Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)
Investigate and research a specific area of health science with the one-year Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) degree. Complete the standard pathway or specialise in psychology.
The Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) is aimed at high-achieving graduates of the Bachelor of Health Science. It’s a great way to make your CV stand out and can also serve as a fast track into doctoral study.
Potential honours students will be identified during the third year of their bachelor’s degree. At this point you'll be encouraged to gain the necessary entry requirements during your study. If you achieve these, you'll be eligible to enter the honours programme on completion of your bachelor’s degree.
Only psychology is offered in 2025.
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Minimum entry requirements
- Completed the Bachelor of Health Science with a B+ grade average or higher in level 7 courses in the selected subject area for this degree, or equivalent
International student entry requirements
Selection criteria
- Interview may be required
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent
The Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) includes courses and a research dissertation on a specific health science topic. Your individual course of study will be approved by the programme leader.
Choose from two pathways:
Psychology students can add two years’ postgraduate study to their honours degree to be eligible for registration.
Complete the following courses
- PSYC820 Introduction to Psychological Assessment (15 points)
- PSYC821 Introduction to Psychological Formulation and Diagnosis (15 points)
- PSYC822 Introduction to Psychological Interventions (15 points)
And choose two from*
- HEAL808 Quantitative Research II (15 points)
- HEAL810 Qualitative Research II (15 points)
- HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points)
- MAOH801 Māori Health Research Practice (15 points)
- PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
- PSYC808 Therapeutic Theories and Skills (15 points)
And complete a research project
- HEAL805 Honours Research Project (45 points)
*If you're planning to continue into the Master of Health Science in Psychology, we recommend you include PSYC808 and one of HEAL808, HEAL810 or HEAL811
Complete the following course
And choose one of
- HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
- HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points) (Only offered in Semester 2)
- HEAL815 Specialist Readings (15 points)
- HEAL816 Special Topic (15 points)
- HEAL817 Leadership and Management I (15 points)
- MAOH804 Te Hau o te Ora - Hauora Maori Development (15 points)
- MAOH805 Te Pu o te Ora - Maori Health Praxis (15 points)
And choose one of
- HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points)
- MAOH801 Māori Health Research Practice (15 points)
- PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
And choose one of
- HEAL808 Quantitative Research II (15 points)
- HEAL810 Qualitative Research II (15 points)
- Or another approved postgraduate health science course
And complete a research project
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Practice as a health professional in New Zealand is governed by legislation and a number of ‘Responsible Authorities’ (such as the NZ Psychologist Board, Physiotherapy Board and the Nursing Council who register practitioners). Overseas qualified health professionals who wish to practise in New Zealand should communicate directly with the relevant Responsible Authority. Qualifications recognised for professional registration at AUT are undergraduate; study at postgraduate level is not considered equivalent recognition for NZ Board certification.
Standard pathway
The standard pathway can prepare you for further study in:
Psychology pathway
The Psychology pathway can prepare you for further study in:
The apply by date is a guideline only. If there are more applications than places available, applications may close earlier than the date above. Applications received after this date may not be considered.
($10,028 tuition fees + $1,192 student services levy)
($43,600 tuition fees + $1,192 student services levy)
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- There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay.
- International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.
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