Bachelor of Health

The University of Waikato

The Bachelor of Health (BHealth) and Certificate in Health and Wellbeing, are the first qualifications in New Zealand to combine multiple disciplines in a programme that will help graduates find employment in the health sector, and improve the current health system.The Bachelor of Health 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 populations, community groups, private enterprise, individuals and families. In recognising 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. 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 Māori, 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.

• Biomedical Sciences
• Health Promotion

Division of Health