AUT - Bachelor of Health Science: degree outline
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Bachelor of Health Science: degree outline
This degree is ideal for students who want to work in the health sector in a health professional role. You can study the degree without a major (standard pathway) or specialise in: applied mental health, health promotion, oral health, paramedicine, podiatry; or psychology. Or you can choose one of our clinical health science degrees: midwifery, nursing, occupational therapy; or physiotherapy.
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Quick facts
Programe code:
BHSc, standard pathway: AK3680
BHSc in oral health: AK3113
BHSc in podiatry: AK3713
All other BHSc majors: AK3680
Level: 7
Points: 360
Duration: 3 years full time / 6 years part time
Venue: North Shore Campus (some programmes or papers may be taken at the Manukau and City Campuses)
Start date: 27 February 2012 and 16 July 2012
AUT encourages early application. This qualification will remain open until all places have been filled. Programmes open for semester two enrolment are subject to change.
Admission and entry requirements
Additional entry requirements
- Must be capable of meeting Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act requirements
- Police clearance
- Oral health major
Preferred subjects at Level 3: English, biology and physical education - Paramedicine major
NCEA: 14 credits at Level 3 in at least one subject from biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics and 14 credits at Level 2 in English
CIE: English and one of the subjects from biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and/or health or physical education - Podiatry major
There are limited places. Generally students with the highest level of academic achievement are selected
Minimum of 56 Level 3 credits in 3 approved subjects
180 points on the UCAS tariff, Full A Levels preferred
Your Bachelor of Health Science study options
You can choose to study the degree without a health major:
Or you can choose to major in one of the following specialised areas:
Or you can choose one of our clinical degree areas:
Double Major
You can complete the BHSc in 2 major areas of study, such as applied mental health and psychology, or health promotion and psychology. Having 2 majors to your bow makes you a versatile graduate.
Additional majors or minors
Students undertaking the Bachelor of Health Science may choose a second major either from those available within their degree (double major) or from the list of additional majors available from outside their degree. Minors are also available in these subjects. The availability of additional majors and minors will depend on timetabling and subject restrictions, and in some cases, choosing an additional major or minor may require students to undertake extra points to complete their degree.
Structure
Below is a summary only. For a comprehensive overview of this qualification, please refer to the Academic calendar.
Year 1
The first semester offers you an in-depth understanding of general health care and provides you an interdisciplinary learning experience alongside other health science students.
Papers (core or compulsory)
555101 Psychology and Lifespan Development
555201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
555301 Knowledge, Enquiry and Communication
555401 Health and Environment OR 555339 Māori Health, Development and Environment
Years 2 and 3
Papers in semester two and the following years of study will depend on your choice of major/degree or desired papers if taking the BHSc standard pathway. See the BHSc major/degree pages for an outline of each qualification.
Industry placements and clinical education
Some of our degree majors and specialisations provide you industry placements or clinical placements which are taken after the first year of your degree.
Industry and clinical placements expose you to different types of organisations, providing you valuable hands on experience. It is also a critical part of your study time at AUT as it allows you to complete the necessary hours to apply for registration once you graduate.
Other courses you may be interested in
Bachelor of Business & Bachelor of Health Science (psychology) conjoint degree
Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Addictions
Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Health Science
Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management
Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy Studies