experience—get access to student support, admin offices, the Central Library and five Faculties.

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July
  • Nov

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call From Institution
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
5 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Wellington Careers and Employment

Get connected with employers and the community and prepare for your future employment. Develop your skills and experiences through our programmes and launch your career with confidence.

CV checks
Get your CV checked at a drop-in session.

Talk to someone
Make an appointment for one-to-one guidance with a careers consultant.

Network with employers
Explore your career possibilities and network with potential employers at our expos and other upcoming events.

Employers
Engage with us to build your organisation’s profile on campus and connect with our talented students and graduates.

Graduate recruitment
We host a number of graduate recruitment events throughout the year, where you can meet potential employers and find out about jobs and internships.

PSW Opportunity

  • During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
  • After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
  • After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Achievement of the International Baccalaureate Diploma
OR
All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) minimum 75% overall
OR
India School Certificate (ISC) minimum 75% overall
OR
Successful completion of the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies Programme
 
IELTS (Academic)
 
Overall band of 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5
 
TOEFL (iBT)
 
A score of 80 on the internet-based test
 
Pearson Test of English (Academic)
 
A score of 50 with a ‘Communicative’ score of not less than 42
 
C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE))
 
A score of 169 or higher, with each skill score no less than 162
 
C2 Proficiency (formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE))
 
A score of 169 or higher, with each skill score no less than 162
 
New Zealand Certificates in English Language (NZCEL)
 
NZCEL Level 4 (Academic)
 
Victoria University of Wellington English Proficiency Programme (EPP)
 
A minimum of three ratings of 4 and one rating of 3
 
English New Zealand's Accredited Pathway Assessment
 
English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 2 (with no skill lower than Level 1)