Dunedin Campus, Dunedin, New Zealand

QS World University Rankings

184
QS Stars

5+

Degree Other
Study Level Bachelors
Study Mode On Campus
Duration 36 months
Scholarships Yes
Start date Mar

The three-year Bachelor of Health Sciences degree is designed for those who want to work in health in the areas of public health, Māori health, Pacific health, in roles such as case managers or care co-ordinators in the healthcare system. This degree addresses the growing need for public health approaches as we face important health challenges such as an ageing population, increases in chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, limited health resources, and environmental change and its effects on health. The focus of this degree is providing students with the skills to work with patients and communities to promote health, access health-related information, and ensure patients are accessing and receiving the most appropriate care for their conditions.

About University

COVID-19 Information: The COVID-19 situation is rapidly evolving, and we recommend that all students considering Otago visit the dedicated website for the latest information otago.ac.nz/coronavirus. If you have any questions that are not answered on our COVID-19 page, or questions about your individual circumstances, please contact AskOtago. Founded in 1869, Otago is New Zealand’s first University.In the 150 years since, Otago has prided itself on being a research-led University with an international reputation for excellence. It is ranked 184 in the 2020/21 QS World University Rankings and in the top 100 in 15 subject areas.It first received a Five Stars Plus QS Stars University rating in 2016.Most undergraduate and postgraduate study takes place on the Dunedin campus, but the University also has Schools of Medicine and Health Sciences in Wellington and Christchurch, which are home to many leading medical researchers.Otago offers more than 200 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across four divisions:Health Sciences Sciences Humanities Otago School of BusinessIt also offers a Summer School, Study Abroad and Distance Learning programmes.