23 Bachelor's degrees in Public Health in New Zealand

Public Health is the study of human health and wellbeing, specifically in how we promote health within populations and protect them from risks. The Public Health course is offered at University of Canterbury.

Follow your interest for improving people's health and wellbeing and make a difference in the community with a Bachelor of Health in Health Promotion from Victoria University of Wellington.

This Medical Laboratory Science course from Auckland University of Technology prepares you for a career in this exciting field.

This Health Science (Physiotherapy) from Auckland University of Technology offers one of the largest physiotherapy programmes in the Southern Hemisphere. Our physiotherapy graduates are recognised throughout the world for their knowledge and leadership in healthcare.

This Health Sciences - Individual Pathway course from Auckland University of Technology will develop the skills for a wide range of health careers.

This Public and Environmental Health degree from Auckland University of Technology will prepare yourself for a career where you can really make a difference.

This Health Science (Nursing) course from Auckland University of Technology focuses on interprofessional practice and care, just like it is in the workplace. 

Through the Health Science - Paramedicine course from Auckland University of Technology you'll learn from staff who are intensive care paramedics, emergency nurses, defence force medics, midwives, medical specialists and emergency management specialists.

The Health Science (Podiatry) course from Auckland University of Technology focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of common conditions affecting the lower limb and foot. After successfully completing AUT's podiatry degree, you can apply to register as a podiatrist in New Zealand and overseas.

This Health Science (Midwifery) course from Auckland University of Technology prepares you for a successful and rewarding career as a midwife, either as a hospital midwife or a lead maternity carer (a self-employed case loading midwife).

The Health Science (Oral Health) course from Auckland University of Technology graduates provide oral health assessment, diagnosis, management, treatment and preventive care for patients within the oral health therapy scope of practice.

The Health, Sport and Human Performance programme at the University of Waikato is a three-year, full-time course delivered in a public study mode. This degree provides a comprehensive foundation in the dynamic sport and leisure industry, focusing on physical and mental wellbeing through various specialised disciplines.

The Bachelor of Nursing Pacific programme's goal from Wellington Institute of Technology is to support you to become a competent and confident registered nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

The Public Health programme at the University of Otago is a three-year Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHealSc) degree. Available for full-time study on the Dunedin campus, this course explores the social and environmental forces shaping global wellbeing. Students can also choose to study this subject as a minor.

With the Nursing programme from Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki you gain the necessary knowledge base, practical skills and attitudes to work safely, effectively and productively with clients within a healthcare setting. 

Gain a qualification that integrates the knowledge and skills necessary for practice as a paramedic, while already working or volunteering in ambulance services and holding an Authority to Practice at EMT or above, with this Health Science (Paramedic) (For Working or Volunteering Paramedics) from Wellington Institute of Technology.

The Healthy Active Living programme at the University of Waikato is a three-year, full-time bachelor degree delivered in a public study mode. This course focuses on improving community wellbeing through physical activity. Students gain essential skills in health promotion and sport science at the Hamilton or Tauranga campuses.

The Drugs and Human Health programme at the University of Otago is a three-year, full-time undergraduate major within the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences. Students explore drug discovery, toxicology, and human biology on the Dunedin campus. This degree provides a deep understanding of how medicines interact with the body.

The Health Promotion programme at the University of Waikato is a public Bachelor degree designed to improve community health outcomes. This undergraduate course focuses on reducing health inequities through multidisciplinary study. Students engage in full-time learning to master the art of working with diverse populations.

The Community Health Care programme at the University of Otago is a three-year undergraduate degree focused on enhancing wellbeing across diverse populations. Available for full-time study in Dunedin, this major combines human biology with social sciences to prepare students for impactful roles within the health system.