Overview

The Health Science (Honours) degree from Auckland University of Technology 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.

What you study:

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:

Standard pathway courses

Psychology pathway courses

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Professional Practice

Practice Reality

Specialist Readings

Leadership and Management

Pacific Health Research and Design

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-31 00:00:00 , International

More details

International students: We recommend applying at least three months before the start of the programme to have the best chance of securing a place in your preferred programme.

Domestic students: Apply well before the semester starts to have the best chance of securing a place in your preferred programme.

Language

English

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80

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

North Shore, New Zealand

Disciplines

Public Health Health Sciences View 24 other Bachelors in Public Health in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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50

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6

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Other requirements

General 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

Interview may be required

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

45300 NZD / year

≈ 45300 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10630 NZD / year

≈ 10630 NZD / year

Additional Details

National: $11,851.60 (for 120 points)
International: $46,521.60 (for 120 points)
Part-time students will pay a proportion of this amount.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Health Science (Honours).

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Overview

What you study:

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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