Psychology Major - Bachelor of Health Science

Study the Psychology major in the Bachelor of Health Science degree and gain a broad understanding of psychological research and theory, and related ethical and legal issues.

Psychology is a broad and exciting discipline that covers a range of approaches to studying and understanding behaviour. Explore how people interact with the environment and each other, and how personal, biological, social and environmental factors influence behaviour. You develop research and critical thinking skills, and learn to integrate and present information from diverse perspectives.

AUT psychology graduates are sought after because of their understanding of scientific research, and key interpersonal and interviewing skills.

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This is part of the Bachelor of Health Science.

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Year 1

Semester 1 courses

You develop an in-depth understanding of general healthcare, learning alongside other health science students.

Semester 2 courses

Plus one elective course. Elective courses need to be approved by your programme leader.


*This course is available for a Certificate of Proficiency Application

Year 2

Courses you study

Plus one elective course. Elective courses need to be approved by your programme leader.


*This course is available for a Certificate of Proficiency Application

Year 3

You learn to think ethically and critically in the context of professional psychology practice. You should choose psychology courses relevant to your future career prospects. You develop advanced research skills and learn to apply these in the field of your choice.

Courses you study

And four psychology elective courses  chosen  from the following list:

And two other elective courses approved by your programme leader

  • Government, health and social services roles
  • Customer service
  • Human resources
  • Management development programmes.
  • Marketing
  • Policy analysis and development
  • Psychologist*
  • Social research

*Registration as a professional psychologist requires postgraduate study. AUT offers a pathway to registration as a counselling psychologist.

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Key features
  • Can open up a wide range of career options
  • Combine this major with the Public and Environmental Health major, a minor or a Bachelor of Business
  • Offered at the North Campus
  • Part-time study options available
  • Two intakes a year: start in Feb or July
See yourself as
  • Interested in human behaviour
  • Interested in research
  • Able to relate to a range of people
  • Patient, adaptable and observant

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