Individual pathway - Bachelor of Health Science
Develop the skills for a wide range of health careers. Study an individual pathway in the Bachelor of Health Science and tailor the degree to your interests and career goals.
Many careers in today’s health sector require skills from both health and other disciplines. These roles – which don’t always involve direct contact with patients – include health education, management, information and planning, and health advocacy.
By studying an individual pathway in the Bachelor of Health Science you'll be well-prepared for this wide range of health careers.
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This is part of the Bachelor of Health Science.
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You can choose to study the Bachelor of Health Science without choosing a major, following an individual pathway. This is a great way to tailor the degree to your interests and prepare yourself for a wide range of non-clinical careers.
As part of your degree you can include one or two minors from subjects across AUT, or develop skills in subjects like medical interpreting and translation, health administration or health advocacy.
Year 1
Semester 1 courses
- 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 (15 points)
In the first semester all students study the same four courses (HEAL504, HEAL505, HEAL506 and HEAL507) to help you develop an in-depth understanding of general healthcare, learning alongside other health science students. You can study these four courses at the North Campus, South Campus or online.
Instead of the course HEAL507 Health and Environment you can also study MAOH501 Hauora Māori and Environment, but do note that this is an on-campus course at the AUT North or South Campus and you’ll have to attend your classes in person.
Semester 2 courses
- HEAL610 Methods of Research and Enquiry (15 points)
- HPRM604 Health Promotion (15 points)* OR an elective course
- Plus choose 2 optional courses at level 5 or 6
*If you don't complete the course HPRM604 in Semester 2, you need to complete MAOH701 in Year 3, Semester 1
Year 2
Semester 1 courses
- Choose three elective or minor courses
- Plus choose one optional course
Semester 2 courses
- Choose four elective or minor courses
Year 3
Semester 1 courses
- HLAW701 Health Law and Policy (15 points)
- MAOH701 Māori Health Promotion (15 points) OR an elective course**
- Plus choose:
- One elective or minor course; and
- One optional course
**If you've already completed the course HPRM604 in Semester 2
Semester 2 courses
- HEAL707 Special Topic (30 points)***
- HEAL708 Professional Practice and Ethics
- Plus choose one elective level 7 course
*** You can also complete two approved alternative level 7 courses
Include a minor in your degree
We recommend that you include a minor as part of your degree. You can choose from a range of minors across AUT - from education, business and health promotion, to history, New Zealand Sign Language and human resource management. Your minor will be listed on your academic transcript when you graduate. Alternatively, we can help you choose individual elective courses.
Year 1
Semester 1 courses (starting in July)
- 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 (15 points)
In the first semester all students study the same four courses (HEAL504, HEAL505, HEAL506 and HEAL507) to help you develop an in-depth understanding of general healthcare, learning alongside other health science students. You can study these four courses at the North Campus, South Campus or online.
Instead of the course HEAL507 Health and Environment you can also study MAOH501 Hauora Māori and Environment, but do note that this is an on-campus course at the AUT City Campus and you’ll have to attend your classes in person.
Semester 2 courses (starting in February)
- HEAL610 Methods of Research and Enquiry (15 points)
- Plus choose:
- One elective or minor course (at level 5 or 6); and
- Two optional courses (at level 5 or 6)
Year 2
Semester 1 courses (starting in July)
- HPRM604 Health Promotion (15 points)* OR an elective course
- Plus choose:
- Two elective or minor courses; and
- One optional course
*If you don't complete the course HPRM604 in Semester 2, you need to complete MAOH701 in Year 3, Semester 1
Semester 2 courses (starting in February)
- Select four elective or minor courses
Year 3
Semester 1 courses (starting in July)
- HEAL708 Professional Practice and Ethics (15 points)
- MAOH701 Māori Health Promotion (15 points) OR an elective course**
- Plus choose:
- One elective or minor course; and
- One optional course
**If you have already completed the course HPRM604 in Year 2, Semester 1
Semester 2 courses (starting in February)
- HEAL707 Special Topic (30 points)***
- HLAW701 Health Law and Policy (15 points)
- Plus choose one elective or minor course (at level 7)
*** You can also complete two approved alternative level 7 courses
Include a minor in your degree
We recommend that you include a minor as part of your degree. You can choose from a range of minors across AUT - from education, business and health promotion, to history, New Zealand Sign Language and human resource management. Your minor will be listed on your academic transcript when you graduate. Alternatively, we can help you choose individual elective courses.
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- Education and research
- Government departments and non-governmental organisations
- Health administration and management
- Health advocacy
- Human resources
- Information technology
- Sales and marketing
- Support work
Other undergraduate study options
Majors in this degree
- Case Management
- Counselling
- Health Management
- Paramedicine
- Perioperative Practice
- Psychology
- Public and Environmental Health
Other health science degrees
Postgraduate study options
- Flexible - tailor your degree to your interests and career goal
- Prepares you for a career in the healthcare sector, insurance and pharmaceutical industries, health education or support work
- Offered at the North and South Campus
- Part-time study options available
- Two intakes a year: start in Feb or July
- Supportive, caring and empathetic
- Adaptable and patient
- A good communicator
- Interested in health
- Well organised
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