Case Management Major - Bachelor of Health Science
Study the Case Management major in the Bachelor of Health Science degree and gain the skills for non-clinical case management roles, working with clinicians, clients and families to develop and oversee a plan of care.
Ageing populations and more people living with long-term conditions mean there’s a need for a co-ordinated approach to healthcare. Currently there aren’t enough health professionals with the skills to support such an approach. The Case Management major addresses this need.
Applying to study health sciences from 2022
From 2022 all offers of place for undergraduate health science degrees will be made into the Bachelor of Health Science without a major.
This is part of the Bachelor of Health Science.
Start date: 2022
- Download our Health Sciences programme guide [PDF, 2.6 MB]
You learn to carry out core management processes including assessments, planning, implementation, co-ordination and evaluation. You also learn to advocate for policies and environments that support quality rehabilitation.
Year 1
Semester 1 courses
You develop an in-depth understanding of general healthcare, learning alongside other health science students.
- HEAL504 Lifespan Development and Communication (15 points)
- HEAL505 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (15 points)
- HEAL506 Knowledge, Enquiry and Communication (15 points)
- HEAL507 Health and Environment (15 points) OR MAOH501 Hauora Māori and Environment (15 points)
Semester 2 courses
- HEAL502 Medical Terminology
- HEAL605 Advocacy & Dispute Resolution in Human & Health Services
- HEAL611 Principles of Wellness
Plus one elective course. Elective courses need to be approved by your programme leader
Year 2
You deepen your understanding of case management, and become familiar with research methods for the health sector.
Courses you study
- HEAL606 Long Term Conditions
- HEAL503 Health Records Management
- HEAL610 Methods of Research & Enquiry
- HEAL723 Health Coaching
Plus four electives which allows you to take an additional minor
Year 3
Courses you study
- HLAW701 Health Law and Policy
- HEAL708 Professional Practice & Ethics
- HEAL721 Case Management Practice
- HPRM702 Health Practice Co-operative
Plus one elective course. Elective courses need to be approved by your programme leader.
Workplace experience
At the heart of your final year is the Health Practice Co-operative course, 150 hours of workplace experience related to case management.
Te ara hauora Māori health courses
There’s a growing need for health professionals to work with Māori. That’s why you can include Māori health courses as part of your study and develop the skills to work more effectively with Māori, an essential skill in the diverse health sector in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Through these courses you gain access to Māori networks and become comfortable working with whānau and Māori communities. We encourage all students to include at least one Māori health course. You don’t need to know te reo to enrol in the Māori health courses.
- Case manager or care co-ordinator for ACC or Ministry of Social Development, Primary Health Organisations, district health boards, health insurers and non-governmental organisations
- Health promotion for people with an injury, illness or experiencing disability
- Central and local government roles related to planning and providing health services
- Independent health advocate, helping people navigate the health and social care system
- Research-related roles
Find out more about industry trends, job descriptions and what employers may be looking for.
Other undergraduate study options
- Counselling
- Health Management
- Midwifery
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Oral Health
- Paramedicine
- Perioperative Practice
- Physiotherapy
- Podiatry
- Psychology
- Public and Environmental Health
- Individual pathway (study the Bachelor of Health Science without a major)
Postgraduate study options
- Developed to address the needs of the health sector
- The only New Zealand university degree in case management
- Includes 150 hours of workplace experience
- Offered at the North Campus
- Part-time study options available
- Collaborative
- A skilled communicator
- Interested in supporting individuals and their families
- Passionate about helping people living with a long-term condition or experiencing disability
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.